Osprey 10-40x50mm Riflescope, DPMS 308, Timney Trigger, CAA Monopod Review

Review of the Osprey 10-40x50mm Riflescope mounted on a DPMS LR308.

I purchased this scope as a temporary solution because I was on a budget and could not afford what I really wanted... a Nightforce 12-42x56mm scope. I didn't expect much in the way of performance, build quality or durability. I mean how could a $150 scope compare in any way, shape or form to a $1,300 scope? Add to that the horror stories I read about Osprey and I was a little concerned.

To my great surprise, my fears were not realized and in fact, I was very pleased and by how this scope performs. The only negative was the rings that were included. They were garbage in my experience -- the scope could not be zeroed because there was not enough windage adjustment to even come close. I tossed them aside and installed Leupold rings instead. Problem fixed. Bottom line is that this scope holds its zero, is very clear up until about 38x, then gets a little blurry (but is still very usable at 40x). It survived 700+ rounds of 308 ammo and is still going strong. For $150 (at the time of this video) it comes with an awful lot of features and it functions really well!

Someday I will get my Nightforce scope (and I'll review it as well), but until then... I am very happy with this Osprey scope!!!

The Osprey 10-40x56mm scope specs are:
• Huge 10-40X magnification
• Fully multi-coated optics for maximum light transmission
• 15 1/2" l.ength, weight 36 3/5 ozs.
• 30 mm tube
• 50 mm objective provides plenty of view
• F.O.V. @ 100 yds. is 9.8' at 10X, 2.7' at 40X
• 3-3 1/2" eye relief
• Side parallax adjustment
• 1/8" M.O.A. windage / elevation adjustment
• Lock-down finger-adjustable target turrets
• Illuminated glass-etched reticle with 11 brightness settings

While I was doing this review, I decided to include some other mods, which include: Timney AR-10 Drop-in trigger, CAA ARS Sharp Shooting Stock, Harris bi-pod and more.

For more information on the products seen in this video, go to:

DMPS
www.dpmsinc.com

Osprey Scopes
www.miniosprey.com

Timney Triggers
www.timneytriggers.com

Command arms Accessories
www.commandarms.com

Harris Bi-pods
www.harrisbipods.com

Enidine Hydraulic Recoil Buffer AR-10
They don't seem to have a website...
You need need to do a google search for a retailer

Magpul PMags
www.magpul.com

Hornady Ammunition
www.hornady.com

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Education

Tags:

• Osprey 10 40x50mm Riflescope
• DPMS 308
• Timney Trigger
• CAA Monopod Review

[scoobyjdmd]

What scope rings did you use? Height from picatinny rail to top of scope mount if possible?

thank you ahead of time!

[AmendmentNo2]

@scoobyjdmd - I use Leupold Mark 4 30mm Super High Rings #60750.

[clutchcrazy888]

As far as budget scopes go, did you consider any others before deciding on the Osprey? Also curious what stock you have on this rifle, magpul?

[AmendmentNo2]

@clutchcrazy888 - Sure, I looked at others like NCStar, but Osprey was the only one that had 1-40x56. The stock is from CAA.

[1bigmig2]

@AmendmentNo2 I bought this same scope after your review and am having a "freespin" problem on the turrets. For both side and top turrets, when I spin them, they appear to "freespin" with audible clicks for about 5 clicks at which point it feels like it "engages" and then is more difficult to turn. By difficult, I mean normal, compared to other scopes. Does (or did) yours do this? Your response would be appreciated.

[AmendmentNo2]

@1bigmig2 - I have never had any problems with te turrets at all, the scope functions pretty much like any other I have in that respect. Have you called the distributor where you got it from?

[2WHLFIX]

Great review

[GetMeThere1]

Really AWESOME accuracy from a battle rifle--no arguing that! Good vid!

[tsali1293]

I have the osprey 10x40x50 on my rem 700. I agree with you. Great value. I bought a 4x16x50 for my Ruger scout. Works great.

[clark2002jc]

excellent video. Seems like a good scope, just cheap rings.