There are so many good choices, and you've not mentioned anything about what you goals are for mounting (so a follow up on that could help alot).
However.... here are some good considerations:
[1] Burris Signature rings - very nice and easy to get right. Insert options will also be a plus. You have several base options here too, so that will depend on what attribute you want out of this mount. Depending on which mounting system you want in these, they may be hard to find. Can be pricey.
[2] Burris Xtreme Bases (Picatinny/Weaver style) and XTR rings. Very soild and tactical looking. Great reputation. Great Value.
[3] Talley Lightweight one-piece alloy. Very strong and hold zero (at least will do so in .308). Eliminates bast to ring errors and connection. Easy to mount. May need lapping. Very cost effective.
Most Low mounts should work with the Model 12 Classic barrel contour and the 40mm objective of the Bushnell Elite. You may find that some combinations work best at achieving the lowest mount possible. Realize that you barrel flexes quite a bit on firing and that you need to insure that the flexing does not interfere with your scope mounted.
I've had all of these and can't say any of them are a bad choice. .308 caliber is not a hard rifle on scope mounts, so you don't need something in the class of a mag or heavy duty recoil capability. Make sure that if 800+ yard shooting is in the picture that you consider getting a 20moa base adjustment or equiv. shim(s).
PS - make sure they are properly installed!
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