Couzer Report post Posted December 10, 2010 So Talking to a friend of mine briefly he told me that he heard that 20 moa bases are probably a good idea for the longer distances. Is anyone using a set-up like this, and were would be a good place to start? I understand that your glass is polished from the middle to the outside making the clearest point in the scope dead center and that is the reason behind the 20 moa bases. I bought a set of tally bases because they are nice and light weight, but may not use them because of this. I called tally and they also said 20 moa bases are the way to go and they do not make a set of the 20 moa. I know nightfocre does but they are around 150-to 200 for the bases. Any help would be apreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308Nut Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Acually, with 20, 30 and 40 MOA bases, it moves the inner tube away from the center at closer ranges and more center at longer ranges. The real purpose of the angled bases is to buy you more MOA worth of travel for longer ranges. When the scope is mounted level, you risk running out of adjustment for a long shot. With 20 MOA bases, you can adjust the scope 20 MOA further down for your zero to buy you an extra 20 MOA worth of adjustments. With a level base, MOA capabilities are wasted. If you want a high quality base for a reasonable price, look up Seekins Precision. They make awesome 1 piece bases for 100 bucks. It is money well spend. Dont skimp on the base. It is one of two CRITICAL links between your scope and rifle. For the record, I am a firm believer in 1 peice bases bedded to the action. Without those 2 things, the possibility for stress to exist on both the scope and action are very high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted December 10, 2010 Right on! I will check them out. It makes perfect sense now that you explained it. Thanks for the info. What rings would you recommend? I like the warens but they are heavy, any other sugestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted December 10, 2010 I have a 20 MOA base made by Ken Farrell. http://www.kenfarrell.com/index.html My scope is mounted with TPS rings and I really like them. http://www.tacticalprecision.com/ One thing to make sure of when buying the rail/ring combo, is to match the rail slot to the crossbolt on the ring mount. For example, picatinny rail gets a picatinny sized crossbolt, weaver rail gets a weaver sized crossbolt. BTW, if you like the TPS rings, I'm selling these... http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...c=17831&hl= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308Nut Report post Posted December 11, 2010 Right on! I will check them out. It makes perfect sense now that you explained it. Thanks for the info. What rings would you recommend? I like the warens but they are heavy, any other sugestions? They arent cheap but the nightforce ultralight rings are awesome. They are very light and very strong. The Seekins base is also very light and very strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted December 11, 2010 The only problem with nightforce is that they dont make it in a 1" ring. Kinda stinks but all thier stuff is 30mm, but I could just buy the base from them. stiff expensive but i'm sure its the best. I may have to do that. Where are you located at 308nut? might have to come talk to you!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308Nut Report post Posted December 11, 2010 The only problem with nightforce is that they dont make it in a 1" ring. Kinda stinks but all thier stuff is 30mm, but I could just buy the base from them. stiff expensive but i'm sure its the best. I may have to do that. Where are you located at 308nut? might have to come talk to you!!! Right in the heart of Anchorage. Come on up! Seekins also makes lighter weight rings. http://www.seekinsprecision.com/index_p.php?p=rings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
