for 200 yards no
.308.wreckhog said:What caliber?
But will I be doing myself a diservice by using the 20MOA for max 200 yard range use?Colt 700 said:A one piece Steel base would be stronger. Take a look at Badger Ordinance, Nightforce or Iron Brigade Armory. For 200 yd. shooting you don't need the 20MOA built in, but if you ever get the chance to shoot farther, you will not be able to maximize the full travel of scope adjustments. MHO.
I appreciate the obcession and reading too many forums and opinions.aturi said:I was interested in this thread. I spent a few hours looking at forums dedicated to long range shooting and it seems to be the consensus that the extra 20 MOA will not hurt at shorter ranges. Forum posts are not always accurate but this was the overwhelming nature of what I read on various forums.
I just picked up a new scope with up to 36X magnifification for use at Calverton on a Remmy 700 in 308. I am looking at some of the issues you mentioned. I am pretty confident that I will go with a one piece steel rail (extra 20 MOA) and good rings. I am hopinig to get out of state for some longer range shooting. Right now I think Ken Farrell hardware all around (http://www.kenfarrell.com/0030MM-STD.html). Who knows, Badger may still win out.
I currently have cheap Vanguard rings (no rail) on a Leupold Mark 2 4-12 X 40. Rings are OK but I think rail and rings are the way to go. BTW that scope was a great buy. 1" inch tube but has suited me as well as a Mark 4 would have for my needs. The scope is a keeper.
Good luck.
Wow - old posts never die!aturi said:Please post what you eventually set up you eventually go with and tell us what you think. I hope you make the right decision for your needs. Funny thing is that most of us don't need the bells and whistles but we want to know that we have them. If you go with the additional 20 MOA and you see that it poses issues at short yardage please let us know. I'm going to see if I can find a momre definintive answer that is from a credible source.