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    Default Do I need a 20 MOA scope base?

    So, I have a .308 that I plan on shooting from 100 to 600 yards with. Do I really need a scope base with built in elevation for those distances? Even if I don't need it, will it be a problem if I do use one?

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    At those distances, no you don't need a 20MOA base. Would it hurt no. would i get one yes. Long range shooting is adicting. After a while 600yds won't seem that far. Then you will be glad you have one.

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    I see they offer them in 15, 20, and 30 MOA. Wold 20 be the best all-around? I can just about guarantee you I would probably never shoot past about 1,000 yards.
    Last edited by ray1970; 12-26-2012 at 20:44.

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    I've got an extra you can have. I think you might need to come up with the screws though. PM me your address if you want it, I'll mail it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fentonite View Post
    I've got an extra you can have. I think you might need to come up with the screws though. PM me your address if you want it, I'll mail it.
    I appreciate the offer but by the time I rounded up screws I could probably just order myself a new mount and save some time in the long run.

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    If you don't have a base yet there is no reason not to get one with cant built in .

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    Quote Originally Posted by ray1970 View Post
    I appreciate the offer but by the time I rounded up screws I could probably just order myself a new mount and save some time in the long run.

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    You're probably right. But I agree with Dino, you really can't go wrong mounting on a 20 MOA base. Good luck!

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    I think a base with 20 moa is about the most you can use with a 1" scope. If you went to 30moa you might not be able to sight in at 100yds. Now if you have a 30mm scope you could probably get away with a 30-40moa base.
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    It's a 30mm scope. I just ordered a base and some rings. Thanks everyone.

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    Then your going to need it re crowned, bedded, a new trigger.

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