Do I need a 20 MOA scope base?

[ray1970]

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?

Thanks.

[Dinosdeuce]

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.

Dino

[ray1970]

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.

[Fentonite]

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.

[ray1970]

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.

Thanks.

[C Ward]

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

[Fentonite]

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.

Thanks.

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

[Madusa]

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.

[ray1970]

It's a 30mm scope. I just ordered a base and some rings. Thanks everyone.

[BPTactical]

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

I might know somebody.....