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.

[islandermyk]

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.

Believe me.. I thought the same way, and the way you shoot/put'em groups together at a 100 yards... a thousand will be cake for you...


Get the 20 MOA you won't regret! With enough to hold over (depending with the reticle you got on your glass) you can probably stretch it to a mile

[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.

[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!

[C Ward]

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

[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.