Rifle Scopes Leupold M3A - scope base ??

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Does the 10x40 Leupold M3A require a zero-cant flat scope base? Was told it won't zero at 100 yards with a 20-MOA base due to the scope's built-in cant?

 

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drum13 said:

Does the 10x40 Leupold M3A require a zero-cant flat scope base? Was told it won't zero at 100 yards with a 20-MOA base due to the scope's built-in cant?

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The NSN numbered base from badger that was on the M24 circa early 2000's when I had one was a 0 cant. If you need one I have one that I'm selling.

 

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Sounds like I might need one but its for a shorty .308 (700 LTR)
Don't think it'll fit.

 

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Does the 10x40 Leupold M3A require a zero-cant flat scope base? Was told it won't zero at 100 yards with a 20-MOA base due to the scope's built-in cant?

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Correct. The M3A needs a zero-cant base. I have one and I learned the hard way with a 20 MOA base.

 

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Thank you - very much.
Saved me lots of time.
On the lookout for a zero-cant base now.

 

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Hello,

Would you explain why the M3A requires a zero cant base. thanks