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Re: 20 deg base

You're right. I should probably mention my scope is a MKIV 4.5-16X50. Should have 50moa up and down.
 
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Yes you will be able to zero at 100 yards without a problem with that scope.
 
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Rob01 is correct. You'll get a zero at a 100 but the big advantage is you'll get out farther with scope adjustments rather than holds.
 
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I would trust what they say about that scope however this isnt always true with all scopes. I had a 20moa extendariser on my 308ar with a bushnell 3200 tactical on it. I was not able to zero at 100m with it. I was shy about 3 or 4 moa.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwild</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would trust what they say about that scope however this isnt always true with all scopes. I had a 20moa extendariser on my 308ar with a bushnell 3200 tactical on it. I was not able to zero at 100m with it. I was shy about 3 or 4 moa.</div></div>

Edited as the 3200 is not worth considering and has issues.:)
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwild</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would trust what they say about that scope however this isnt always true with all scopes. I had a 20moa extendariser on my 308ar with a bushnell 3200 tactical on it. I was not able to zero at 100m with it. I was shy about 3 or 4 moa.</div></div>

Never seen this to be the case, usually when this happens its because people put the base on backwards... any 308 and scope combination should zero at 100m with a 20MOA Cant.</div></div>


This does occasionally happen with the limited travel in the 3200 line. I had a savage that I couldn't get down to zero with a 20 moa base but on a rem 700 with the same scope I could, but just barely. Something about the <span style="text-decoration: line-through">36</span> 44 moa total travel makes it a gamble whether it will work for your rifle. Something to consider when making your scope purchase.
 
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Sounds like an issue, I will have edit my post then... I don't think I have seen a 3200, at least not that I know of.

With 36 MOA travel what do they expect to accomplish ?
 
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Sorry I glitched my memory. The 5-15 is what I ran on those rifles and it lists 50 moa but only had 44-45. I was thinking 40 and knew it was less, thats why I put 36. I'll adjust my post.

Also the 10x40 model has 80 adjustment and is still a nice entry model. I don't know which the other guy was running but that has been my experience. I still like them for 223 that doesnet need much adjustment range.

To the OP, yes you can retain a 100 yard zero with nearly every scope made for targt shooting.
 
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That certainly depends on the model.

The 3200 fixed 10 power scope has about 83MOA of adjustment.
Each of the models is a different creature just like any other manufacturers lineup.
 
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Then not zeroing at 100 sounds like a problem with the scope, because according to those numbers you should be able to zero with a 20MOA no problem... especially with a 308. Could be just a normal fuck up for that model, that screws people up...

But by definition with enough travel there should be no reason why not.
 
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It is strange. Yet on my new nightforce that has the same adjustment range (nxs 12-42x56mm) I wanted to go shoot it first before I bought another base. With a zero of 100m on a 0moa base my zero is at the 30moa mark which leave me with only another 15 moa to go up with. So I have a 20moa base coming which should give me the zero I want and to go as far as I care to try.