Rifle Scopes 20 M.O.A. Rail

[FNARSHOOTER]

I am looking for a rail for my 700 . Stainless or Titanium weight really is not a issue. The action is stainless.I want the strongest mount I can get. It will get bedded .I am also thinking of going with #8 screws .Is it worth the effort? This rig is a 300 RUM so I am going for as much support/bulletproof system as I can.Would like 30mm rings to match. Murphy looks good but which one?
Scot

 

[Wrighty]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

Badger Ordinance is hard to beat.

 

[slg888]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

Go with Murphy's steel or Titanium rail, throw in a couple Badger rings and that you will have a "bulletproof" system IMO.

#6 screws are fine, but some guys feel better about #8's {Its mostly a mental thing}. Either size will work fine.

 

[Switchblade]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

If your 'smith is good the 8/40 screws are stronger and when he upgrades to them he will insure they are squarely aligned. Bedding the base helps to reduce the action of hard recoil shearing the screws as well

 

[Supersubes]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

You may consider the fact that some bases have a recoil lug built in, further reducing shear loads on the screws. The #8's may be overkill.

 

[cdmurphy]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

Hello Scot,

Personally, I would recommend the stainless base. The titanium isn't any stronger, just lighter. If weight isn't an issue, stainless will save you some money you can put towards better rings or glass. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

- Cameron

 

[Straight Shooter]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

There is only one strongest. It is found here. http://www.nearmfg.com/
I can get it for you or he sells direct. You will have it in 5 or 6 business days.

Here is a 30 MOA on my 338 Lapua Rem 700P. It came with the 8-40 screws and provisions for 5 screws. They are not needed though.

Night Force makes an okay budget minded rail. It's a little rough but it works.

 

[AUJohn]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

Any decent brand base is strong "enough".

Titanium is likey to be less "strong" than Stainless but lighter. The weight saving is not relevant as it's so little.

 

[19Scout77]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

Nothing wrong with Aluminum.

 

[Guest]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nothing wrong with Aluminum. </div></div>

Your 100% Correct,... light is right, if your humping it. Mine has #8 screws with a recoil lug an bedded, never been an issue.

 

[Denn1911]

Re: 20 M.O.A. Rail

Am I correct in saying that NEAR Mfg.'s rail is a standard 25 MOA? I am in the market for a scope rail also. After several recommendations, I was going to purchase a NightForce 20 MOA.