I have a Buckmasters 6-18 that I'd like to use on a rifle out to 800y. It claims 50MOA of internal adjustment with 1/8 minute clicks. I'm curious if a 20MOA base would be of benefit, or too much. Most of my time will be spent in the 100-550y range with this gun.
Rifle Scopes 20MOA base for scope with 50MOA adjustment?
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Ive owned 3 Nikon Buckmaster's all were 6-18's and not one tracked what so ever. Not all scopes track so with that scope in my experiance your going to have to hold for range.
Did you talk to Nikon about it? Seems strange as they generally get solid reviews. Did you try to get them repaired under warranty?
The first 2 I tested were used on rifles I held for range on so after testing tracking (or lack there of) I really didn't care. Then I decided to get into target shooting so I put the one on that had never been tested thinking I got a couple lemons with the first 2. It didnt track any better or worse so I did send it back, and it came back no diffrent. Thats when I started dooing research and found out tracking is not a given on a optic. Some do, some dont.
Alot of internet reviews are 100% worthless. For instance Im the worlds worst mechanic. I can change oil, and air up tires and thats about it. I can give a review on a starter for a 2011 chevy and say its the greatest starter of all time, but would you be wise to listen to me?
Barskas get good reviews, I found 1 where the guy took it out of the box (on video) and messed with it talking about how bad ass of a sniper scope it was. He grabbed the turret and spun it and talked about how it was the best turret ever. Nice and smooth not all jumpy like alot of other companies. His scope was obviously broke, but he didnt know enough to know it. Your best bet is to get on sites like snipers hide and read what folks have to say. BS gets called out here pretty quickly.
I'm not calling BS on you 
I picked up both scopes years ago for planned projects and they have sat around until now. I finally have one set to get out to the range soon, so we'll see how it goes. I was just curious if you had Nikon work on it (and if they were able to fix it). I hope mine track... They're both target dots so holding for range is gonna be a chore.
I picked up both scopes years ago for planned projects and they have sat around until now. I finally have one set to get out to the range soon, so we'll see how it goes. I was just curious if you had Nikon work on it (and if they were able to fix it). I hope mine track... They're both target dots so holding for range is gonna be a chore.I'm not calling BS on you
If both are still new in box you might consider selling both now before they become used scopes, and putting the 500 towards a new scope. If they are already used you mise well give it a try.
You have 25 moa of adjustment with that scope, effectively. If you are zeroed at 100 yds and it happens that that is smack in the middle of the scope, you will be able to shoot out past 700 yds as is.
If you add a 20 moa base, you'll be out over 1000 yds.
With the heavier 22 bullets.
If you add a 20 moa base, you'll be out over 1000 yds.
With the heavier 22 bullets.
Several years ago, I ran a 20 MOA base with a Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 scope. Despite having only a claimed 40 MOA of total internal travel (+/- 20 MOA), I could still get a proper 100yd zero because the mechanics of my setup apparently required several MOA of come-up from the bottom. It really comes down to the details of your particular combination of parts.
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