Rifle Scopes Would i be able to reach 1000yds
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Re: Would i be able to reach 1000yds
You will need between 30 and 40 moa of UP. That is about 8-11 mils of UP. I would think you have that much although I'm not sure. Your manual should say. Also you can just click it up and find out for yourself (once you have zeroed it).
You will need between 30 and 40 moa of UP. That is about 8-11 mils of UP. I would think you have that much although I'm not sure. Your manual should say. Also you can just click it up and find out for yourself (once you have zeroed it).
Re: Would i be able to reach 1000yds
It is on a 20 moa base now and I have 15 mils left that I can go up.I am about to get another base and would like to get a flat one if possible. Most shooting will be done at 100 to 600 yds but occasionally will go to 800+
It is on a 20 moa base now and I have 15 mils left that I can go up.I am about to get another base and would like to get a flat one if possible. Most shooting will be done at 100 to 600 yds but occasionally will go to 800+
Re: Would i be able to reach 1000yds
You will, by my calculations, have about 34 MOA of up with a flat base. Whether this is enough UP to zero at 1000 yards I can't say. It is close to being enough. Me, I like at least 40.
If most of your shooting is short range, there is one slight advantage to having a flat base. The zero at 100 yards will be near the center of adjustment and most scopes have their best optical performance at or near the center of adjustment (equal amounts of UP and DOWN). It is a small thing really, but something to consider.
20 MOA base gives you LOTS of scope options, you never know what scope you are going to put on that rifle next and you know you have plent of UP. Who knows, maybe you will want to shoot out to 1200 yards some day! It has almost become a standard in tactical rifles to have 20 MOA canted base. But, you don't HAVE to do it that way. If you have enought UP to shoot out as far as you want, then you are ok with a flat base.
You will, by my calculations, have about 34 MOA of up with a flat base. Whether this is enough UP to zero at 1000 yards I can't say. It is close to being enough. Me, I like at least 40.
If most of your shooting is short range, there is one slight advantage to having a flat base. The zero at 100 yards will be near the center of adjustment and most scopes have their best optical performance at or near the center of adjustment (equal amounts of UP and DOWN). It is a small thing really, but something to consider.
20 MOA base gives you LOTS of scope options, you never know what scope you are going to put on that rifle next and you know you have plent of UP. Who knows, maybe you will want to shoot out to 1200 yards some day! It has almost become a standard in tactical rifles to have 20 MOA canted base. But, you don't HAVE to do it that way. If you have enought UP to shoot out as far as you want, then you are ok with a flat base.
Re: Would i be able to reach 1000yds
Have to agree why would you want a flat base when you already have a 20 moa?
Have to agree why would you want a flat base when you already have a 20 moa?
Re: Would i be able to reach 1000yds
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sniperaviator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
If most of your shooting is short range, there is one slight advantage to having a flat base. The zero at 100 yards will be near the center of adjustment and most scopes have their best optical performance at or near the center of adjustment (equal amounts of UP and DOWN). It is a small thing really, but something to consider.
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This is why I was considering the flat base. I went with the 20 MOA. Since I will be without a scope for a while, I might do some painting. I don't like the looks of the 5r.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sniperaviator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
If most of your shooting is short range, there is one slight advantage to having a flat base. The zero at 100 yards will be near the center of adjustment and most scopes have their best optical performance at or near the center of adjustment (equal amounts of UP and DOWN). It is a small thing really, but something to consider.
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This is why I was considering the flat base. I went with the 20 MOA. Since I will be without a scope for a while, I might do some painting. I don't like the looks of the 5r.
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