Post by: mountainman on June 11, 2013, 02:15:25 PM
Post by: rbros on June 11, 2013, 02:43:30 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 11, 2013, 04:15:59 PM
Post by: high country on June 11, 2013, 05:25:58 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on June 11, 2013, 06:38:11 PM
Post by: rbros on June 11, 2013, 07:14:02 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on June 11, 2013, 07:41:32 PM
I know many here on HW are serious as I am to the long range shooting gig. Just curious as to what others here shoot on top of their long range guns for optics, rings and bases? how do you rig your 1000 yard and farther guns?? I run Vortex Razors and PST's, Nightforce scopes, Warne or Nightforce for the bases, all at 20 moa, and Vortex or Nightforce rings. Even post some photos of your favorite rigs!
Sweet!!! I wish I had a long range rig like the two in your pics!!! But I'm tagging this could be a good one.
Post by: Antlershed on June 11, 2013, 07:52:33 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 11, 2013, 08:05:13 PM
How do you like Vortex? Do they offer custom turrets. Would love a NF for my new long range gun but not sure if I can justify the $ to the loan officer ( wife). :chuckle: Was thinking of the Vortex pst, a Leopold VX3LR or possibly a Leopold built buy Greybull Precission. Right now mines just sporting a Burris I pulled off another rifle to get trigger time. Also what do you gain by going to 20 moa bases over standard.
Yep, always a good idea to get the blessing first!
Yes, love the Vortex line. The PST can be had with custom turrets, and several reticle options! Sturdy scope with amazing warranty and service. By going 20 moa (or 40 moa as Rbros), you are in effect tilting the scope so as too be able to use more of your scopes adjustment with, say, a 100 yard zero. if your scope has, say, 100 minutes of adjusment top to bottom, but your adjustment for a 100 yard zero puts the adjustment dead center..that woul only leave you with 50 minutes of adjustment, not enough for longer shooting. Hope this explains it as simply as I could?
Post by: mountainman on June 11, 2013, 08:18:09 PM
Yup.....still have the build sheet for it in the files. Glad you are having fun with it.
Yep, and thanks!
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on June 11, 2013, 08:21:15 PM
-Steve
Post by: b23 on June 12, 2013, 07:54:26 AM
Post by: rbros on June 12, 2013, 08:14:22 AM
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Post by: TheHunt on June 12, 2013, 09:58:15 AM
Post by: mountainman on June 12, 2013, 10:06:00 AM
Post by: Nape.257 on June 12, 2013, 11:29:22 AM
Ken Farrell Scope Base 30moa
Night Force Scope Ring's
338Edge
Post by: coop2424 on June 12, 2013, 11:49:22 AM
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Post by: mountainman on June 12, 2013, 01:05:40 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on June 12, 2013, 05:36:29 PM
. Thats good to hear on the Vortex turrets.That makes sense for having more adjustment in the scope by going to the MOA bases. Does using the MOA bases have any affect on your cheek weld. I notice a lot of your guy's setups have adjustable stocks for that.I just finished this build and went with a non adjustable stock from McMillan ..How do you like Vortex? Do they offer custom turrets. Would love a NF for my new long range gun but not sure if I can justify the $ to the loan officer ( wife). :chuckle: Was thinking of the Vortex pst, a Leopold VX3LR or possibly a Leopold built buy Greybull Precission. Right now mines just sporting a Burris I pulled off another rifle to get trigger time. Also what do you gain by going to 20 moa bases over standard.
Yep, always a good idea to get the blessing first!
Yes, love the Vortex line. The PST can be had with custom turrets, and several reticle options! Sturdy scope with amazing warranty and service. By going 20 moa (or 40 moa as Rbros), you are in effect tilting the scope so as too be able to use more of your scopes adjustment with, say, a 100 yard zero. if your scope has, say, 100 minutes of adjusment top to bottom, but your adjustment for a 100 yard zero puts the adjustment dead center..that woul only leave you with 50 minutes of adjustment, not enough for longer shooting. Hope this explains it as simply as I could?
Post by: mountainman on June 12, 2013, 06:39:19 PM
Post by: acnewman55 on June 14, 2013, 02:20:27 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 14, 2013, 07:20:52 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 14, 2013, 07:22:40 PM
Vortex viper 6.5x20x50 30mm with badger ordinance scope rings and 20moa base. The scope is on the bottom of the spectrum in cost but for the price I could not be happier. I would like to upgrade to the viper pst with zero stop in the future but for now this is working great.
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Sweet! :tup:
Post by: mountainman on June 14, 2013, 07:23:51 PM
Post by: TheHunt on June 14, 2013, 08:14:20 PM
Can some one explain that for me?
Post by: mountainman on June 14, 2013, 09:41:56 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 14, 2013, 09:51:58 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on June 15, 2013, 07:12:33 AM
Or as close to it. That way you have the full adjustment range for the long shot. Many variables, like stated above including how much adjustment your scope has. Most of mine have 125 MOA built into them. Most have quite a bit less. How much MOA does the Vortex have?
Post by: Alan K on June 15, 2013, 07:22:05 AM
Some will mount Scopes on their " long range" guns with this limited adjustment in MOA scope, set them in standard bases. They are truly limiting themselves and their rifles by so little dial up ....
When I first started dabbling in this, I was one of the self limiters . . . :chuckle: I can only get dialed up to I think 810 or so before I'm topped out. One of these days I'll bite the bullet again and get a new set-up. Torn between .300 RUM and one of the .338 calibers. . . I really like the thought of Bergers 300 gr. bullet for the .338! Also love Vortex optics, that Razor HD look AWESOME! One of these days when I have 4k to spare I might pull the trigger . . . :'(
Post by: bearpaw on June 15, 2013, 07:28:12 AM
Post by: mountainman on June 15, 2013, 07:37:23 AM
Or as close to it. That way you have the full adjustment range for the long shot. Many variables, like stated above including how much adjustment your scope has. Most of mine have 125 MOA built into them. Most have quite a bit less. How much MOA does the Vortex have?
125 MOA..
Post by: TheHunt on June 15, 2013, 09:50:27 AM
Can anyone comment on that?
They seem to be similar in price...
Post by: mountainman on June 15, 2013, 10:10:37 AM
Post by: TheHunt on June 15, 2013, 01:31:34 PM
I like the 35mm tube diameter for sure.
Post by: mountainman on June 15, 2013, 01:48:42 PM
Post by: coop2424 on June 15, 2013, 02:02:30 PM
Lifetime transferable with Vortex. So, you can buy it, give it to a buddy, he can run over it with his truck, send it in and get a free scope. Cant beat that! I take it one step further.. you buy from my shop, you bring the damaged scope to me and I will hand you a new scope on the spot. :-) thats how much I stand behind their product
That is the main reason I am in the process of changing most of my optics to vortex!
Post by: huntandjeep on June 15, 2013, 02:16:27 PM
Lifetime transferable with Vortex. So, you can buy it, give it to a buddy, he can run over it with his truck, send it in and get a free scope. Cant beat that! I take it one step further.. you buy from my shop, you bring the damaged scope to me and I will hand you a new scope on the spot. :-) thats how much I stand behind their product. Man that's a great warranty might have to come see you when the time comes.
Post by: mountainman on June 15, 2013, 10:00:50 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on June 15, 2013, 10:11:28 PM
That right there counts for a lot!
Post by: dscubame on June 15, 2013, 10:23:20 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 15, 2013, 10:27:38 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 15, 2013, 10:28:01 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 15, 2013, 10:30:10 PM
125 MOA is pretty great. My leupolds I think have 90 moa if I remember correctly on the vx3 LR's. Is the 125 only on the viper or which all models have 125 moa?Yes, the Razor has 125 MOA, the PST has 65 MOA
Post by: mountainman on June 15, 2013, 10:31:04 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 15, 2013, 10:35:26 PM
Post by: slm9s on June 15, 2013, 10:58:17 PM
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Post by: mountainman on June 15, 2013, 11:23:45 PM
Post by: liljozie495 on June 16, 2013, 12:21:51 AM
I take it one step further.. you buy from my shop, you bring the damaged scope to me and I will hand you a new scope on the spot. :-)
That right there counts for a lot!
wheres your shop and whats its name?
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on June 16, 2013, 07:51:46 AM
Post by: mountainman on June 16, 2013, 08:20:07 AM