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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: jrebel on April 27, 2017, 12:13:20 PM

Title: School me on mounting a scope for LRH set up
Post by: jrebel on April 27, 2017, 12:13:20 PM: I am setting up a rifle like I have never done before. In my research, I have noticed scope bases that have 20 moa slants that give you more adjustment in your scope. I have never used one so as I set up my rifle, I was wondering if it was needed.

Rifle: Savage Stealth 6.5 creedmoor (comes with a one piece EGW scope base)
Scope: Likely a Nightforce SHV 5-20x56.

Should I upgrade the base to something with a 20 MOA taper?

What rings would you reccomend?

My hunting range will be limited to 500-600 yards, but it would be fun to shoot beyond that at the range.

Thanks for any input.
Title: Re: School me on mounting a scope for LRH set up
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 27, 2017, 12:44:16 PM: If using the SHV and only shooting 5-600 yards I don't think you would need tapered bases, the scope has 80 moa adj. :dunno:
Title: Re: School me on mounting a scope for LRH set up
Post by: jrebel on April 27, 2017, 01:34:35 PM: Quote from: elkaholic123 on April 27, 2017, 12:44:16 PM
If using the SHV and only shooting 5-600 yards I don't think you would need tapered bases, the scope has 80 moa adj. :dunno:

That was my thought too.....I guess I can always upgrade later if necessary. Just trying to get it set up right the first go round. Not very knowledgeable about dialing my scopes as I have always used the hold over method to 400 yards.
Title: Re: School me on mounting a scope for LRH set up
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 27, 2017, 01:40:22 PM: I am running the SHV on my 300 WM model 70 and really like it👍
Title: Re: School me on mounting a scope for LRH set up
Post by: jrebel on April 27, 2017, 02:36:57 PM: Quote from: elkaholic123 on April 27, 2017, 01:40:22 PM
I am running the SHV on my 300 WM model 70 and really like it👍

Excellent news. I am buying mine tomorrow from another member on here. Super excited to get it mounted and start shooting this beast.
Title: Re: School me on mounting a scope for LRH set up
Post by: high country on May 05, 2017, 01:47:32 PM: It's worth calling Andy @ hawkins and asking him if he's got the rings for that. His one piece are similar to talley but way overbuilt and come with 25moa cant built in.

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Title: Re: School me on mounting a scope for LRH set up
Post by: high country on May 05, 2017, 01:49:04 PM: He has them for pic mounts too.

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