I've never been a hunter & mostly shoot pistols but I've been wanting my first bolt action rifle more & more lately. Adding a scope to my AR recently sealed the deal for me. I ordered a Leupold VX-3i LRP 4.5-14x50 FFP scope & a Remington 700 R5 milspec 308 with a 24" barrel. Ideally I would like to be shooting it at 300-600 yards & maybe further if I get the skill. The only problem is the ranges that are really close top out at 100 yards & my buddy's property has 200 yards available so I will be shooting at that range also. My scope has a total of 110moa elevation adjustment. Should I mount a 20moa scope base or will a 0moa base a better idea? 55moa in both directions sounds like a lot to me but I'm not sure. The scope will be here soon & the rifle should be a few weeks so I haven't bought the base or rings yet.
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Originally posted by 257 roberts View PostI had a Remington 700 VLS in 308 Win. with a Leopold Varx III 3.5 x 10-40 that a used a tree stand gun and occasionally tried 500 yrd shooting....you have a nice setup"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" Patrick Henry
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Manatee Gun and Archery Range
1805 Logue Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251
They have a 1000 yard range. I used to shoot my Viper XL there when I could make the drive. It should be about 60 miles for you.
JohnI will not lay down.
I WILL, however, assume a prone firing position if necessary!
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Originally posted by onebigelf View PostManatee Gun and Archery Range
1805 Logue Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251
They have a 1000 yard range. I used to shoot my Viper XL there when I could make the drive. It should be about 60 miles for you.
John"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" Patrick Henry
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Originally posted by 257 roberts View PostI shot out to 500 yards...very humbling experience lol"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" Patrick Henry
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Got the FedEx notification that my rifle will be at my FFL tomorrow. I'm excited to get my scope mounted & get it sighted in this weekend. I'm planning on sighting it in a 100 yds."I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" Patrick Henry
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I know long range relationships are frowned upon but I'm going for it! I picked up the Remington 700 SS 5R Mil-Spec .308 last night & I could not be happier with the fit & finish. I will say that it was the dirtiest new gun that I have ever unboxed. Once I put my son to bed for the night I went straight to work mounting the scope. I used a LaRue Tactical LT113-S 0 MOA picatinny rail & LaRue Tactical LT719 VFZ scope rings to mount the Leupold VX-3i LRP 4.5-14x50 scope. I chose the VFZ option on the rings because I don't see the need to quickly detach the scope on this rifle. The Triad Tactical stock pad I ordered fits great after a few minutes of adjustment time & is very comfortable. I am super excited to get this bad girl out to the range this weekend. A bi-pod will be my next purchase...lots of ammo too.
"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" Patrick Henry
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