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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 337027" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p><strong>My budget for a scope is $1500.</strong> </p><p> </p><p>The NF NXS 3.5-15x50 fits perfectly in that budget if you dont count base and rings. For the money, no other scope will touch it. An EGW 20 MOA base will run you about $40 + shipping and Len is selling some good looking rings in the LRH Gear store for $75 (half the price of NF rings, but I'm not sure about the quality) I also found that having an anti-cant level is critical for LR shooting. all this will put you over $1600.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Also, not sure on how a scope with Mill dots or reticals works when you have turrets or MOA adjustments???? I see NF and other scopes that have reticals and MOA knobs???? How can you have both? I thought that with MOA, you had a fixed crosshair and you just turned to the distance needed. Used the crosshair and were good to go. How can you dial a scope for the distance and still need to use other yardage reticals?</strong> </p><p> </p><p>You can do both - dial up or hold on with an MOA reticle. The reticle comes in handy if you're pressed for time. It's very simple. Check your drop and dial it in or count the cross hatches and hold on that.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Oh, I just picked up the RUM today. Time to go break it in. Might be a little weird to shoot without a scope. It also may be a little cold to break it in today as well. Not sure how well the Tetra Kleen will hold up in cold temps. Maybe I'll wait for a warmer day. Been below zero for a few days. A little cold out. </strong></p><p> </p><p>It's been cold here in Montana too - are you in Montana? I would not be shooting in this subzero weather. It probably wont hurt anything, but extreme cold isn't good for steel and moving parts, etc. I haven't heard much about Tetra Kleen,but you want to make sure you have a good copper solvent for your barrel break-in. Boer Tech Eliminator is very good and I've heard KG-12 is maybe better. Wipout and Gunslick foam cleaner are also very good but you need to let them soak for up to 8 hours.</p><p> </p><p>Have fun with your new toy <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> gun)</p><p> </p><p>Mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 337027, member: 11717"] [B]My budget for a scope is $1500.[/B] The NF NXS 3.5-15x50 fits perfectly in that budget if you dont count base and rings. For the money, no other scope will touch it. An EGW 20 MOA base will run you about $40 + shipping and Len is selling some good looking rings in the LRH Gear store for $75 (half the price of NF rings, but I'm not sure about the quality) I also found that having an anti-cant level is critical for LR shooting. all this will put you over $1600. [B]Also, not sure on how a scope with Mill dots or reticals works when you have turrets or MOA adjustments???? I see NF and other scopes that have reticals and MOA knobs???? How can you have both? I thought that with MOA, you had a fixed crosshair and you just turned to the distance needed. Used the crosshair and were good to go. How can you dial a scope for the distance and still need to use other yardage reticals?[/B] You can do both - dial up or hold on with an MOA reticle. The reticle comes in handy if you're pressed for time. It's very simple. Check your drop and dial it in or count the cross hatches and hold on that. [B]Oh, I just picked up the RUM today. Time to go break it in. Might be a little weird to shoot without a scope. It also may be a little cold to break it in today as well. Not sure how well the Tetra Kleen will hold up in cold temps. Maybe I'll wait for a warmer day. Been below zero for a few days. A little cold out. [/B] It's been cold here in Montana too - are you in Montana? I would not be shooting in this subzero weather. It probably wont hurt anything, but extreme cold isn't good for steel and moving parts, etc. I haven't heard much about Tetra Kleen,but you want to make sure you have a good copper solvent for your barrel break-in. Boer Tech Eliminator is very good and I've heard KG-12 is maybe better. Wipout and Gunslick foam cleaner are also very good but you need to let them soak for up to 8 hours. Have fun with your new toy :) gun) Mark [/QUOTE]
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