New Scope Options

[taylorjones20]

Now that all of that is straightened out. Do you all think I am okay with the Weaver Scope, Base, and Rings? Or should I do some upgrading? At least the base and rings?

Just curious what everyones opinion is on weaver...

Thanks again for the help!

 

[ohiohunter]

If you are holding zero I wouldn't be concerned unless you either find a deal you can't pass up or you're trying to lighten your rig (or something to that extent).

 

[FEENIX]

Now that all of that is straightened out. Do you all think I am okay with the Weaver Scope, Base, and Rings? Or should I do some upgrading? At least the base and rings?

Just curious what everyones opinion is on weaver...

Thanks again for the help!

That's really up to you and your intended purpose. I personally considered the same scope for my .270 AI before finally going with Burris Veracity 4-20x50 FFP. With 20 MOA canted base, I have a total of ~55 MOA of up elevation once zeroed at 200 yards. I only needed 22.5 MOA at 1000 yards with 175 Matrix VLD at 2993 FPS, so I have plenty more to stretch her out.

 

[MudRunner2005]

Now that all of that is straightened out. Do you all think I am okay with the Weaver Scope, Base, and Rings? Or should I do some upgrading? At least the base and rings?

Just curious what everyones opinion is on weaver...

Thanks again for the help!

Upgrading to a picatinny rail and good rings is never a bad idea. I have them on every rifle I own, including my rimfires.

 

[taylorjones20]

This is the rail that I have - 20 MOA
Weaver Extended Multi Slot Bases 99485 Up To 38% OFF On Sale

These are rings that I have - low
Weaver Tactical Four Hole Picatinny Rings 99511 Up To 33% OFF On Sale

 

[ohiohunter]

In my shoes I say if its not broke don't fix it. You'll have plenty of opportunity to buy base and rings w/ your next rig. On the other hand if you have an itch that needs to be scratched surely someone will be glad to take your money, this all reflects back on the saying "buy once". I say remember this quote on the next trip, no use trying to fix what is already working..... that is if it is working.

By any chance do you have something burning in your pocket?

 

[Dgd6mm]

Shoot what you have and you will be fine.

 

[WildRose]

I currently have a weaver 20 MOA base. I will be upgrading base and rings as well.

Opinions on those as well are welcomed.

Then you shouldn't run out of elevation except with some of the cheapest of scopes.

I have a lot of different scopes and out of all of them my favorites are VX-6 Leupods with either TMOA or Boone and Crockett reticles. I have them in both 4-24x52 and 3-18x50 and both are more than adequate for shooting out to 1,000yds.

Eventually I'll probably sell off all of my other scopes and replace them with VX-6's.

 

[WildRose]

Berger VLD 140 Hunting

Yes I am sure it's a 20 MOA base.

I just looked at the Nosler Match Grade factory ammo and it shoots 2750 fps

There must be something off with the ballistics. What's a trusted program/app I can use to check my current results against?

Hornady's online calculator is very reliable.

Standard Ballistics Calculator - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

 

[Rick Richard]

Me too with VX6 and TMOA reticle. Looking forward to the new HD model also.