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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 650295" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>This thread got sidetracked by the import issue. Now that that is over... If I were in the OPs shoes I think I would by a 20 MOA base and rings, a dedicated LR scope and a boresight collimator. There are plenty of decent scopes in the $400-500 range. I would stick to the basics and go with a mildot type reticle and turrets. Mil/mil or mil/MOA doesn't matter if you're starting out. </p><p></p><p>I would install the new base, rings and scope and run with that until the first moose hunt. Then I would install the boresight collimator, record my 100 yd zero, and switch scopes back to the 3-9X. </p><p></p><p>I've used an arbor type boresight collimator to change scopes several times. You have to change scopes without disturbing the collimator, so you need a good rifle vise and work area. When using a collimator this way, I can get within 1" of my previous 100 yd zero. You wouldn't have to confirm your zero for a moose hunt, but I would anyway. If you disturb the collimator and have to re-seat the arbor in the muzzle, you will end up being as much as 2-3" from your previous zero. </p><p></p><p>Also, I recommend you consider a Hawke Sidewinder 30 - very good glare performance and aberration correction. Much better than the Vortex Vipers in this regard. Sidewinder scopes also have low return rates and solid turret mechanical design.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 650295, member: 34084"] This thread got sidetracked by the import issue. Now that that is over... If I were in the OPs shoes I think I would by a 20 MOA base and rings, a dedicated LR scope and a boresight collimator. There are plenty of decent scopes in the $400-500 range. I would stick to the basics and go with a mildot type reticle and turrets. Mil/mil or mil/MOA doesn't matter if you're starting out. I would install the new base, rings and scope and run with that until the first moose hunt. Then I would install the boresight collimator, record my 100 yd zero, and switch scopes back to the 3-9X. I've used an arbor type boresight collimator to change scopes several times. You have to change scopes without disturbing the collimator, so you need a good rifle vise and work area. When using a collimator this way, I can get within 1" of my previous 100 yd zero. You wouldn't have to confirm your zero for a moose hunt, but I would anyway. If you disturb the collimator and have to re-seat the arbor in the muzzle, you will end up being as much as 2-3" from your previous zero. Also, I recommend you consider a Hawke Sidewinder 30 - very good glare performance and aberration correction. Much better than the Vortex Vipers in this regard. Sidewinder scopes also have low return rates and solid turret mechanical design. [/QUOTE]
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