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A new guy asking for help choosing a budget scope setup.
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<blockquote data-quote="woodnut" data-source="post: 1366382" data-attributes="member: 17593"><p>"For this project, I want a rig that will consistently hit a human torso at 1000 yards, and will last for years to come. I have no use for a flashy name and don't care about showing off, I am by no stretch of the imagination a competitive shooter. I just enjoy making hits down range. 1000 yards was an arbitrary number I landed on that seemed both challenging and possible for decent price if I did my part."</p><p> Bob, didn't do that right, but anyways, you have a great way to do things! Smart. I also use EGW rails and agree, they do come with screws. I may also add that while some use blue lock tight on the screws, I don't and never had one to loosen up if I did my torquing correct. Again, the mantra is "good scope in good rings mounted properly". You have the good rifle. If you continue on this good path, you will have a fine rig capable of doing just what you want to do. as my wife says, the fun is in the hunt, meaning looking for the parts is have the fun of putting it all together.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="woodnut, post: 1366382, member: 17593"] "For this project, I want a rig that will consistently hit a human torso at 1000 yards, and will last for years to come. I have no use for a flashy name and don't care about showing off, I am by no stretch of the imagination a competitive shooter. I just enjoy making hits down range. 1000 yards was an arbitrary number I landed on that seemed both challenging and possible for decent price if I did my part." Bob, didn't do that right, but anyways, you have a great way to do things! Smart. I also use EGW rails and agree, they do come with screws. I may also add that while some use blue lock tight on the screws, I don't and never had one to loosen up if I did my torquing correct. Again, the mantra is "good scope in good rings mounted properly". You have the good rifle. If you continue on this good path, you will have a fine rig capable of doing just what you want to do. as my wife says, the fun is in the hunt, meaning looking for the parts is have the fun of putting it all together. [/QUOTE]
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