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The Basics, Starting Out
Got my first longrange rig need some help
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<blockquote data-quote="Buffalobob" data-source="post: 173221" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>1.With a trigger job if needed will the gun be able to perform out to 1000 yds on game(gun has new x mark pro trigger havent shot it so not sure what new trigger is like)?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Red">Don't have a clue. You should dry fire the rifle and see for yourself if it needs work on the trigger. The total accuracy of any given rilfe is always at question until you start feeding it bullets</span></p><p></p><p></p><p>2.What kind of base and rings should i get?0 moa or 20 moa?High med low rings?(50-1000 YDS)</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Burris Signature rings with the offset inserts are good. Then you do not need a canted base. Lots of people like the Weaver or Picitinny bases and hate the old rear windage bases but I am not one of them. I use both and like both</span></p><p></p><p></p><p>3.Are target style turrents a good choice for a hunting rifle or do they get knocked around?</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Depends on your distance goals. Also depends on whether you wish to use a BDC, mildot, or click it method. It is your choice. Also depends on how clumsy you are with your rifles. I fell on top of my Nightforce and banged it up pretty bad but I do not consider it a problem with the scope but rather just me being an idiot and stepping onto a wet slick log</span></p><p><span style="color: red"></span></p><p></p><p>4. Want to spend around 700 for a scope what is the best scope for money that i wont have to replace and has solid tracking and is on the same level as the gun?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">A Luepold V3 6.5-20X 50 mm Longrange with Duplex would be close to the price you quote and meet most needs unless you are a seriuos short range hunter who just wants some long range capability then you should drop down some so you have a better lower power magnification. </span></p><p></p><p>5.What power scope 4-16x?(i like variable in case close shot comes up)</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Only you can answer as to your hunting style and the needs for short range low power magnification. Where are you willing to give up a shot - at short range or at long range. Its your choice.</span></p><p></p><p>6.I have always used the basic duplex style recticle so if your starting out fresh in longrange hunting what is the best style of recticle to learn to use? Mil dot, RAPID Z, BALLISTIC PLEX?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">My recommendation is to go with a basic duplex and learn to dial up (click) for your shots</span></p><p></p><p>7.Just starting out in longrangeshooting is it best to learn to click or use holdover with recticle?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">Your choice. I think that clicking is easier but then I am senile and can't really remember much</span></p><p></p><p>8.Havent shot gun but pretty sure it has a 1 in 10 twist on barrel?Would reloading barnes 180 gr TSX be a good choice as i generally like to find one good bullet and load that i know exaclty what to expect and use it for everything?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: red">The rifle will decide what bullet it likes. Your job is to provide it what it likes and to get a big animal in the crosshairs</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buffalobob, post: 173221, member: 8"] 1.With a trigger job if needed will the gun be able to perform out to 1000 yds on game(gun has new x mark pro trigger havent shot it so not sure what new trigger is like)? [COLOR="Red"]Don't have a clue. You should dry fire the rifle and see for yourself if it needs work on the trigger. The total accuracy of any given rilfe is always at question until you start feeding it bullets[/COLOR] 2.What kind of base and rings should i get?0 moa or 20 moa?High med low rings?(50-1000 YDS) [COLOR="red"]Burris Signature rings with the offset inserts are good. Then you do not need a canted base. Lots of people like the Weaver or Picitinny bases and hate the old rear windage bases but I am not one of them. I use both and like both[/COLOR] 3.Are target style turrents a good choice for a hunting rifle or do they get knocked around? [COLOR="red"]Depends on your distance goals. Also depends on whether you wish to use a BDC, mildot, or click it method. It is your choice. Also depends on how clumsy you are with your rifles. I fell on top of my Nightforce and banged it up pretty bad but I do not consider it a problem with the scope but rather just me being an idiot and stepping onto a wet slick log [/COLOR] 4. Want to spend around 700 for a scope what is the best scope for money that i wont have to replace and has solid tracking and is on the same level as the gun? [COLOR="red"]A Luepold V3 6.5-20X 50 mm Longrange with Duplex would be close to the price you quote and meet most needs unless you are a seriuos short range hunter who just wants some long range capability then you should drop down some so you have a better lower power magnification. [/COLOR] 5.What power scope 4-16x?(i like variable in case close shot comes up) [COLOR="red"]Only you can answer as to your hunting style and the needs for short range low power magnification. Where are you willing to give up a shot - at short range or at long range. Its your choice.[/COLOR] 6.I have always used the basic duplex style recticle so if your starting out fresh in longrange hunting what is the best style of recticle to learn to use? Mil dot, RAPID Z, BALLISTIC PLEX? [COLOR="red"]My recommendation is to go with a basic duplex and learn to dial up (click) for your shots[/COLOR] 7.Just starting out in longrangeshooting is it best to learn to click or use holdover with recticle? [COLOR="red"]Your choice. I think that clicking is easier but then I am senile and can't really remember much[/COLOR] 8.Havent shot gun but pretty sure it has a 1 in 10 twist on barrel?Would reloading barnes 180 gr TSX be a good choice as i generally like to find one good bullet and load that i know exaclty what to expect and use it for everything? [COLOR="red"]The rifle will decide what bullet it likes. Your job is to provide it what it likes and to get a big animal in the crosshairs[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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