scope base question

[Lahunter76]

picatinny rail or not to picatinny rail.....that is the question.....LOL

the scope I will have will have enough adjustment with out an MoA picatinny rail. I understand if I needed the extra adjustment I would want it but if I dont I am thinking a good 1pc base/ring from Leupold or say Talley would be a good fit. Just wondering if I am not seeing the benefits of having a picatinny rail on my the set up I am building if I do not need the extra adjustment. I was also thinking that the 1pc mounts/rings would be a solid choice.

 

[ShtrRdy]

A Picatinney rail is nice if you need to remove the scope. When you re-mount the POI is very close to where it was before you removed it. If your scope has enough elevation adjustment range go ahead and put a 20 moa rail on. It doesn't hurt anything.

 

[dok7mm]

If it's not a hard recoiling rifle, Talley's will work fine. Have them on 6.5 CM and 7-08 and zero movement. Every rifle with more ump gets Seekins rings and 20 moa rail. As ShtrRdy said, a rail sure makes moving scopes around a pleasure. There's always a yote, way out there, that needs a bullet.

 

[FURMAN]

Pic rails are better at staying attached with any recoil. 20 MOA helps to keep the scope in the sweet spot when dialing even if it is "not needed".

 

[Lahunter76]

ty all for they replies!! this will be for my 300 Weatherby Mag. I have never used a rail before but I believe after the replies and some more research, I will be getting one. I am a fan of Leupold product, I guess I get it from my Dad. We have always shot Leupold and I have never had an issue with any of their products.

 

[cjl2010]

If not using pic rail I would suggest Hawkins hybrid rings.