I am looking at the same problem from a maybe different angle.I am trying to place a "big"scope on a hunting rifle to shoot or try to- as far as it will allow,matched with trajectory table and turret equipped scope. I believe this setup will not fit into a scabbard or be in constant danger in it while riding thru the brush. So I am trying to learn whether Talley with their QD rings truly allow a constant reliable zero,or whether a check on the zero is called for. In other words,can I detach the scope,and reattach it in the field when on foot,and still rely each and every time that my zero holds. Any experience doing so and hitting something is appreciated
sheephunter
Posts: 795 | Location: CA,,the promised land | Registered: 05 November 2001
MATTR, I have the same scope and action length as you. One thing I was not too happy about was that there was so much of the scope tube that was unsupported. I solved this problem with a one piece Redfield base and rings. I selected the rings with the extended front ring. This put the front ring almost an inch in front of where a standard ring would have been located. Works real well. Hope that this is of some help.
These are not exactly cheap, but I guarantee you will consider it money well spent. The base has 20 MOA built into it. It will let you aim dead on beyond 1000 meters with your .308 and Leupold LR scope. MM
Thanks for all the input. I am checking out all the options. I am leaning toward the Badger Ordinance due to their construction and the the fact they have 20 MOA built in.
quote:Originally posted by Daryl Elder: Talley's. If you develop a method and follow it they reurn to zero ie: tighten the front, for example, first every time, then the rear.
Why do you care about return to zero??? Don't take your scope off the rifle. Think of it as part of the rifle. Use the most solid "bullet proof" mounting system you can find then epoxy everything in place. Forget about taking it off and putting it back. That is of no practical use. It seems nifty but, will just cause you problems in the field. Simple is better.
Posts: 813 | Location: Left Coast | Registered: 02 November 2000
Scot, ever thought you might like 2 different scopes on the same rifle? When shipping a rifle via air, removing the scope and taking it in your carry-on(is that still allowed?)seems to be the way to go. As far as epoxying everything, we've done it to DGRs. When spending upwards of several thou on the rifle, what's a few hundred if the scope does calve and you must cut it off, relative to the security of a solidly mounted scope on a DGR.
