Mail Call Mondays #36 - Scope Bases 0 MOA or 20 MOA?

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[@mrgood1cor13]

One of the best explanations for multiple topics related to basic scope/rifle alignment and how your scope and base work together I've heard yet. No one explains things from the ground floor up anymore. Well done.

[@8541tactical]

Thanks for watching!

[@kromine7]

+8541 Tactical so what base can't should I put on my browning 7mm mag x-bolt

[@strt6ranger938]

Put a 20 MOA base on a Ruger American in 30-06 with a Barska Excavator scope and with 178gr light loads, I was within .5 minute of not being able to zero at 100. Meaning the turret wouldn't adjust any lower without really cranking on it. Upgrading soon to a 30mm BSA tactical. Just got find a spot for over 300 yards

[@rossbishoff4486]

Very easy to follow description of a sometimes confusing long range component. Thanks man!

[@arturomilward3369]

Great video......finally someone covers the adjustment part when zeroing the scope at 100 yards with a 20 moa base. Great job sir

[@agc11520]

Very well explained, thanks. Awesome t-shirt! LOL

[@jamessampsoniv5787]

A clear and concise explanation - good job.

[@bdsurfer13]

Awesome video, great explanation. I just got a 20 MOA and I'm getting a better understanding, looking to do some longer shooting. Thanks for the awesome information. New subscriber.

[@wisewhiterabbit]

granted. not exactly a hunting/ 3 gun setup. but... im still sitting on the learning curb as it were. and thanks quite a bit to your channel, im learning a metric shit-ton. lol. theoreticly after 300 yards you've got nothing but drop depending on the load (im using 308) and elevation angle. im guessing a stand alone 20moa is that sweet spot for a do-it-all-good-enough kind of rig.

[@xideathzapix]

I'm new to rifle anyhow. I had considered this concept and wondered how i could shim, never even knew they made complete modified bases.

[@fredbrown8022]

Thanks for answering my question. Your answer. helped me so much on my long range shooting.

[@TheWarriorWorkshop]

great job John. I prefer the long format, but I understand. I listen to them on the way to work in the car, and no I dont watch them at the same time! This was something that I was about to send a question about so great to see your reading my mind. Im running out of space so i'll post my follow up question in another block

[@rapto69r]

John, Just found your site 2 weeks ago and still catching up on the videos. I am watching all of them. You are a wealth of information that i find writing just about everything down. Anyway I liked the long videos but see your point on time to produce and upload. I always made a cup of coffee and went to the man cave to watch them, now i have my coffee and 12 minutes later I am so wired that my wife has me doing house work:) Keep the videos coming we all enjoy them....

[@roady7420]

so 1/4 inch moa clicks move the bullet 1/4 inch at 100,1/2 inch at 200,3/4 inch at 300, 1 inch at 400.

[@ffmloyd]

Very Helpful, thanks for dumbing it down to my level..

[@dennispfeifer7788]

Hi John, Your presentation of 0 MOA versus 20 MOA bases was outstanding and I got it. I was unclear before your presentation. So, now I understand why the NRA had to shim the scope base for the Oswald 6.5mm rifle before test firing to bring it into range so the old scope could be adjusted to zero. Could you do a video on that subject? I'm sure many would like to hear about it. Thank You, Dennis.

[@JoeDeLeonA]

Great video, as usual... You do have a way of simplifying stuff, without been condescending that I´m sure many people appreciate. At least, I do. Maybe you should teach?

[@briandowney6478]

What about a 5.56nato 18" barrel SPR Rifle, like a MK12. What would be best to use a 0moa or 20moa mount

[@EricKPoorManPrepper]

Thanks a bunch for this vid...not much out there on this subject,.. this helps a lot !! Much appreciated. !!

[@s.o.f.fpatriotsforlife414]

I watched about 10 of these videos and this is literally the only one that helped me make my decision and that I understood from

[@RobWhittlestone]

Wait! Who is the guy on the right side of the screen? Alas poor Yorick, I knew him well... Great explanantion, John. Thanks for your commitment putting up these videos. All the best, Rob

[@smicksmookety]

thank you, this was mystical until you explained it.

[@8541tactical]

You are welcome.

[@MushroomStampGalactica]

Austin Wilkins There is a lady that works at my local Walmart who is a full blown practicing witch, a devout occultist. She says the word ‘mystical’ in every sentence. I’m not at all implying that you are involved with any of that but your comment reminded me of this individual so I thought I would share. No need to thank me but you are welcome.

[@the1j043]

John, Here's the deal. I placed a 20 MOA Base on my 5R MilSpec .308 and then topped it off with a new Scope that I've never used, it's a Mil/Mil Vortex. Anyhow, I shot one shot at 100 and zeroed to the shot. Shot 6 more at 100 and 4 of them made a ragged hole and the other 2 barely touching. Moved to 200yds shot 3 times and didn't even touch the 20"x20" backing, let alone the target. Factory 150 gr hunting rounds, not 175SMK reloads or FGMM. What gives? Is there something else I'm missing regarding this base? Never used a tilted base before. Thx man.

[@8541tactical]

If you were zeroed at 100 and you missed a 20x20" target at 200 yards, then the problem is not the base. Even shooting at the 200 yards target with your 100 yard zero and no elevation correction, you should have been on the backer. Check to make sure all your mounting hardware is correctly tightened. Once you zero, you can forget the base has any angle to it. It doesn't need to be corrected for when dialing your elevation.

[@timmcfarland3311]

I have the vortex razor hd It has 125 total moa. I put a 60 moa base on it and it gave me 118 moa of adjustment and I still have a 100 yard zero

[@judahlion5826]

Super excellent video! Great job!

[@dennisdavidson3826]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this subject I Suscribed to your channel

[@bkriv568]

Great video. I am assisting a friend with a Barret 50 cal. Tridgicon 6 power. I am not a rifle efficient person, untill recently, so I am a rookie. . He is having the opposite problem as is most common in this thread. He wants to zero in at 100 yds but runs out of adjustment and at that point accurately hits 8" high at 100 yds. Calls Tridgicon they send him a canted spacer for the bottom of the scope. I did mention to him that by being bottomed at 8" high at 100 yds leaves him all kind of adjustment for Long distance shots. Dosent matter he wants to hit at 100 yds. So he asks me which way to mount the canted adapter. I thought and after confusing myself a few times ,, told him that he wants the thickest part of the cant toward the front of the scope. If that is indeed correct I may have a simplier way of explaining how to figure a canted mount. This is how I did it. Seems everybody in here puts their first emphasis on the scope and what to do with it etc. etc. etc. which causes you to have to take into account multiple variables .. To simplify it into one variable I just used the scope line of center as a constant. (leave it alone in your thought process, as in it is just plain fixed) Now in our case we are hitting high when we ran out of the adjustment to go lower. , so we want the thicker end of the canted base at the front of the scope so it will move the point of aim for the barrel down, which is what we want.... In the opposite case if you want to move the bullit hits up then again leave the scope alone in your thought process and use the thinner end of the canted insert/mount to the front of the scope which will raise the front of the barrel. I hope I am not wrong and throwing out a bunch of B.S. One last thing is I have heard that these canted bases are not always reversable whereas the screw holes do not line up in the opposite direction. If that is true do you have to specify this when you order a canted scope, insert, or whatever? or do they even make one for the type we need?thx

[@kevinosborn4198]

Very helpful thx

[@jamessanchez7614]

excellent video, very good at teaching.

[@edwinallen-limon9118]

This video killed it with the right answers!!! After looking for a couple of days finally someone nailed it on the head! Thanks!!

[@jeffm7669]

Great vid. thanks for the info.

[@teeforb]

If you zero at 100 yards, then that means you will no longer make any nob adjustments, right? You’ll use the reticle marks to make adjustments beyond 100 yards. Why do you need the 20 moa scope mount if you will not be making nob adjustments?

[@joeo1357]

Thank you....... very informative m8

[@storkyring]

super vid brilliantly explained bud thanks

[@johnglynn7795]

One of the most informative explanation regarding the difference of MOA's. I recently purchases a Bergara B14 w/ 6.5PRC ammunition. Enjoy both hunting and long range shooting. Seeking to purchase an Atheon Ares BTR GEN2 4.5-27x50mm Riflescoperecommendation

[@jayglass7767]

I just got an HS Precision 2000 HTR .338L and plan to put a Leupold Mark 5 7-35X 56mm scope (100/50 MOA total travel on it). I want to zero it at 200yds, but still use it occasionally at 880 (1/2 mile) or 1000 yards. The tech support at Talley said I would be OK with a 0 MOA pic rail for no hold shooting. After watching this video, I am not so sure. Thoughts?

[@HaykeBerdenPhotography]

Very good review...

[@Michael-fn5ni]

Very helpful -- thank you.

[@Just1Spark]

To put it simply, a 20moa drop in base, makes you raise your crosshairs 20moa to get back to zero at close range. Now, when shooting LONG range, you have that extra 20moa you can drop your reticle to meet the bullet (since drop is greater at longer distances). Dont forget when trying to understand this. The further you shoot, the more your bullet drops. If the scope starts out angled down, this is like a 'head start' so to speak.

[@8541tactical]

+Just1Spark exactly

[@Just1Spark]

Thanks. Didnt mean any disrespect. Just trying to add more angles of explanation, to appeal to more people.

[@johnnybee1776]

Spot on, best explanation I ever heard.

[@randylocher9300]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been shooting for a long time but don't have any experience with 20 moa mounts. The problem is it is really easy to overthink the concept of the 20 moa mounts. Your graphics really helped. Glad I found you and now I am a subscriber. Thanks again!

[@jessicahoffman3524]

So basically, an angled scope base starts you "in the hole" in your adjustment so to speak, so you'll be limited on close shots but you'll have more adjustability when you really stretch your rifles legs at longer ranges. Pretty much sums it up? Thanks for the video!

[@8541tactical]

Great analogy. Yes, you got it!

[@tommypygall324]

Wow thanks for that great explanation you made it really understandable best vid ive seen for ages thank you very much

[@ThomasShue]

My 700 runs out of elevation. I can’t zero at 100 yards the scope runs out of adjustment. I guess it’s time for beer can shims

[@bemo4313]

Thanks a lot for the video. Very well explained. One question : I’m planning on shooting long range in the near futur. Starting at 100y and hopping to get to a 1000y by 100y step. Should I get a 20MOA base right away or it’s going to be a handicap at ‘short range’ ? [shooting 6:5CM Aero P 22’ barrel w Vortex Viper PST G2]

[@daronriley7148]

I’m putting together a Remington 700 Police Sniper Rifle with a 24” threaded barrel. I’m planning on a Nightforce NXS scope on it what would be the best base for 100 to 1000 yards?

[@Cerco170]

Speaking about the 20moa base, Im looking at the Nikon m-308 BDC for my Mega build. Have you looked at this scope before? My price range cap is about $600-700 i'm not gonna ask what is the "BEST" scope, but in that price would you suggest other options for me to look at? BTW Happy Bday and Veterans day

[@calisti555]

John I need to buy a base for my Remington 700 24” 5R barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor and I plan to use my Schmidt Bender PMII 3-20x50 Ultrashort which is on a 6 mil Sphur qd mount, qdp-4602. The scope has 34 Mils of elevation adjustment. Should I just get a 0 Mil picatinny rail base or a 6 Mil base? The action/barrel will go in an MDT LSS XL gen 2 chassis. What is a good brand base? Alloy or metal?

[@tinomedo242]

Dear John, can you please adivse on mounting picatinny rail on my new rifle Tikka T3 Varmint 20'' barel, LH, 308 WIN. I'm planning to install Meopta Meostar R1 4-12x40. From optis spec windage and elevation adjustment range (MOA) is 55 click. Would you be so kind to give me advise which rail to buy, therefore 0MOA or 20MOA, considering that I would like to zero in my rifle to 100 yrd. and have posibillty to reach max. shooting distance of 605 yrd.. Thanks&Regards, Medo.

[@sqintmonster]

Thank you so much. Easy to understand the way you explained it. Very helpful.

[@mostrogolf22]

Waiting for my light to go on..... Gonna buy a Arken EP5 FFP scope, but don't know which to use, a flat base of a 20MOA. I do have a 500 yard range in Homestead Florida behind an Airbase. So, 0 or 20? I do like the MilRad system.

[@erikkip13]

I have an Arken EP5 on a MPA with a built in 20 moa rail and Chambered in 6.5 CM. I was advised to run my scope from the bottom to the very top then half way back down to the optic center and then run it 20 moa down further and zero at a 100 yards at that point! Said it would give me the max Elevation! Is this true? Please help!!!! Erik

[@russor22]

Total rookie looking to purchase the right scope mount or rings for 100-1000 yards....if its possible...got a Remington 700 aac-sd sa 308....vortex viper pst 6-24 50mm lens (65moa adjustment elevation)....first question (with the larue rail with the cutout over the breach) am i better off with rings or a solid mount....and ill mostly be shooting under 600 but eventually i want the 1000 yard mark....im wondering if i should just go for the 20moa mount now or ....???

[@hilariodiaz1041]

What is your opinion on getting the 20 MOA for the Nikon-223 4×16×42 w/1 inch tube for a .223 Remington 700 VTR bolt-action. Would it be a good investment or just go with a standard straight rail mount. I'll be reaching out to 400 yards and would like your opinion.

[@robertrapp1595]

Great video on what i wanted to know. Not complicated but a simple explanation. Thanks for the great video

[@Jeff_Seely]

Back when I didn't have a lot of building experience, I bought a 20 moa rail for my 270. My local ranges are 400 yd maximums. So for my circumstance, I'm better off without a 20moa rail because I will probably never shoot further distances. Keep it simple right? Unless I build a gun that shoots slower rounds.

[@edmar7317]

I have a Ruger 10 22 Collector's ed., Barska 1 inch low rings and Vortex 3-9x40. I have tapped out but the crosshair is still high in relation to the bull'seye target. Will I benefit from Burris Signature Zee rings with 20 MOA insert or should I just manually compensate with my present set- up? We use the Ruger for range targetting from 25 to 200 yds. Thanks.

[@margienigro7625]

Hi there. Joe from NY here. Great video. I have a Marlin 1895 22" bbl that I have owned for years. I have tried 2 different scope mounting systems the latest being a pic rail with weaver tactical 6 screw rings. Scope is a leupold VX III 2-7 x33. With both of these setups The rifle will shoot 6" low at 60 yards with Elev. adjustment maxed out. I love the rifle but have been frustrated trying to zero at 100 yds. I do not want to shim the rear of the base. Do you think A 20 moa base would help solve this problem. I believe this whole situation is caused because the receiver is canted. I have leveled the rifle then put level on receiver and it is apporx. 1/8 " lower in the rear . THank you for your help and keep the great videos coming!

[@blacksheep1blue]

What about using a 20 MOA mount on a AUGa3. The scope I’m using is a Shepard Salvo 1-4x24 fire dot will this mount work best or should I used the 0 MOA mount instead.

[@BallisticFix]

I’m new to long range shooting. I have a Ruger american Predator 6.5 CM and recently bought a 20 MOA rail and am planning to buy a Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25x56 MOA. I guess I’m confused how to zero your rifle with the extra cant of the 20 MOA rail to get the extra elevation in your turret? I plan to run the zero stop in the optic so will that change the results?

[@MrJesus100]

Hey I have the Ruger Nagpur hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor with a vortex diamondback tac 6-24x50. My main range is 500 yards which I can hit. But I want to get to 1000+ at a range an hour away. I have a 0moa pictany rail should I get a 20mo to help?

[@Physics072]

Most guns should have a built in 5 Degree rail not 0. The scope height of 1.5" + 2" of bullet drop at 100 yards = 3.5 MOA of UP adjustment off optical center. And most guns seem to have some barrel droop. The rail and barrel are not made in perfect alignment that is usually 1-2 MOA. I've had a few guns with 1" scopes that I ran out of vertical adjustment due to the barrel rail being so far off spec. I've never needed a Negative rail always a 10-20 MOA just to get that 100 yard zero and keep close to optical centered on the scope. Burris signature rings take care of that issue on those particular rifles.

[@jacobjames4760]

Finally ! A practical explanation , for real world shooting , versus the manuscript explanation !!

[@RAF-FIG]

Thank you for the best explanations on this subject.. .. So I take it that a 30mm base mount scope I have is useles for a AR 15 in 458socom cal.... Would you suggest a flat base line mount for the 458 socom..?

[@daniellequintanar7418]

Finally understand how it all works... Thank you!

[@davidnguyen1151]

Great video! Subscribed! I am new to precision rifles. I hope you can answer some questions for me. I have a Trijicon Accupoint 5-20x55 (Model TR23-2G). Per the manufacturer specs, the scope has a "-/+ 20 MOA (+/- 5.9 mils) minimum adjustment" range. This is going on a Remington Model 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD. (1) What are the possible ranges of a 0 MOA base? (2) What are the possible ranges on a 20 MOA base? I am planning on shooting the rifle at the 100 to 500 meter range.

[@rodneymills1403]

my setup is 257 weatherby vanguard, talley one piece low mounts and weaver kaspa 4-16-44 scope i'm wanting to be 3 inches high at 100 yards to be 0 at 300 yards shooting barnes 80 gr. ttsx i'm hitting 11 inches high needing to go 8 inches lower and my elevation has bottomed out my scope just has a total of 80 moa and i was wathing your video hoping you can tell me what i need to do thanks.

[@dirksuchy]

Hoi John. Great video again! Question: I did some math and according to that I would need to raise the rear scope ring by 1.6mm to get maximum distance out of it. In that case I would only have 3 clicks down left (1 click being 1/4 MOA). Are there drawbacks? I heard it would be better to stay within 1/4 to 3/4 of height adjustment. Otherwise the tension spring inside would be to lose and cause the recticle to move free. Is that true? I am aware I would have to make sure that my shims would be tapered. Thanks in advance for your answer!

[@chasingrodbenders5961]

I have a Vortex Diamondback scope 6-24x50 on my Remington 700. It has 65 total windage and 65 total elevation. I want to be able to shoot to atleast 1000 yards but I also would like to have it zeroed at 100 yards. Which base would be best for me? 20moa or 0moa

[@the1j043]

I will check all screws etc. I even brought it back to 100 and shot 2 more just to see what was going on and they both hit. Gotta be either the base or rings not torqued enough. Thx for the quick reply and keep up the great vids.

[@DLN-ix6vf]

my light came on one night after I went to bed and after working all day on a problem of zeroing my rifle @ 100 yds with a 30 moa rail. and 40 moa of scope elevation. I was told by senior members at our range the scope was broke. Not true I said. I figured out the scope doesn't move , the barrel moves when getting ready to shoot. I couldn't get to sleep lol

[@markii6831]

I bought a savage 110 BA with a 20 MOA mount, and I've maxed out the lowest elevation of my scope to zero at 100 yards with 250 grain bullet loaded to about 2800 fps. It is a Vortex Viper 6-24 30 mm tube scope, and it tracks properly when shooting on this rifle. What do you think the reason is for this issue?

[@taiming71]

Good video I shared it with my buddy. It would be to hard for me to explain why my gun needs one of these to him. Plus i can bug him for the 300$ he owes me saying i need to pay the gun smith.

[@instantsiv]

Interesting... I just ran some math. My scope has 23(56 total) MOA adjustment. Shooting .308, on a 300 yard zero, my scope has enough adjustment to handle just under 800 yards. If I was to add 20 moa mount the scope would then have enough adjustment to handle somewhere between 1000 and 1100 yards. Question is do I really need it? Realistically I'm going to shoot at most 200-300 yards on a normal basis. The scope is on a 16" barrel shooting 1.5 moa. The gun is only effective out to 600ish yards.

[@onesureshot223]

+1 on the short vids, much easier to fit into work, kids and all that stuff. How about some field trip shows? Maybe a show on a typical range session? Multiple camera angles, showing a frame inside a frame with different points of view? The differences in a bolt vs semiauto? Just some ideas. What drills you run through during practice, how you set up as far as equipment, targets and what have you. Thanks for the great info, looking forward to more.

[@rpharkema]

Scopes tend to be more predictable in terms of adjusting dope when they're allowed to stay within their 'mechanical zero.' With that said, any advantage you can get to allow it to stay within that area of mechanical zero when shooting long range, take it. An angled base will give your scope a "head start" so-to-speak. So instead of having to dialing 25 minutes up on a flat base, mount a 20 moa base and only dial 5 on your scope..the gain? More predictable glass, and 15+ moa in your back pocket

[@rpharkema]

@bkfreas- If, at 500 yards, your point of impact is 66 inches below your point of aim that's 13.2 MOA low... In all honesty (sorry guys hate me if you want) don't worry about the extra .047.... IT'S LESS THAN A HALF INCH AT 1000Y FOR PETE SAKE...so for now, omit it. That same 13.2MOA low at 1000 yards however, is now 132 inches and the same '53' clicks if that helps...keep the questions coming if you're still not sure.

[@FistOfOak]

Could you please share some thoughts on the equipment used in tactical matches? You did show your Eberlestock and some of the content. It would be interesting to see more of that type. Specifically I am curious on your ideas on how to carry mags, wind meters, dope card, bore snake and other equipment that you need quick access to during the match.There are tons of specialized military style rigs etc, but are there alternatives? Perhaps some thoughts on clothing, headwear, gloves, rtc. too?

[@TheWarriorWorkshop]

Question- I am running a 20 moa rail built into the gun (Larue OBR) with a Leupold Mark 6 3-18 scope. It has built in 20 mils of travel. by my math thats about 68 moa of travel (20x3.6=72 / 1.047= 68.76). What I am having a hard time wrapping my brain around is this: I have it zeroed at 100y, and gave myself .1 mil of down travel when I reset the zero stop, which leaves me 19.9 mils up travel...I would still only have 19.9 mils up travel if it was a level base correct, so what did I gain?

[@roady7420]

think of moa or mils as a giant circle. Mark a point in the center then draw two lines on there own plane relatively close together all the way to the edge of the circle. You will notice as you move from the center dot to the edge the farther each line gets from each other. This is what is occuring with MOA and MILS.

[@SuburbanRifleman]

Excellent explanation. Thanks for this.

[@billofalltrades1468]

Thanks for clearing things up! Much appreciated.

[@AsifKhan-xs2qi]

A question from the admin or any 1 on this channel is if a sope has 120 moa's top to bottom then some experts says that to utilize all moa's u must have a 60 moa base So now how to find in millimeter or in inches that my scope base has 60 moa's Those experts also says that from rifle top (where the rail, ring base then rings r attached for scope) to the scope base u must have at least 1.5 inches gap or distance or height Any video reference or answer here

[@AnyWeaponDefense]

With you r AAC-SD and Bushnell 10x and a 20MOA base can you strech it to 1000 yards?

[@harleyeg05]

This was very helpful. I just bought my last rifle that I feel, I will ever need, and I bought a scope for it. I had no idea what MOA would be best. Thank you for helping me understand and look at it through a different lens (no pun intended). I am more confident with what to purchase now. Thank you again.

[@8541tactical]

You are welcome!

[@Rhyno430]

@roady7420 sorry, hit the wrong button. That last, . 047 of an inch matters. But most scopes are not precise, and at the extreme end of adjustment can be different then the middle. It's best to test it at the range.

[@scott5521]

I have an Ar15 with a 1-6x24 scope..do you recomend 0 or 20 MOA mount?

[@dilidovilla2488]

Hi John, would you use a 20moa one piece scope mount on a Mega arms 308 project you did? It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it ?

[@glockman855]

I recently bought a R700 vtr I was wondering with a 20 moa base will you be able to still shoot at 100 thru300 yrds. or should I just get a zero moa base, what brand do you prefer??

[@gavinharris7253]

I have a Zeiss v6 6-30x50 once zeroed at 100 meters I’ve only got 12 minutes of lift I’ve been told I need a 20 Moa rail to allow me to dial down internally refit the ballistic caps and it’ll give me back more minutes on the lift, is this true what I’m being told

[@mrtundranutz1]

Shorter vids ... hmmm ... well then , more of them . Something i'd like , take your cam out in the field , out to the range and turn theory into practical application .

[@wisewhiterabbit]

hmm... so (all things perfect) 20 moa base + 20moa mount= 40 moa elevation and zero using the top 2-3 mil dots at 2-300 yards ? i know nothing. tagged for thought though.

[@petejackson922]

I wonder how this would effect the ring height? Flat scope base, lowe ring height , would a 20 MOA base require medium height rings?

[@christiaantroost]

ATLAST, a video that explains this well.. thanx!

[@mainenorthwoodshunter3265]

Thank you, this was very helpful. I did put a 0MOA on my rifle. I wasn't sure what range I could shoot with it. I do have a 30 mm tube on my Riton optic.

[@8541tactical]

Glad it helped!

[@HarrisonReed1]

i have a nikon m223 and im about to put it on my remington 700.. I will mostly be shooting between 100yds and 500yds. is a 20 MOA a bad choice?

[@SlickRitch17]

I see you have the Falcon Menace, I currently debating on that scope and a millet LRS. Any suggestions or personal expire nice with the Millett.

[@roady7420]

yes that is correct. or 13.25 moa relatively. because technically moa equals 1.06 inches at 100 yards. for learning purposes your are correct.

[@dchow1646]

Thanks. I just picked up a Remington 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD based on your review. I am now looking into scopes and base. I am leaning towards the Bushnell 6-24x50 scope. The Bushnell looks like it has 70 clicks of adjustment which is really only +/- 35 clicks. Most of my shooting will be between 100 and 400 yards but I'd like the option of going out further. If I get a 20 MOA base, would I still be able to shoot 100 yards with this combo or would I need a 0 MOA base?

[@sovaprepper120]

I just ordered a remington 700 300 win mag, 24'' stainless 5r barrel. I want to put a burris xtr ii 4-20x50 optic on it. do you think i will be able to get a 100 yard zero with a 20moa base? Thanks for the great videos!!

[@bennysorgie5299]

Great explanation, the easiest to understand. I'm not a new shooter but new to setting up for long range shooting.