Reccomend a 20 MOA rail for my Remington 700?

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Hi there all,

Based on you experience and knowledge, could anyone recommend me a reliable 20 MOA rail for the Remington 700? Right now I've got a redfiled scope that works fine for a couple hundred meters, but I'd like to work my way up to 1000.

Also, I'm new to optics, so if I'm putting the cart before the horse and should be considering a scope first and then selecting a rail to match it, please feel free to lambaste.
 
In all honesty you would be hard pressed to find a bad rail. Cheaper ones will work just fine. Having said that, I have NF that run close to $200 on most of mine but, seriously, there isn't the need to spend that.

As for optics - budget will determine what you get. Have a look at Sightron for Value for Money as dollar for dollar they are hard to beat.

Have a look at a review I wrote some years ago - it is stickied at the top of the page.
 
I've got a Seekins Precision on mine...found it on the EE for a good price (yes it does happen!).
 
You did not mention the calibre. But aasuming it's a 308 and you will continue to shoot at 1000, you might wish to start with 30 MOA bases from the get go?
In my situation with a factory Remington Varmint in 308, I switched from 155 to 170 gr for a more accurate handload at longer distances. The 20 MOA bases did not allow me enough come ups for 1000 yards with the 170s.

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THAT is cool. Might have to get me one of those on my next rifle. :)
 
NEAR Mfg . Canadian made and Richard's attention to detail is second to none. Outstanding customer svc as well.
 
I would agree fully with brutus on the higher moa rail if you are looking to go longer distances. I am running a 55moa rail on my .338 lapua ai and a 30moa on my 300win mag both rails and rings built by ATRS. As for a scope the more you can "afford" or make happen the happier you will be. I run Nightforce on both rifles
 
Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm shooting a .308, yes, and didn't realize that a 30 MOA rail may be necessary for reaching out to 1000.

Now, would I also be able to use my redfield variable power (3-9) on a 30 (or even 20) MOA rail? I'm thinking of getting a 10X fixed for longer distances, but that would be impractical for deer hunting, and I'd like to be able to switch them up when the season opens.
 
Weaver 20 Moa rail 55 bucks, Burris signature rings with the adjustable shims for an extra 20 moa, will also help with minor wind age issues you could potentially encounter. I find they work amazing and no scope ring marks.

This is what I used on all my rifles with a 30mm optic on them. On my .308 I did end up shiming the base to roughly 30 moa total cant and then used my signature rings. Should get me to roughly 1500 meters I hope anyways.
 
You need to figure out how many MOA your scope has for adjustments and then you can make a reasonable estimation as to how many MOA you need from your Rail.

some scopes come with 40moa of elevation others come with 100. depending on your scope and load (velocity + BC) you can calculate approx how many MOA is required to get you to 1,000.

Most F class shooters want to have their 1,000 yard adjustment right in the middle of their scope setting to maximizes their wind adjustments.

thanks
Trevor
 
Deep_Six said:
Hi there all,

Based on you experience and knowledge, could anyone recommend me a reliable 20 MOA rail for the Remington 700? Right now I've got a redfiled scope that works fine for a couple hundred meters, but I'd like to work my way up to 1000.

Also, I'm new to optics, so if I'm putting the cart before the horse and should be considering a scope first and then selecting a rail to match it, please feel free to lambaste.
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With the scope zeroed at 100yds, dial up the elevation and see how much you have. You may already have enough to make the trip. Or you may need a whole bunch.

Each action/base and scope set up is unique so you need to work with what you are presented with. I have an article on my website in the TECH section that will walk you through this.

The easiest, and likely most flexible would be to get a set of Burris Sig ZEE rings w/ inserts and just shim the scope you have now. Well priced, great build quality and what many competition shooters use.

For bases, I can offer Weaver tactical $45 and Farrell $145. Pretty hard to tell me anything is better made then the Farrell or stronger.

Most FTR loads take 30 to 35 mins to get to 1000yds. A pokey load might take 40 mins so confirm what you need before getting stuff that may not suit.

If you decide that you do want to get a new scope, consider the Sightron SIII 6-24X50. With 100 mins of useable elevation, you will not need to shim much to get you out to 1000yds. On my FTR rifle, I use the SIII10-50X60 and shim so that my 1000yds zero is in the middle of the scope travel. Can still shoot at shorter distances if needed but I am maximizing my scopes optics and mechanicals for the distances I compete at.

AS for getting to 1000yds, all the hard work is already done by 200/300yds. If the rifle shoots to your liking, just dial up the scope and send it.

1000yds is not that far nor that hard to reach.

It just needs a bunch more UP.

Jerry
 
I run EGWs on both of my 700s. They do the job, are good quality and reasonably priced. Peter at Hirsch precision sold me both of them, he's awesome to deal with.
 
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