308 Bolt Action Build!! The Beginning!
- Thread starter saltbait
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- Jameson, SK
A .308 will top out at 1200, maybe 1400.... I have a 20MOA on mine and it'll allow me to dial for 1000 no problem. It is possible to have too much rail, and then you can't get your 100yd zero....
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- Location
- Jameson, SK
From what I can see that Sightron scope has 50MOA of adjustment (it's not clear on the Sightron website...)
So, you have 25 up and 25 down, assuming your more or less zeroed when at 25MOA "up".
My ballistics chart says I need about 31MOA to get to 1000, and 50MOA to get to 1300.
A 20MOA rail will get you 45MOA of dialing up. (25 in the scope plus 20 in the rail), and leave you 5MOA of dialing down 25MOA in the scope munis 20 in the rail) which should be ok to allow you to zero at 100yds. If you go to a 30MOA rail then you have -5MOA of down dialing ability - which doesn't exist in this dimension, so unless you know Sheldon Cooper, you're hosed.
I'd give up on anything past 1000 with a .308. You're subsonic at 1200, and then it all goes to hell.
If you get a boomer that's good to WAAAYY out there, you'll need a scope with more adjustment, likely in a 34mm tube.
So, you have 25 up and 25 down, assuming your more or less zeroed when at 25MOA "up".
My ballistics chart says I need about 31MOA to get to 1000, and 50MOA to get to 1300.
A 20MOA rail will get you 45MOA of dialing up. (25 in the scope plus 20 in the rail), and leave you 5MOA of dialing down 25MOA in the scope munis 20 in the rail) which should be ok to allow you to zero at 100yds. If you go to a 30MOA rail then you have -5MOA of down dialing ability - which doesn't exist in this dimension, so unless you know Sheldon Cooper, you're hosed.
I'd give up on anything past 1000 with a .308. You're subsonic at 1200, and then it all goes to hell.
If you get a boomer that's good to WAAAYY out there, you'll need a scope with more adjustment, likely in a 34mm tube.
Another update!
Just got the word from my fella down in the states....he finish making my fluted, 20moa Talley lightweight rings cerakoted in Milspec Green. They should be here within the next few weeks.
Also purchased a Sightron 6-24x50 FFP scope. It does have a rattle can tan paint job on it, but I am planning on getting a professional coat done on it.
The rifle is currently being bedded into the Mcmillan A1-3....should have it all together by next week!
Taking suggestions for what cerakote/gunkote pattern to go with...
Just got the word from my fella down in the states....he finish making my fluted, 20moa Talley lightweight rings cerakoted in Milspec Green. They should be here within the next few weeks.
Also purchased a Sightron 6-24x50 FFP scope. It does have a rattle can tan paint job on it, but I am planning on getting a professional coat done on it.
The rifle is currently being bedded into the Mcmillan A1-3....should have it all together by next week!
Taking suggestions for what cerakote/gunkote pattern to go with...
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Hey guys!
Just got the rifle back form the gunsmith!
All looks great...especially the muzzle brake! Looks like it grew on the barrel!
One Issue that I will ask the CGN crowd for advice on is the clearance between my objective lense and the barrel.
It is really tight...like tight like a tiger tight....
Do you guys think this is enough space?
Still waiting on my Javelin Bipod! Should be here this week.
Next up is the Cerakote Finish...stay tuned!
Ben
Just got the rifle back form the gunsmith!
All looks great...especially the muzzle brake! Looks like it grew on the barrel!
One Issue that I will ask the CGN crowd for advice on is the clearance between my objective lense and the barrel.
It is really tight...like tight like a tiger tight....
Do you guys think this is enough space?
Still waiting on my Javelin Bipod! Should be here this week.
Next up is the Cerakote Finish...stay tuned!
Ben
- Location
- Richmond, BC
That barrel looks sick. I totally want something like that if I were ever to go full custom 
Not 100% sure if being that close will cause any problems or not I wouldn't thing so, but me myself I prefer at least enough room to run a sunshade and cover with a 20moa rail or rings.
Very nice looking rifle though, looking good that's for sure.
That is awfully close to the barrel. Even a bull barrel vibrates when a shot is fired. It may just touch the objective and cause problems when fired. Here's a sample of what happens to a barrel when a shot is fired and yes, I know it's not a bull barrel but it's a good indication how much a barrel can vibrate when a shot is fired:
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- Nova Scotia
Thats like ordering 3 big macs, 2 cheese burgers a filet o fish, small fries and a diet pop.
