It’s happened…I been bitten by the long range bug! (the money black hole just got bigger). I’ve been combat shooting handguns and ARs for a while now but I’m a total newbie when it comes to long range precision shooting (>300M).
I’m starting out with a Rem 700 in .308 to learn. Optics will likely be Falcon’s new 5.5-25x50 or 56 FFP with 30mm one piece tube or comparable Leupold. What I need help with is recommendations based on your personal experience or factual knowledge on a scope base (probably 20 MOA or 10 MOA) and rings.
I’m leaning towards TPS “TSR” rings as they state they are within .0002 of an inch cylindrical roundness guaranteeing maximum contact with the scope and no need for “lapping”. I heard they are good quality for the money and available at ATRS. I know about the top base picks: Near, Farrell, TPS, Warne, Badger, Kyle Precision, TPS, EGW, etc.
So my question is this: What are differences in strength/durability between high-strength aluminum alloy with hard anodized type III finish, steel alloy with a black oxide finish and stainless steel with nitrided matte black oxide finish. What is the compatibility between the different materials; say I mounted TPS steel alloy rings on an aluminum alloy EGW rail? Or TPS 7075-T651 aluminum alloy rings on a NEAR stainless steel base?
Your input is appreciated!
Edit: Nevermind, I think I found my answer in this thread
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http://w w w.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=348990
I’m starting out with a Rem 700 in .308 to learn. Optics will likely be Falcon’s new 5.5-25x50 or 56 FFP with 30mm one piece tube or comparable Leupold. What I need help with is recommendations based on your personal experience or factual knowledge on a scope base (probably 20 MOA or 10 MOA) and rings.
I’m leaning towards TPS “TSR” rings as they state they are within .0002 of an inch cylindrical roundness guaranteeing maximum contact with the scope and no need for “lapping”. I heard they are good quality for the money and available at ATRS. I know about the top base picks: Near, Farrell, TPS, Warne, Badger, Kyle Precision, TPS, EGW, etc.
So my question is this: What are differences in strength/durability between high-strength aluminum alloy with hard anodized type III finish, steel alloy with a black oxide finish and stainless steel with nitrided matte black oxide finish. What is the compatibility between the different materials; say I mounted TPS steel alloy rings on an aluminum alloy EGW rail? Or TPS 7075-T651 aluminum alloy rings on a NEAR stainless steel base?
Your input is appreciated!
Edit: Nevermind, I think I found my answer in this thread
...http://w w w.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=348990
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