Rifle Scopes 0MIL or 6MIL Spuhr Mount for Zero Compromise 527?

DennisT

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Hi,

I’m about to buy a ZCO527 and am wondering what Spuhr Mount to go for, the 0MIL or the 6MIL version (so the SP-6001 or the SP-6601).
I am shooting the old 6.5x55 SKAN and need to go 6MIL up to reach approx. 700 meters. I am shooting from 50-1300 meters, but mostly in the 200-800 meter region.
What to choose?

Also what Tenebraex flip up covers (with threaded assembly ring for the objective) is a perfect match for the scope - I can’t seem to find the info. Please give the exact item numbers to buy.

Thanks a lot in advance.

Best regards
Dennis
 
20moa would suffice for most applications, but 40moa would maximize the usable range on your ZCO.
If using 40moa rail, remember to store the scope with turrets dialed up about 10mils so it is about centered during storage.
 
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20moa would suffice for most applications, but 40moa would maximize the usable range on your ZCO.
If using 40moa rail, remember to store the scope with turrets dialed up about 10mils so it is about centered during storage.

@[email protected] .....any truth to this man's statement regarding centering the turret for storage?
 
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Hi,

thanks for your input. 6 MIL it is then.

The reasoning behind my questions is the expectation, that the scope is delivering the best optical performance when the erector tube is centered in the scope - which is why I posted the distances I typically shoot.
I also expect adjusting the erector tube to the extremes will have a bad influence on optical performance, which is why I am not fond of the idea of using a 16MIL scope base.

My expectations might not be true though! Maybe ZCO can give a good explanation?

best regards
 
@DennisT You'll not see a degradation of the optics when off center. This is part of the benefit of our larger main tube, we used larger internal lens elements that really help out during this situation. You can be at the very extreme ends of adjustment and still have that excellent edge to edge clarity you'd expect if the erector was centered. I personally use a total of 40 MOA between base and mount.

@Huskydriver Our scopes will be just fine if storing your rifle that way. But, I guess I'd personally center up the erector if I knew I wasn't going to be using it for over a year or more. Mostly out of my own habits though.