Rifle Scopes Finally ordered a PST

[Helidriver]

I have been kicking around getting scope higher than 10x for a long time. I've never had one. Today I called SWFA and ordered a PST 6-24 SFP. I have no need for a FFP but I understand the reasons for them.

The rifle it's going on is a Savage 10PC with Badger standard height rings and 20MOA base. The gun is at the gunsmith getting threaded. Not having the gun or scope on hand to measure, does anyone know if I will need taller rings? I don't think I will but I would like to know so I can get them on order while the rifle is gone and the scopes on it's way.

 

[jonaddis84]

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Most lows will work, all mediums will work.

 

[Helidriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jonaddis84</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Most lows will work, all mediums will work. </div></div>

Great. Thanks.

 

[SmokinAce]

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Let me know how the scope is I have been kicking around buying the FFP version but not seeing the glass first is holding me back...

 

[Helidriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmokinAce</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Let me know how the scope is I have been kicking around buying the FFP version but not seeing the glass first is holding me back... </div></div>

I'll write up a little review with pics on this thread when I get it in. If you want to meet up so you can look through it let me know. I'm out in Avondale.

 

[SmokinAce]

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I will probably do that. Let me know when you get it in and we can go from there.

 

[USACS]

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Did they happen to give you a timeline on when one would be available? I'm curious about lead times.

 

[Fieldman_.308]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Helidriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmokinAce</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Let me know how the scope is I have been kicking around buying the FFP version but not seeing the glass first is holding me back... </div></div>

I'll write up a little review with pics on this thread when I get it in. If you want to meet up so you can look through it let me know. I'm out in Avondale. </div></div>

+1
A buddy of mine is having the same issue. We don't have anyone local to check on the glass.

 

[Helidriver]

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The scope came in today. First impressions are that it's a well built scope. Nice finish and a good sturdy feel. I will be on duty until Wednesday night. After that I'll post some pics and give more detail.

If anyone local wants to see it let me know.

 

[Boomstick308]

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Low rings should work. I had a 10PC with a EGW 20MOA base, Burris XTR lows and a 50mm Sightron SIII and still had some clearance.

 

[SmokinAce]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Boomstick308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Low rings should work. I had a 10PC with a EGW 20MOA base, Burris XTR lows and a 50mm Sightron SIII and still had some clearance. </div></div>

Good to know as this is the same setup I was looking at with the Viper vs the Sightron. I was thinking the low rings would be to low and I would have to go medium.

 

[Helidriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Boomstick308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Low rings should work. I had a 10PC with a EGW 20MOA base, Burris XTR lows and a 50mm Sightron SIII and still had some clearance. </div></div>

Sweet. Now I have to wait for the gunsmith to finish. It looks like maybe Wednesday now...crossing my fingers

 

[tickled pink]

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Here is mine mounted with pics:

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=584687&highlight=

40gt

 

[Helidriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 40gt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is mine mounted with pics:

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=584687&highlight=

40gt </div></div>

Nice! What ring height are you running?

 

[SmokinAce]

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So with the low rings and a 20 moa base is there enough adjustment to get it to 1k on a 308 without running out of adjustment?

 

[Helidriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmokinAce</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So with the low rings and a 20 moa base is there enough adjustment to get it to 1k on a 308 without running out of adjustment? </div></div>

I have the same question even though I don't plan to shoot that far. I will see if i can figure it out.

 

[Jon A]

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My 6-24 in a 20 MOA Mount has over 15.5 Mils of elevation left from a 100 yds zero. Should be plenty.

 

[Helidriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon A</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My 6-24 in a 20 MOA Mount has over 15.5 Mils of elevation left from a 100 yds zero. Should be plenty. </div></div>

Thanks Jon....that's what I like to hear

 

[SmokinAce]

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So where are the pics of this thing and how do you like it?