Need scope base advice for Bergara B14r build

[x2cross]

I'm planning a Bergara B14r 22lr build, and I'm wondering what scope base I should go with. I'm thinking I want a 20MOA , but not sure if I should go with a 20MOA rail and regular rings, or should I get a direct mount like this: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2268297692.

I'm going with a Vortex Viper PST 5-25x50 and everything will be in a ORYX chassis, unless someone can convince me to change my plans

 

[Delboy 71]

I'm personal view on these is, you'll be very restricted on scope position. At least with a picatiny rail you could use any mount configuration to get the perfect scope placement.

 

[PrecisionRifleGuy]

For a B14R you will want at least 40 MOA built in in my opinion. What scope are you running. Ive got a 40 MOA on mine and I can reach 500m with my optic

 

[x2cross]

I'm personal view on these is, you'll be very restricted on scope position. At least with a picatiny rail you could use any mount configuration to get the perfect scope placement.

Good point. Thanks!

For a B14R you will want at least 40 MOA built in in my opinion. What scope are you running. Ive got a 40 MOA on mine and I can reach 500m with my optic

Vortex Viper PST, It has 20 mils of total adjustment. If it zeros perfectly centered with a 0moa base, I'll have 34moa to play with. Dont think I'll be able to run a 40moa base unless I buy a better scope

 

[Trigger Monkey]

I don't think you'll be able to run a 40 MOA base with your optic, a 30 MOA base maybe. An alternative is to run a 20 MOA pic rail and use Burris XTR Signature rings with inserts to get you more elevation. I did that with my 10/22 and it worked great.

 

[Doctorwho1138]

I bought a 30 moa seekins base for my strike eagle. Still waiting on the scope from liberty optics though. I was debating on 30 vs 40 but in the end 30 will get me where I need to go. Nice base.

 

[Defender32]

I am running a 20moa LaRue on mine. I have the Burris RT25 with XTR Medium rings and have enough adjustment in the optic with a 50 yard zero to do 300 yards. I just replaced the rings with Lower Warren Tac rings and should have enough to get to 400 without holdover. I will find out this upcoming weekend if I get my rifle back from the Cerakoter on Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[x2cross]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I think I'll end up going with a 20moa rail

 

[b6graham]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I think I'll end up going with a 20moa rail

id save some coin and get what i think is the better scope in a strike eagle 5-25 over a pst gen 2 especially in a rimfire where youre gonna want the extra elevation plus some other nice features

you can run a 40moa rail with one no problem

 

[x2cross]

id save some coin and get what i think is the better scope in a strike eagle 5-25 over a pst gen 2 especially in a rimfire where youre gonna want the extra elevation plus some other nice features

you can run a 40moa rail with one no problem

Holy smokes!!!!!! I think you found me a winner.
I never even looked at that scope because I didn't think anything other than the viper/razor models had zero-stops. Apparently this one does.
I was looking at Athlon scopes that have the larger tube size, but definitely want to stay with Vortex for their amazing warranty/customer service

 

[b6graham]

Holy smokes!!!!!! I think you found me a winner.
I never even looked at that scope because I didn't think anything other than the viper/razor models had zero-stops. Apparently this one does.
I was looking at Athlon scopes that have the larger tube size, but definitely want to stay with Vortex for their amazing warranty/customer service

if you want the zero stop you're limited to a 20moa base. and only 18mil elevation then which doesnt quite get you to 400y

but with a 40moa base you'll have about 6mil below zero (less than one rev. basically a zero stop) and 24mil or so before using the reticle

 

[x2cross]

if you want the zero stop you're limited to a 20moa base. and only 18mil elevation then which doesnt quite get you to 400y

but with a 40moa base you'll have about 6mil below zero (less than one rev. basically a zero stop) and 24mil or so before using the reticle

Why can't you still set the zero-stop? Is it only able to be set towards the middle of the elevation range or something?

 

[b6graham]

Why can't you still set the zero-stop? Is it only able to be set towards the middle of the elevation range or something?

zero stop limits to 18mil travel

i'd rather have 6mil extra elevation and dial 6mil past zero than a .5mil zero stop

 

[x2cross]

zero stop limits to 18mil travel

i'd rather have 6mil extra elevation and dial 6mil past zero than a .5mil zero stop

I think I understand it now. Had to look at the Vortex manual and see some pictures. As long as the 40moa base gets me within one turret rotation of the bottom, I can live without a zerostop.