Putting it on a Savage 11 .243 with a Sightron 8-32x56. After zero I have about 32/80 usable MOA left so unless I try and stretch a .243 out to 890ish yds, I don't really need it. However, I've been told scopes get sloppy towards the end of their internal range so it's something i'd like to have. Thoughts or reviews for 20moa bases?
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Rifle Scopes Opinions on good 20 MOA base
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Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
I have two savage's. on one I have a Ken Farrel 20moa Steel base, and the other has an EGW HD 20moa aluminum base.
As far as recommendations they are both outstanding. I do favor the Farrell base a bit for its configuration. One thing to keep in mind is the application. I have two different bases because of their application.
The farrell Base is on my 12fvss which sits in an XLR evolution chassis. The farrell base if i remember comes in at about .650 to .700 in tall which puts as one of the taller options out there. But it works great since that gun is in a chassis and my height over bore needs to be taller to clear.
The EGW HD is closer to .400 tall and has what I call a diving board on the front. Basicly it extends past the mounting location to allow for mounting the scope more forward on the rifle. This base is on my wifes rifle she is very short and has a short length of pull so her scope needs the extra room.
Fit and finish on both is great. the ferrall is fully machined steel. Mine is very clean with almost no tooling marks and I am very impressed. A friend of mine has one aswell and it has more tooling marks but still measures out inline with specs. The EGW is very well machined would almost say no tooling marks. of course being alluminum its tumbled then anodized so they always tend to look nicer.
I would have no problem buying either one over again.
I will say Ken farrell has VERY good customer service. I sent my mount in to be modified for 8-40 screws they did it for free and from ship out to having it back in hands was mon-fri great people.
I have two savage's. on one I have a Ken Farrel 20moa Steel base, and the other has an EGW HD 20moa aluminum base.
As far as recommendations they are both outstanding. I do favor the Farrell base a bit for its configuration. One thing to keep in mind is the application. I have two different bases because of their application.
The farrell Base is on my 12fvss which sits in an XLR evolution chassis. The farrell base if i remember comes in at about .650 to .700 in tall which puts as one of the taller options out there. But it works great since that gun is in a chassis and my height over bore needs to be taller to clear.
The EGW HD is closer to .400 tall and has what I call a diving board on the front. Basicly it extends past the mounting location to allow for mounting the scope more forward on the rifle. This base is on my wifes rifle she is very short and has a short length of pull so her scope needs the extra room.
Fit and finish on both is great. the ferrall is fully machined steel. Mine is very clean with almost no tooling marks and I am very impressed. A friend of mine has one aswell and it has more tooling marks but still measures out inline with specs. The EGW is very well machined would almost say no tooling marks. of course being alluminum its tumbled then anodized so they always tend to look nicer.
I would have no problem buying either one over again.
I will say Ken farrell has VERY good customer service. I sent my mount in to be modified for 8-40 screws they did it for free and from ship out to having it back in hands was mon-fri great people.
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Defcon424</div><div class="ubbcode-body">why not just get a weaver ?</div></div>
i would get the weaver tac over the egw.. i had both
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Defcon424</div><div class="ubbcode-body">why not just get a weaver ?</div></div>
i would get the weaver tac over the egw.. i had both
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Defcon424</div><div class="ubbcode-body">why not just get a weaver ? </div></div>
1913... a number with majiks and tight tolerances.
Weaver is like LEGOS: Looks like it would work but even the nekid eye doesn't require Mitutoyo tools to say, "RFA".
That's wRong Frakin' Answer to those in Rio Linda.
Ring, I know not of the Weaver TAC, but EGW has a track record in 1911 parts, rails yada yada.
You getting "crap/out of spec" items from EGW sounds like you took one for the team and the standard good stuff made it to someone in a two-way range. Besides that, you receiving out of spec items from a reputable manufacturer, well hell, sounds like your over stepping into my life's job description. CUT IT OUT!!!
Someone has to be the guy that receives "crap" from the good guys.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Defcon424</div><div class="ubbcode-body">why not just get a weaver ? </div></div>
1913... a number with majiks and tight tolerances.
Weaver is like LEGOS: Looks like it would work but even the nekid eye doesn't require Mitutoyo tools to say, "RFA".
That's wRong Frakin' Answer to those in Rio Linda.
Ring, I know not of the Weaver TAC, but EGW has a track record in 1911 parts, rails yada yada.
You getting "crap/out of spec" items from EGW sounds like you took one for the team and the standard good stuff made it to someone in a two-way range. Besides that, you receiving out of spec items from a reputable manufacturer, well hell, sounds like your over stepping into my life's job description. CUT IT OUT!!!
Someone has to be the guy that receives "crap" from the good guys.
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
never said the EGW was crap.. just the weaver tac was "better"
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/436093/...rt-action-matte
better pics here
http://www.opticsplanet.com/weaver-extended-multi-slot-bases.html
the EGW dose not have full "slots", so the recoil is takin on the 2 sides, with heavey recoil, i have seen this "dent"
the weaver has full 1913 slots for the recoil lugs
never said the EGW was crap.. just the weaver tac was "better"
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/436093/...rt-action-matte
better pics here
http://www.opticsplanet.com/weaver-extended-multi-slot-bases.html
the EGW dose not have full "slots", so the recoil is takin on the 2 sides, with heavey recoil, i have seen this "dent"
the weaver has full 1913 slots for the recoil lugs
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
the EGW dose not have full "slots", so the recoil is takin on the 2 sides, with heavey recoil, i have seen this "dent"
the weaver has full 1913 slots for the recoil lugs </div></div>
http://www.egwguns.com/savage/hd-savage-round-back-picatinny-rail-scope-mount/
Get your Facts Straight The EGW does have full slots. And many people swear by Nightforce Bases which have almost no slot to them. If you have good rings it should not be a problem. hell some benchrest shooters use Dovetails on High powers. The EGW HD line is machined from a Billet. The Weaver Tactical is nice for the price but its still cut from an extrusion.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
the EGW dose not have full "slots", so the recoil is takin on the 2 sides, with heavey recoil, i have seen this "dent"
the weaver has full 1913 slots for the recoil lugs </div></div>
http://www.egwguns.com/savage/hd-savage-round-back-picatinny-rail-scope-mount/
Get your Facts Straight The EGW does have full slots. And many people swear by Nightforce Bases which have almost no slot to them. If you have good rings it should not be a problem. hell some benchrest shooters use Dovetails on High powers. The EGW HD line is machined from a Billet. The Weaver Tactical is nice for the price but its still cut from an extrusion.
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are many good ones. Badger or NF if you are not on a budget; EGW if you are. </div></div>
+1
Also Seekins should be thrown in there for the higher end stuff.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are many good ones. Badger or NF if you are not on a budget; EGW if you are. </div></div>
+1
Also Seekins should be thrown in there for the higher end stuff.
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Aur0ra145</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are many good ones. Badger or NF if you are not on a budget; EGW if you are. </div></div>
+1
Also Seekins should be thrown in there for the higher end stuff.</div></div>
I would recommend the Seekings products as well.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Aur0ra145</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are many good ones. Badger or NF if you are not on a budget; EGW if you are. </div></div>
+1
Also Seekins should be thrown in there for the higher end stuff.</div></div>
I would recommend the Seekings products as well.
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rhenerie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
the EGW dose not have full "slots", so the recoil is takin on the 2 sides, with heavey recoil, i have seen this "dent"
the weaver has full 1913 slots for the recoil lugs </div></div>
http://www.egwguns.com/savage/hd-savage-round-back-picatinny-rail-scope-mount/
Get your Facts Straight The EGW does have full slots. And many people swear by Nightforce Bases which have almost no slot to them. If you have good rings it should not be a problem. hell some benchrest shooters use Dovetails on High powers. The EGW HD line is machined from a Billet. The Weaver Tactical is nice for the price but its still cut from an extrusion.</div></div>
thats not the normal EGW in that same price point im discussing.. this is...
http://www.egwguns.com/savage/savage-round-back-picatinny-rail-scope-mount/
the weaver is
Manufactured from 6061 T6 aluminum and protected by a matte, Type III hard coat anodized finish,
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rhenerie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
the EGW dose not have full "slots", so the recoil is takin on the 2 sides, with heavey recoil, i have seen this "dent"
the weaver has full 1913 slots for the recoil lugs </div></div>
http://www.egwguns.com/savage/hd-savage-round-back-picatinny-rail-scope-mount/
Get your Facts Straight The EGW does have full slots. And many people swear by Nightforce Bases which have almost no slot to them. If you have good rings it should not be a problem. hell some benchrest shooters use Dovetails on High powers. The EGW HD line is machined from a Billet. The Weaver Tactical is nice for the price but its still cut from an extrusion.</div></div>
thats not the normal EGW in that same price point im discussing.. this is...
http://www.egwguns.com/savage/savage-round-back-picatinny-rail-scope-mount/
the weaver is
Manufactured from 6061 T6 aluminum and protected by a matte, Type III hard coat anodized finish,
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
Yes the weaver is 6061 , but it is still an extrusion. As is the cheap EGW. Not trying to be argumentative but your post seemes like a reply to mine and I spoke of the EGW HD. If the OP is on a 40 ish dollar budget Id go weaver over cheap EGW myself. But I would also recommend, spend the extra for a fully machined rail for the peice of mind. In that regards EGW sets the bar at that price point.
Yes the weaver is 6061 , but it is still an extrusion. As is the cheap EGW. Not trying to be argumentative but your post seemes like a reply to mine and I spoke of the EGW HD. If the OP is on a 40 ish dollar budget Id go weaver over cheap EGW myself. But I would also recommend, spend the extra for a fully machined rail for the peice of mind. In that regards EGW sets the bar at that price point.
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
I've always gone with EGW and never have had a problem... But then again my rifles are "range queens" lol
I've always gone with EGW and never have had a problem... But then again my rifles are "range queens" lol
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
I recently bought a 20 degree from Ken Farrell for a short action Howa. He stocks a lot of stuff that the more well known mfg do not, and his service is excellent. Price is a bit less, as well. BB
I recently bought a 20 degree from Ken Farrell for a short action Howa. He stocks a lot of stuff that the more well known mfg do not, and his service is excellent. Price is a bit less, as well. BB
Re: Opinions on good 20 MOA base
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rhenerie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes the weaver is 6061 , but it is still an extrusion. As is the cheap EGW. Not trying to be argumentative but your post seemes like a reply to mine and I spoke of the EGW HD. If the OP is on a 40 ish dollar budget Id go weaver over cheap EGW myself. But I would also recommend, spend the extra for a fully machined rail for the peice of mind. In that regards EGW sets the bar at that price point.</div></div>
agreed..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rhenerie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes the weaver is 6061 , but it is still an extrusion. As is the cheap EGW. Not trying to be argumentative but your post seemes like a reply to mine and I spoke of the EGW HD. If the OP is on a 40 ish dollar budget Id go weaver over cheap EGW myself. But I would also recommend, spend the extra for a fully machined rail for the peice of mind. In that regards EGW sets the bar at that price point.</div></div>
agreed..
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