Rifle Scopes Scope set-up - Will it work???

[buckey]

I am looking to mount a new S&B Klassik 3-12x42 on my Patriot Arms 30-06 hunting rifle & I am worried it won't work, here's why:

*I have a Near Mfg 10 MOA base mounted on my 30-06

*S&B Klassik only has 14.7" of elevation travel in the scope (very short travel for a scope!!)

*Looking to zero rifle at 1.5" high at 100 yds (approximately a 200 yd zero)


I am worried that I am going to run out of travel to get the zero I want. I'd love to stay as close to mechanical center on the scope as I can, but using the 10 MOA base, I know I am going to eat some of the elevation travel up!!

I know that it should not hurt the scope if I am near the end of elevation adjustment, as long as I am near the mechanical center of the windage adjustment. (I should be because the scope previously mounted (S&B Zenith 1.5-6x42) only used about 3 clicks of windage adjustment from mechanical center to zero the rifle).

Any thoughts??

 

[prplhaz72]

Re: Scope set-up - Will it work???

All you can do it try it and see. If it don't work you may have to get another base.

 

[buckey]

Re: Scope set-up - Will it work???

Forgot to mention that I am using Seekins low rings on top of the Near Mfg. 10 MOA base - not sure if it matters or not???

 

[FPO]

Re: Scope set-up - Will it work???

I think it should work. Let us know how it goes.

 

[buckey]

Re: Scope set-up - Will it work???

I guess the best thing to do is to grip it & rip it!!!

 

[buckey]

Re: Scope set-up - Will it work???

I shot my rifle this evening & had no problems - actually used less than I thought I would!!

In fact, this base of mine might even be 0 MOA - I am real close to mechanical center in both elevation and windage - I am happy!!!