Dusty Stevens
Shiner
It sure might. Too bad it can only work in one out of 4 classes we’re talking about. At 32oz and $2800 its not even in the same class of the scopes the op asked about
Best Scope for 100-300 Benchrest on a 6ppc?
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It sure might. Too bad it can only work in one out of 4 classes we’re talking about. At 32oz and $2800 its not even in the same class of the scopes the op asked about
Are you saying that it wouldn't work in SR score? The 2 that I have weigh a c-hair over 30 oz.
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Dusty Stevens
Shiner
Sure would if youre building a dedicated hv score rig no problem
P1ZombieKiller
Silver $$ Contributor
Full Disclosure……
I gave the wrong facts. I thought I started in middle of paper... I didn't... I started at bottom of paper. So the shot count was 6 and not 8. Here is the target. I wanted a scope that if I clicked 3 clicks... it went 3 clicks, and I had the confidence in it that it went 3 clicks.
I gave the wrong facts. I thought I started in middle of paper... I didn't... I started at bottom of paper. So the shot count was 6 and not 8. Here is the target. I wanted a scope that if I clicked 3 clicks... it went 3 clicks, and I had the confidence in it that it went 3 clicks.
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Ccrider
Gold $$ Contributor
Ok guys. Been a while but I am following up on this thread. I narrowed my choices to the Valdada or March 48x. Ended up going with the March only because I wanted to see the effect of more magnification. Needed new rings since it is a 30mm scope. I ordered high rings from Bat. Finally got everything mounted and set up.
The rifle weighs 10.6 pounds now. It weighed 10.5 with the Weaver and 1 inch rings. So I gained .1 lbs.
I have done no load work up on this rifle. Just loaded what the guy told me he was using- 28.7 N133, 1.727 off first ogive. I thoroughly cleaned the barrel.
Finally got to shoot with it this morning. Strangest thing I have seen in a while. My first seven shots tracked consistently side by side from right to left. I have no clue as to why. The wind was calm. I had flags out. I called myself drying the barrel with a patch with carburetor cleaner.
I adjusted the scope and tightened the rings and shot the groups above. The group to the left was 4 shots.
I reloaded the cases and shot three more groups. The group to the right was first. I shot two shots into the same hole, adjusted down one click and shot the third shot which hit about where I was hoping.
Moved to th next target to the left shot 4 shots. .19 group. Again not bad, but hitting the target higher than I expected. So, three more clicks down. 3 rounds left. Shot .17 group and hit where I was hoping.
I like the scope. Can’t say that I see a lots of difference in it and the Weaver. Need more time under the wheel.
The rifle weighs 10.6 pounds now. It weighed 10.5 with the Weaver and 1 inch rings. So I gained .1 lbs.
I have done no load work up on this rifle. Just loaded what the guy told me he was using- 28.7 N133, 1.727 off first ogive. I thoroughly cleaned the barrel.
Finally got to shoot with it this morning. Strangest thing I have seen in a while. My first seven shots tracked consistently side by side from right to left. I have no clue as to why. The wind was calm. I had flags out. I called myself drying the barrel with a patch with carburetor cleaner.
I adjusted the scope and tightened the rings and shot the groups above. The group to the left was 4 shots.
I reloaded the cases and shot three more groups. The group to the right was first. I shot two shots into the same hole, adjusted down one click and shot the third shot which hit about where I was hoping.
Moved to th next target to the left shot 4 shots. .19 group. Again not bad, but hitting the target higher than I expected. So, three more clicks down. 3 rounds left. Shot .17 group and hit where I was hoping.
I like the scope. Can’t say that I see a lots of difference in it and the Weaver. Need more time under the wheel.
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P1ZombieKiller
Silver $$ Contributor
If you cant see a difference between a March and a Weaver, I've got some great ocean front property in AZ i would love to sell ya cheap.
As long as you have the confidence and you see the result in paper, that's all that matters. Congrats on a fine looking rifle.
As long as you have the confidence and you see the result in paper, that's all that matters. Congrats on a fine looking rifle.
Ccrider
Gold $$ Contributor
Thanks.
Hard without having time side by side to compare. I have a Leupold 36x on the rifle I am working with. I will see more after I shoot them both together.
bichettereds
Silver $$ Contributor
I’ve never looked through a March but the glass on my Valdada is as big of a step up from the Leupold Competition as the Leupold was to a Weaver. If you can’t see a difference you should return that March. My guess is you’ll notice the difference when you look through the Weaver again.
Dusty Stevens
Shiner
Ive never looked thru a march and thought “this is some good glass”. I can see the weaver comparison. The weavers hold solid as a rock too- best value out there in a fixed power scope
thekriebles
Gold $$ Contributor
That is a really nice looking BR rifle, and I really like your fancy workbench!!
Ccrider
Gold $$ Contributor
As Jim said, those rings are heavy...and not cheap either. 2pc aluminum bases will weigh right@.5 ounces and these rings would be my choice@1.7oz..So, 2.2ozs for rings, bases and screws. I can't find my notes for your rings so you might weigh them vs these numbers and see if it gets you where you need to be. It'll be very close.
http://www.pmatool.com/harrells-precision-30mm-offset-scope-rings/
Ccrider
Gold $$ Contributor
Thanks Jim.
I have not spent enough time under the March to say. I just stated my initial response. Hopefully I will be able to in the near future.
The Bat rings seem super light. Will dovetail bases and Harrel’s rings cut down those two ounces that I am over weight?
Ccrider
Gold $$ Contributor
Thanks Mike. Any particular reason for the offset rings?
Yes...try them and you'll see. It's hard to describe. An added benefit is that you may well get by with a lower ring because the scope is offset away from the bolt handle, which often can dictate needed scope height.
Weigh your rings. I think you'll get where you need to be with just a swap here.
p.s.----If not...gotta drill? Lol!
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