New 700 Tactical... need advice

[MH64]

So just picked up a 700 SPS Tactical, 20" threaded barrel in 308 with the green stock, and need to set it up for optics.
For now will use a Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 that I already have.

So, what type of scope mount should I get?
Two piece or one piece?
With 10 or 20 moa cant or not?

Right now we have a spot to shoot that has a maximum of 400yrds.

This is one of my wife's birthday presents.

[Canonshooter]

One piece, no doubt about it - 700 receivers require it for a stress-free mount.

See this thread below - https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=117218

[MH64]

OK, one piece base.

But cant or no cant?
When would I choose one over the other?

[orkan]

20moa cant.

It's there if you need it, and doesn't hurt to have if you don't.

[kmrtnsn]

20moa cant.

It's there if you need it, and doesn't hurt to have if you don't.

Your scope will drive that, usually needed in the 6-20x side of the spectrum. Check to see what Burris recommends.

[mark5pt56]

Think long term and get the 20moa base, doesn't cost any more. Get quality and save for a scope of choice down the road. That way if you are able to hit longer ranges, you have the adjustment you will need. Check the boards for some used Leupolds, you may find some nice M3 3.5-10 or some 4.5-14's with mildots for a good rate. Not the nicest scopes, but are good quality and will serve you well.

[markm]

20moa cant.

It's there if you need it, and doesn't hurt to have if you don't.

This....

I had to replace my base with a 20 MOA when I changed scopes.

[orkan]

Check to see what Burris recommends.

Good luck with that.

[kmrtnsn]

Good luck with that.

That bad, huh? That sucks. I have one Burris scope. So far my customer service has been okay. I know some manufacturers will flat out recommend a 20 MOA base for particular optics, I was hoping that Burris was as forward thinking.

Please tell me you have had better experience with Bushnell?

[orkan]

Yes, bushnell is a far better company to deal with. Also a much better product at the higher levels.

Burris is cheap chinese crap. Take a look at cabelas bargain cave... therein you will find numerous burris fullfield II's laying around. One rep told me that the burris fullfield II was the most returned scope they had ever seen a few years ago. I have a 30yr old burris that is outstanding. The new stuff is a joke... and the joke is on us.

You are in the right place for advice. Going to ask burris anything would be a wasted phone call.