Need help with choosing the right scope base

[usmcchet9296]

I got a IOR 20MOA base and I have a Falcon Menace 56mm
Im happy with the setup but the stock Houge Stock is gonna be dumped for a B&C stock
This is my first bolt action and I wanted to stick with 223 so I can use the same ammo in my AR
eventially Ill get a .308 but this should suit me fine for a few years till I can upgrade to a better model

[PRGGodfather]

Sounds like a plan! You'll make it work. No doubt about that.

Good luck, and shoot straight!
Alan

[GONIF]

You should check out TPS rings and base ,top quality at a bargin price and bed the picitiny rail to your action so you don't tweek a perfectly good base on an untrued factory action .the 20MOA is the way to go if your going to reach out past 400or 500 yards.

[PRGGodfather]

Nice setup! For others looking for an optic system, here are some things that you may consider.

Be sure to check out Ken Farrell's bases & rings: top quality & great prices. Brownells carries most of the brands that have been suggested.

Remember: the .223 is very limited in its velocity & ballistic coefficients. Beyond 350 yards it is really difficult to hold MOA because of environmental conditions, velocity & BC. Also, you will need at least 20x on the high-end of the magnification.

Points to consider:

1. How much are you willing to spend?
2. WHAT & at WHAT DISTANCES will you be shooting?
3. Is money better spent on QUALITY ammo?
4. How much shooting will you be doing?
5. Beware of overkill versus practicality!
   
   I also shoot High Power competition with an AR Spacegun in .223, and 600 yards is about the maximum effective distance for that cartridge - much shorter for prairied dog-sized varmints unless you want to "waste" ammo.
   
   
   RRShorty

+1 RR Shorty

Farrell makes a good product, and certainly, .223 has its limitations for real long distance shooting -- but it WILL be "close enough for government work," FWIW.

For varmints, I prefer the .22-250 for an all-around rifle. My 700 VS in .22-250 pops prairie dogs like grapes.