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snakedoctor
11-26-16, 20:24
Just picked up this 700 in a Black Friday deal. It's in 308, 20 in barrel, 1-10 twist. What MOA scope rail should I use?
cougar_guy04
11-26-16, 21:41
One question is how far are you planning to shoot?

I've got a 20MOA Nightforce rail (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/859301/nightforce-1-piece-20-moa-picatinny-style-scope-base-remington-700-short-action-matte) on mine (same gun), but got that for two reasons. First was that I was planning on stretching that gun out to as far as a 308 can reasonably go and (2) a buddy had that for sale for cheap when I was looking for rings and a rail. If you're only looking at shooting shorter ranges, then I'd imagine a 0 or 20 would be fine.
rjacobs
11-26-16, 22:23
get a 20, 308 needs it.
SeriousStudent
11-27-16, 10:42
I have a Badger Ordnance 20 MOA rail on mine.
Slater
11-27-16, 11:47
As kind of a precision rifle novice, what does "20 MOA" refer to?
thopkins22
11-27-16, 11:52
As kind of a precision rifle novice, what does "20 MOA" refer to?

The scope base is angled with the idea of having he zero with the reticle as near to the upper extent of its travel as possible. This leaves the full amount of travel available for dialing for bullet drop at range via the turrets. 20MOA is an angular measurement that tells us how much the taper is on the base and how much more elevation travel we can expect.


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Slater
11-27-16, 11:58
Thanks. Is such a base better installed by a gunsmith or can the shooter do it himself?
Canonshooter
11-27-16, 15:12
Be sure to Google and read up on bedding scope mounts - it's really a must-do on 700 receivers.
Vegas
11-27-16, 15:53
The Nightforce mount and rings are really nice gear. They have a one piece mount (base and rings combined) that is worth looking at.

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thopkins22
11-27-16, 16:11
Thanks. Is such a base better installed by a gunsmith or can the shooter do it himself?

You can do it easily. "Bedding" the base just involves a shit ton of blue locktite underneath it where it meets the receiver. Then a wheeler engineering or similar torque wrench to take the screws to 15-18 inch pounds. Badger Ordnance provides the instructions on their website. Then just allow the locktite to set for a day or two. Wipe the excess locktite up with a paper towel before it sets obviously.

Frankly it's a good process for putting rails on most receivers too. 10/22's etc....


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snakedoctor
11-27-16, 16:59
Is this necessary if the rail has a recoil lug?
thopkins22
11-28-16, 01:28
Is this necessary if the rail has a recoil lug?

It's a good idea. It has little to do with bracing the base through recoil, and more to do with maximizing the surface area and consistency of the contact and pressures applied to it by the receiver.


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Wallace's
11-28-16, 16:53
Just curious what kind of deal you got on the rifle?
snakedoctor
11-28-16, 17:08
$590.00
Wallace's
11-28-16, 17:23
$590.00

Wow. Not bad.
Alaska3006
11-28-16, 20:00
On my 700 ACC I just used a Warne 2 pcs base and Low Warne QR rings with a Leupold 3.5x10 scope.
I did order a HS Prec stock PST 086......that factory stock has to goooooo. I got mine Friday also.
Slater
12-05-16, 05:30
I was looking at one of these AAC-SD's at a local store. They also had a Howa 1500 with the 20 inch heavy threaded barrel. Both had (I think) the Hogue stocks. Not to digress too far, but how does the Howa compare overall with the Remington? Howa seems to have a pretty good reputation but it's not exactly a household word.
Alaska3006
12-05-16, 10:08
I was looking at one of these AAC-SD's at a local store. They also had a Howa 1500 with the 20 inch heavy threaded barrel. Both had (I think) the Hogue stocks. Not to digress too far, but how does the Howa compare overall with the Remington? Howa seems to have a pretty good reputation but it's not exactly a household word.

Suggest go with Remington you have so many aftermarket items for the Rem 700
Vegas
12-05-16, 13:07
Suggest go with Remington you have so many aftermarket items for the Rem 700
That was my thoughts when I bought mine. If you are going to try something different, seems like there is more support now for Tikka rifles than before (unless I am imagining things).

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markm
12-05-16, 13:50
I took some bad interweb advice and bought a standard base when I got my .308 rem 700. The 20 MOA is not only necessary, it puts the scope closer to mechanical zero... which means you won't run out of "come up" when you get to 1000 yards and beyond.
Slater
12-11-16, 16:07
How would old-fashioned two-piece bases work with this rifle?
Bimmer
12-11-16, 16:29
Not to digress too far, but how does the Howa compare overall with the Remington? Howa seems to have a pretty good reputation but it's not exactly a household word.

Howa IS a household name over on sniper's hide...
Jeepman1320
12-13-16, 01:25
I am running a 30 MOA Seekins rail and Seekins rings. Gives me plenty of come-up when I want to just lob rounds at distances a .308 really should not be used at...
Chorizo
01-29-17, 17:59
Rem 700 ACC-SD in a MDT LSS Chassis, Luth-AR stock, Timney trigger with Vortex HS-T 4.5-16, 20mm two piece WARNE steel bases with Warne Rings and a Gemtech Tracker silencer.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t106/chorizo_2007/IMG_20160605_175914_305.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/chorizo_2007/media/IMG_20160605_175914_305.jpg.html)

They shoot just fine.

100 yards, 9 shots, 168 gr AMAX at 2675 fps

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t106/chorizo_2007/4112fe1e-370f-4090-b5db-ac142c3485c9.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/chorizo_2007/media/4112fe1e-370f-4090-b5db-ac142c3485c9.jpg.html)

Here are some thoughts on one piece bases vice two piece bases from a precision rifle builder. I chose the two piece base to allow for easier single shot loading

http://www.sniperforums.com/forum/optics/10614-1-piece-vs-2-piece-base-thoughts-bedding-base.html
Scorpaznatica
04-12-17, 14:18
Chorizo, that's some damned fine shooting.

I run a bedded LaRue Tactical 20 MOA rail and lapped PRS rings holding an SWFA 5-15x42 on my Rem 700 AAC-SD 16.5". This setup works great for my needs and allows me to spin the turrets out to 800+ yards without issue.

https://preview.ibb.co/m7Ac5k/0323171933_picsay.jpg
ltcal94
04-16-17, 09:57
Just picked up this 700 in a Black Friday deal. It's in 308, 20 in barrel, 1-10 twist. What MOA scope rail should I use?

A lot of good advice has been presented, but here is my recommendation .

If you are planning on shooting over 500 get a 20MOA rail . If you are not then you can stick with a 0 MOA rail and. It be at any disadvantage.


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