Newbie, possibly ignorant scope base question

soulracer · 05-08-2008, 08:09 AM

What is the function of a "MOA" base as opposed to a cheap 1 piece base.? The cost is considerably different so I assume there is reasons that are not readily apparent.
Help is greatly appreciated.

c.

Okay, I think I found the answer to my own question..according to an article on snipercountry website, a tapered "moa" scope gives you more adjustment for longr ange shooting than your scope alone provides..so, if you do not shoot over 1000 yards it is probably not necessary..unless you have a scope with very little adjustment internally..

Ron AKA · 05-08-2008, 10:23 AM

They are also useful on rimfires which have a very high drop in the trajectory, but only if you plan to shoot them at ranges over 150 yards or so.

Ron

privateer · 05-08-2008, 10:31 AM

I have had two lever guns that were impossible to site the scope low enough to get within 10 inches of the black ring so I mounted sdjustible bases and it was everythingI hoped for. well worth the cost.

05-08-2008, 08:09 AM	#1
soulracer Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 29	Newbie, possibly ignorant scope base question What is the function of a "MOA" base as opposed to a cheap 1 piece base.? The cost is considerably different so I assume there is reasons that are not readily apparent. Help is greatly appreciated. c. Okay, I think I found the answer to my own question..according to an article on snipercountry website, a tapered "moa" scope gives you more adjustment for longr ange shooting than your scope alone provides..so, if you do not shoot over 1000 yards it is probably not necessary..unless you have a scope with very little adjustment internally.. Last edited by soulracer; 05-08-2008 at 09:52 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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05-08-2008, 10:23 AM	#2
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	They are also useful on rimfires which have a very high drop in the trajectory, but only if you plan to shoot them at ranges over 150 yards or so. Ron

05-08-2008, 10:31 AM	#3
privateer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anchorage , Alaska Posts: 179	I have had two lever guns that were impossible to site the scope low enough to get within 10 inches of the black ring so I mounted sdjustible bases and it was everythingI hoped for. well worth the cost.