Widder, SASS #59054 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Serious question: Why would anyone 'need' a 20 MOA base on a rimfire rifle? I recently read an advertisement on a .22 Rimfire rifle that stated it came with a 20 MOA scope base attached. Sorry, I don't remember the rifle brand or I would share that info. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Misprint maybe? 20MOA vs 2MOA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 For super long range .22 shooting? It probably needs a lot of windage once you get beyond 1000 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Basically for the 22 guys who want to shoot more than 250 yards and farther. Rimfire drop at 250 yards is about 3 feet and leaves no adjustment left in scope. GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 The Ruger Rimfire Precision Rifle presumably has that base to allow owners of the centerfire RPR a rifle to practice with at shorter ranges, but still have to work with all the other variables of extreme long range shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Common for the LR(300yds+).22RF shooters. Most use a 30mm scope with special reticules, to get all the elevation travel possible. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 What GW, Joe, Chief and Lumpy said. I saw one, a CZ I think, thst came with a 30 MOA base. I had to go look up why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 "Lympy" .......................................... Rat Riot should no-mo better. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Chief Rick said: The Ruger Rimfire Precision Rifle presumably has that base to allow owners of the centerfire RPR a rifle to practice with at shorter ranges, but still have to work with all the other variables of extreme long range shooting. For my own edification, this is a joke right? I started thinking about what kinda base could do this and the only thing I can come up with that would mimic the windage challenges was a base that didn't stay put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 16 minutes ago, Ramblin Gambler said: For my own edification, this is a joke right? I started thinking about what kinda base could do this and the only thing I can come up with that would mimic the windage challenges was a base that didn't stay put. We are talk'n about elevation, for LR .22RF https://forum.snipershide.com/forums/sniper-s-hide-rimfire-section/ OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Gunslinger Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Personally I think it was originally intended to have the gun shooting to the glass at 50 feet without having to use too much elevation and enhancing the precision of the optic for Olympic targets. EGW has been building +20, 0, and -20 MOA bases for a while now for folks to use conventional scopes on old .22 target rifles with different barrel diameters/tapers. The 300 yard stuff came later on and if the goofy Ruger Precision 22 is what you're talking about then yeah it's for shooting beyond 100 yards and training for wind reading. The 40 grain .22 LR blows all over beyond 100 yards. I have only shot my rifle(an old one) to 150m and it was challenging to get get the elevation since the scope maxed out and any breeze killed the consistency of hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Howdy, Its to get the MIDDLE of the scope adjustments on target at 100. This allows the windage the greatest range. Try working with the point of impact at the intersection of the vertical and the bottom edge of the scope. How much windage adjustment do you have there...…..oh ya, NONE. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Thanks for all the good info and replies. Your info has helped me understand AND LEARN more about the reasoning of using these type bases. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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