01-04-2014, 02:57 AM
That brings up the prospect of long range shooting. Depending on your load, you will need at least 11 mil of elevation for a 1,000 yard shot, if zeroed at 100. Don't intend to shoot this distance? Stop reading here.
The Leupold you mention has 57 MOA of elevation, which works out to 28.5 MOA of elevation from a (non-existent) perfect, no drop 200 yard zero. 11.3 mil works out to 39 moa. Well greater than your 28.5, of which you'l likely have 22ish left, after zeroing your rifle. You mention using the Leupold until you get a new scope so, since you've read this far and are interested in stretching your Grendel's legs, consider the need for elevation when you shop for that new scope.
Also consider that you can buy an additional 10-20 moa of elevation by selecting a mount with a built in cant. The ADM has a 20MOA single piece for $150, Larue has one for about $250. There are a few others, but you get the idea. By putting a 20 moa mount on the rifle, your ultimate selection of scopes is increased.
Just some more to chew on.
The Leupold you mention has 57 MOA of elevation, which works out to 28.5 MOA of elevation from a (non-existent) perfect, no drop 200 yard zero. 11.3 mil works out to 39 moa. Well greater than your 28.5, of which you'l likely have 22ish left, after zeroing your rifle. You mention using the Leupold until you get a new scope so, since you've read this far and are interested in stretching your Grendel's legs, consider the need for elevation when you shop for that new scope.
Also consider that you can buy an additional 10-20 moa of elevation by selecting a mount with a built in cant. The ADM has a 20MOA single piece for $150, Larue has one for about $250. There are a few others, but you get the idea. By putting a 20 moa mount on the rifle, your ultimate selection of scopes is increased.
Just some more to chew on.