new 260 rem for target shooting / plinking

[michaeljp]

Gday all,
Im about to take possession of a new tikka super varmint ( super varmint was the only 260 rem they had in stock) in 260 remington, that i want to use for long range target and some hunting but mainly target shooting. The scope i have is a Sightron S3 8-32x56 LRTD. The specs say it has 70 clicks of elevation and windage, now using 123gn or 140gn projectiles will this be enough elevation adjustment for 700-800 yards? Or how far would i get with that amount of adjustment? The Tikka comes with a standard picatinny rail or would i have to swap that rail for a 20moa rail to reach those distances?

Cheers,
Mick

[Quick]

I dont have a 260 so take this for what its worth but I would run the 130gr Bergers VLD and go from there. 70MOA is enough and then some to get to 1000yds with 20MOA.

[DaveMc]

You won't need to swap the rail to 20moa for 7-800 yards with that scope and probably can get to 1000 as well.

[michaeljp]

Thaks for the replies gents

[John23]

I have the same scope on a 6.5x47.

1000 yards should be around 30moa give or take.

I would still get a 20moa rail so the scope is in its mid range of adjustment rather than its extremes.


JH

[michaeljp]

I have the same scope on a 6.5x47.

1000 yards should be around 30moa give or take.

I would still get a 20moa rail so the scope is in its mid range of adjustment rather than its extremes.


JH

The blokes at Safari firearms said the same thing John. I got a 20moa rings/mount in one.
Cheers

[michaeljp]

I have the same scope on a 6.5x47.

1000 yards should be around 30moa give or take.

I would still get a 20moa rail so the scope is in its mid range of adjustment rather than its extremes.


JH

The blokes at Safari firearms( that where i bough the gun)said the same thing John. I got a Nightforce 20moa rings/mount in one.
Cheers