Reliable scope - Boys first rifle.

[RWT]

The 1” Warne MT’s are hard to find right now. Warne came out with a new model and I hope they are not the replacement for the MT’s.

I would strongly consider the Trij Huron. I just mounted. Credo on a friend rifle. Other than the illumination I don’t see a difference between the 1”
Models.

 

[Castmaster]

The EGW keystones would be a really solid option for 80 bucks besides Mtn Techs.

 

[TreeDog]

Looking into locating a Credo. Recommendations for cheaper 1” rings?

Sportsmatch T048C Tikka 2 Piece Medium 1 Inch Scope Mount: Airguns of Arizona

 

[Castmaster]

Sportsmatch T048C Tikka 2 Piece Medium 1 Inch Scope Mount: Airguns of Arizona

The OP’s son’s rifle is a savage model 10. Tikka rings won’t work lol.

 

[ZackP]

There's a great price on a 3-12 Huron in the classifieds. Buy it so I don't have to keep fighting with my self control.

Actually talking to him now, he has both the 3-12 Huron and CRS.1 lol!

 

[ZackP]

The 1” Warne MT’s are hard to find right now. Warne came out with a new model and I hope they are not the replacement for the MT’s.

I would strongly consider the Trij Huron. I just mounted. Credo on a friend rifle. Other than the illumination I don’t see a difference between the 1”
Models.

Found a set on Amazon I have in the cart. Just waiting for an exact scope before I purchase.

 

[ZackP]

The EGW keystones would be a really solid option for 80 bucks besides Mtn Techs.

I’ll look into these as well.

 

[TreeDog]

The OP’s son’s rifle is a savage model 10. Tikka rings won’t work lol.

long day and I’m on rokslide. Thought the only rifle allowed was a tikka!

 

[ScreamingPotato]

Actually talking to him now, he has both the 3-12 Huron and CRS.1 lol!

If you get the Huron I like the Trijicon TR100 rings for it, nice and matchy lol.

 

[Castmaster]

long day and I’m on rokslide. Thought the only rifle allowed was a tikka!

I am also guilty of suggesting the wrong stuff on here many times

 

[ZackP]

There's a great price on a 3-12 Huron in the classifieds. Buy it so I don't have to keep fighting with my self control.

You're welcome. Just bought this today, should be a solid choice!

 

[ScreamingPotato]

You're welcome. Just bought this today, should be a solid choice!

Hot damn thank you! Lol... I wanted to buy it but shouldn't and don't need it so you definitely saved me.

 

[ZackP]

Had some 30mm rings laying around for it, but I decided to go ahead and order some Warne MTN Techs. I figured I would go ahead and update as we go along!

Thanks fellas.

 

[ZackP]

Huron, rings, and bipod showed up today. Will get pictures and range report with the boy up soon.

So far I’m really liking this Huron, seems like a damn solid choice!

 

[ZackP]

Factory 20MOA rail has been removed, all degreased with alcohol, nail polish on rail and dab on screws. 6-48 at 28 in/lbs.

FWIW, the screws were ready to strip at 28.

Anyone recommend a stock torque for a Savage SA in 308? Factory synthetic stock. That is next on the agenda when I get home from errands.

 

[Castmaster]

Factory 20MOA rail has been removed, all degreased with alcohol, nail polish on rail and dab on screws. 6-48 at 28 in/lbs.

FWIW, the screws were ready to strip at 28.

Anyone recommend a stock torque for a Savage SA in 308? Factory synthetic stock. That is next on the agenda when I get home from errands.

Most stuff if I’m not sure the torque I’ll go 35-40in lbs. I’m sure you can find an online owners manual though to be see what savage recommends.

 

[ZackP]

 

[ZackP]

All mounted and ready to roll! I’ll update with range reports.

65 in/lbs on the ring bases.
30 in/lbs on the caps.

All degreased and loctite applied.

50 in/lbs on the stock screws.

 

[Dave0317]

Looking forward to the range report.
How old is your son and what kind of positions and distances do your shoot?

I’m looking for a similar upgrade to start teaching scope use beyond what you can do with the fixed 4x leupold my son currently uses on our 223 Tikka.

 

[ZackP]

Looking forward to the range report.
How old is your son and what kind of positions and distances do your shoot?

I’m looking for a similar upgrade to start teaching scope use beyond what you can do with the fixed 4x leupold my son currently uses on our 223 Tikka.

I will update when I get a day off to take him out!
He has shot out to 300. Prone, seated, and off a tripod. He's still a young shooter but he has been making pretty good progress!