I began looking for a quality 20MOA scope mount. I wanted a canted scope mount so that if and when I ever stretched it way out, I would have plenty of elevation adjustment. I settled on a Leupold Mark 4 cantilever 20MOA one piece mount in 30mm ring size.
I initially put an Athlon Argos 6-24×50 on it with plans to use it to function check it and break it in. As luck would have it, SWFA had a sale and the $850 Athlon Ares BTR 4.5-27×50 went on sale for $300 off! Ordered one and I really like it.
It is a first focal plane mil/mil scope with illuminated tree reticle with .2 mil hash marks.
I’m not going to rehash the reasons why mil based scopes are better, I have done that before and all of the information is out there if you want it.
It has made a really nice rifle, it checks off all of the blocks I was after. At over 15 pound with a full magazine and the mild nature of the Creedmoor it should be a pleasure to shoot.
In part 4 we will see how it shoots and functions. Stay tuned.
