I’m using a SWFA 6x MQ.

All the talk of 20 MOA rails and 40 MOA rings got to me, but the height ruins my cheek weld, and adding a cheek pad seems to defeat the purpose of having a Fieldcraft in the first place.

I'm using the same on a Montana - no MOA rails or special rings, just Leup rings. I can't use all the scope much less the rings/rail.

Not apples to apples but still relatively heavy scope on a light rifle - feels good in the mits still.

What caliber are you shooting and how far are you shooting with that 6x scope?

I was very surprised when adding a 20 MOA rail with Seekins rings and a NF 3-10 SHV that it did not negatively impact cheek weld.

6.5 Creedmoor and I haven’t shot it past 200 yet. We have a longer range, I just need to get out of work some afternoon and shoot it.

Maybe I need more range time to assess. With the stock pack my eye is perfectly aligned when I mount the rifle. Without, not as much.

Of course the stock is different, but the weld was about the same as I recall. The rail just changed how tight the weld is. I was pessimistic about the rail until I tried it.

I have a Tract Tekoa 3-12x42 with T-Plex mounted in LW Talleys. It's possibly my best hunting scope. The reticle is clearly better than the duplex in a VX-5 HD 2-10. Only had it out once for a special doe hunt.

According to a review, the Tekoa shares the mechanics of the Torics, but is 4 to 1 instead of 5 to 1, and lacks the ED glass. Been on three rifles so far, and so far, so good. Might try something lighter later, maybe the VX-5, or a Accupoint, but I kinda hear an SHV calling me. Since I don't throw my rifles, the Talleys will be fine until they're not.

After toting 6.5 pounds around, it's going to be hard to carry anything heavier.

I’m running a couple of mine in different configurations. The 6.5 and 22/250 have enough elevation in the scope to reach 600 yards easily. I haven’t taken the .308 to 600 yet to see how I’m doing with room in the erector. Cheek weld is perfect for me with the 22/250 and .308. The 6.5 is just a smidge high for me.

18.5” 6.5 CM - Nightforce 2.5-10x42 / Nightforce Ultralight low rings / 0 MOA Talley base

18.5” .308 - Leupold VX6HD 2-12 / Talley lows

21” 22-250 - Nightforce 2.5-10x32 / Talley lows

Just because Stick loves the extra inclination doesn't mean you will.

Hell, I shoot out to 1,350 all the time without the extra 60 moa.

Yank those inserts, flatten your schit out and enjoy the weld you want.

If you ever decide you just gotta have it, throw them back in there.

That’s probably what I’ll do.

I keep looking at the drop tables and thinking, with a 200 yard zero, I don’t need much available elevation to get to 1,000.

And I’d need quite a bit more practice and DOPE to take a shot past 400 yards or so.

.260 with 147's @ 2,750 and a flat 6x MQ gets a guy to 1,700 yards most days.

I have a SWFA 3-9 on my fieldcraft on a 20 MOA rail. I have high cheek bones and have to use a stock pack on any rifle with a scope. Yes even VX-2s in talley lows, so the use of the pack and build it up a little higher isn't a big deal for me and just something I have to do to make it "work" to be able to get my cheek bone on the stock with my eyes closed and open up to a full sight picture.

The stock packs I use also has a zippered pocket that I store extra rounds and a lighter.

Don't see going back to talley's anytime soon.

Just a 3-9x40 conquest on a fc 30-06 in Talley lows. I won’t be shooting at game over 400 (and very rarely over 300) yards with a lightweight rifle and this combo gets me there.

Talley rail on all:

6.5, Seekins 1" low, 2-10 Tract Toric
6.5, Seekins 30mm low, 3-10 SHV
7-08, Seekins 1" low, 6x42 S&B
30-06, Seekins 30mm low, 2.5-10 NXS

They are all a little high for me. Easiest/simplest work around for me has been to build up a "stock pack" with my fat face by starting with the stock on my jawline and sliding my face down it...not the best for quick shots but it works.

I've got another rifle I just experimented with building up by gorilla taping a section of flip-flop to it then wrapping with coflex. I'll try to get a pic posted sometime. It's actually a great fit.

1-8 Nightforce NX8 and Talley LW Lows on a 308. The scope still sits way too high, so I've built the stock up with mouse pad and tape. Will replace the mounts with a rail one of these days, especially since there isn't a low enough mount that doesn't require building up the comb.

How ya liking that 1-8?? I have been thinking about getting one long and hard, but just can't "justify" it in my mind yet.

Couple that with a .35 MIL (1.2 MOA) dot that essentially covers up 5" of target at 400 yards has me a little apprehensive as well. Of course its all about usage and realistically it would be fine given the applciation but occasionally I like to run it out to distance and thats where I worry I may find the "large" center dot annoying.

I also thought the large dot would be an issue, but in practice I'm really liking it. The dot stands out nicely on animals, and doesn't seem too large for the degree of precision necessary for hunting. I suppose for a small varmint or target gun the dot could be a bit large, but it seems just right for big game hunting. Overall I really like the scope. If they were $500 instead of $1500 +, I'd probably own several more.

Thanks for the reply!! Glad you like it!! Now I just gotta find one to check out in person.

VX6 2-12x42 Firedot in Talley LW rings on my 6.5 creedmoor.

Only thing I would change is to use lower mounts (if they were available)... patiently waiting for that! Maybe these Leupold Backcountry rings will be lower if they release a set for the FC.

I'm running a Swarovski Z3 3-10X42 on my Fireldcraft Swede. Great glass, I just wish I could get out and kill something with it.

Last spring I picked up a FC in 6mm CM and a bargain Sig Tango4 [4-12 x 42.]
Set in Medium Talleys, I thought I'd see what this little rifle will do and initial
targeting was great so I haven't screwed with it since even though the scope
seems large for that size rifle. My initial loads work very well and have accounted for
a few coyotes and fox.

I haven't tried any really long shooting [past 400 yards] and that will have to wait for summer.

The Tango 4 has some nice features.....I like the lighted reticle....knob turning has not
worked out well for me as I dig for reading glasses to see what I'm doing.

The jury is still out on Sig scopes for me but thus far it's doing the job.

Last spring I picked up a FC in 6mm CM and a bargain Sig Tango4 [4-12 x 42.]
Set in Medium Talleys, I thought I'd see what this little rifle will do and initial
targeting was great so I haven't screwed with it since even though the scope
seems large for that size rifle. My initial loads work very well and have accounted for
a few coyotes and fox.

I haven't tried any really long shooting [past 400 yards] and that will have to wait for summer.

The Tango 4 has some nice features.....I like the lighted reticle....knob turning has not
worked out well for me as I dig for reading glasses to see what I'm doing.

The jury is still out on Sig scopes for me but thus far it's doing the job.

A quick/dirty raised cheek piece to help with height of Talley base with Seekins low rings. It works well for shooting. I haven't hunted it yet. Made with a $2 flip flop (cut/shaped), gorilla taped to the stock, then wrapped with a $1.59 roll of coflex. Will probably take it hunting this weekend so I'll find out how bad stuff will stick to the coflex...it's made to adhere to itself. I will probably unwrap it a bit and thread it back through the previous wrap to tie it off better, though it hasn't loosened yet.

I like the NX8...well enough that I haven't taken it off this rifle yet. The reticle is course, but it works great for me on 300 yard steel as it seems easy to center....it's not looking at a fine aiming point like most scopes but it can be put on a target repeatably and quickly. I like it. Above 6x the image gets a little fuzzy and in low light it suffers a little. I'd love to see a x32 objective but like it well enough as is that, like PG, if the cost was a little less I have a couple more rifles that would be wearing it.

SWFA 6x, 3-9x42mm, Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x and 3-10x SHV. Have used Tally LW, Pic rails with Warne Mountain Tech and Burris Sig XTR rings. The FC I’m using this year has a SS 3-9x in Tally LW’s.

Running a swfa 3-9 in talley lows, Im really liking the setup.

You make a good point: everyone's different and only you can tell what's going to work for you. I've got so many chin-weld setups it's almost my natural position. The FC fits me very well however. A rail would make swapping scopes easier though.

Curious how many of the guys giving stock cheek pad advise are running 40 plus moa in your mounts?

SS 3-9 with Talley 0 MOA rail, Burris XTR Sig rings, stock pack.

Just mounted a Meopta Meostar R2 1.7-10x42 with 4c (that I got from CLNY) in Talley lows, haven't got to site it in yet but so far like what I see.....

Hadn’t heard of that one. Sounds interesting, will have to look into.

That serial # feels cursed.

742?

Something about that number I don’t know?

3.5-10x40 B&C

The Meostar is by no means a light weight, think it weighs in at 20.3 oz, but from what I’ve seen has excellent glass and I like the illuminated 4C reticle and eye relief runs about 3.7 to 3.9 inches which shouldn’t be a problem on this 6.5 Creedmoor

Have one in .243 and one in .270 both topped with Swarovski Z3 3-10x42 BRH

Hey Brad, what height are those rings? Thanks.

6X SS

Those are Low's. I DO wish they made X-Lows!

Vortex Razor HD LH 2X10-40

Karl Kaps 6x42, Talley 0 MOA rail, TPS SL rings

I want one, but probably not for the FC, unless I got a 4x. Some of the shots I get are very close, 20-30 feet, usually moving, and often in dim light first thimg in the AM. I know an "experienced" shooter is supposed to be able to shoulder his rifle and be lined right up, but a low end makes it easier.

Pappy, that has got to be the perfect set-up. Excellent! RJ

Agree. I emailed Leupold asking about plans to make lower one piece rings and they responded saying they would pass the input along to the folks designing their one piece mount. Would make this setup perfect.

I emailed Warne and Weaver about making bases for the Fieldcraft. Both indicated that mounts were not currently planned, but they supposedly forwarded my requests up the line.

Yes! I measured my barrel and bolt clearance with an SWFA 3-9, and X-lows (which I believe are a .1" drop from the Lows) would still allow the scope to clear, while really helping with cheek weld.