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Rifle Scopes Advise on ring height

JRM

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I've been watching this forum for quite awhile as there is more knowledge to absorb and decode, then there would ever be for my to comment on. Thanks to everyone who shares their knowledge.

I picked up a Bushmaster BA50 which has a picatinny rail incorporated into the receiver as well as the tube (which is optional and can be removed). I picked up a Leupold Mark 4 (30mm tube) with a 50mm objective off another Hide member to mount on top the rifle with medium rings included. Unfortunately I could not mount the optic far enough forward to clear the front objective while still allowing adequate eye relief with the included rings. I need to replace the mediums with something taller without going too tall. I was quoted from Leupold that the High height ring will work. I double checked with Brownells and they said the Super High. Under normal circumstances this would not be a big deal however I have no shops close that carry anything of quality for a mount and I am forced to purchase online. Could someone give me more accurate advice on what I need? The Super High is a sure thing however can I get by with Highs?