Rifle Scopes AI Scope Base Question

[Jethro3898]

Gents,

I plan on putting a 56mm Nightforce scope on my new AE Mk III.
If I use one of the canted AI scope mounts (either 18 or 28 MOA), will that big 56mm objective still clear the barrel even with scope caps?

If it matters, my Mk II will have a Bartlein on it (in case the contour is different than the standard AI contour).


Thanks in advance for the responses.

 

[sib1948]

Re: AI Scope Base Question

I think it should be fine. I have a March FX 5X40 56mm on my Barrett MRAD with 30 MOA canted rail and Barrett ultra high (1.4 inch) rings. Plenty of room for BC covers.

 

[Kiba]

Re: AI Scope Base Question

Plenty of room with the factory AI mounts.