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Rifle Scopes Bell and Barrel

Re: Bell and Barrel

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sleeper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When mounting a scope, how much space is needed between the bell and barrel? Is there a rule of thumb? </div></div>

Enough to see light through. I'd go at least 5-10mm.
 
Re: Bell and Barrel

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sleeper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can see light, only have about 2-3mm of clearence. </div></div>

+1 to what USMC said... the only downside of 2mm clearance is no room for scope caps. (get out the belt sander!)
 
Re: Bell and Barrel

Already done
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Belt sander that is. This is a .338 Lapua, make any difference?