OK, I confess my newbie status and humbly ask for some guidance...
I just got my first (custom) build back from the 'smith and now I'm trying to mount the scope and adjust the chassis to fit me. I've read through several of the scope leveling threads and I think I'm good on how to ensure the scope is level. But I do have a question on where to mount the scope (forward/backward) on the top rail. The chassis I chose is the Cadex Dual Strike. And for those not familiar, it has a top rail that runs from the bolt handle all the way forward to the end of the fore-end -- about 17 inches. Obviously, I'm not going to use the forward most 12" (at least). But how far back should I mount the scope? The chassis also has adjustments for cheek height, length of pull, and recoil pad height. So it's fully adjustable. I'm presuming that once I figure out one reference point (say scope placement or length of pull) the other measurements will be relatively easy to determine, i.e., is it comfortable or do I need to raise the cheek, do I have enough eye relief, etc. I'm just not sure which to pick as the "reference" point and more specifically where in the range of movement for that choice, i.e., scope all the way back, 6" from the back, etc.
Any pointers or ideas will be HIGHLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I just got my first (custom) build back from the 'smith and now I'm trying to mount the scope and adjust the chassis to fit me. I've read through several of the scope leveling threads and I think I'm good on how to ensure the scope is level. But I do have a question on where to mount the scope (forward/backward) on the top rail. The chassis I chose is the Cadex Dual Strike. And for those not familiar, it has a top rail that runs from the bolt handle all the way forward to the end of the fore-end -- about 17 inches. Obviously, I'm not going to use the forward most 12" (at least). But how far back should I mount the scope? The chassis also has adjustments for cheek height, length of pull, and recoil pad height. So it's fully adjustable. I'm presuming that once I figure out one reference point (say scope placement or length of pull) the other measurements will be relatively easy to determine, i.e., is it comfortable or do I need to raise the cheek, do I have enough eye relief, etc. I'm just not sure which to pick as the "reference" point and more specifically where in the range of movement for that choice, i.e., scope all the way back, 6" from the back, etc.
Any pointers or ideas will be HIGHLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance.