How close to mount scope?

[B4Maz]

I have a Rem 700 .308 with a XLR Evolution chassis. I have about 1/4" clearance between the stock and the scope objective lense. Is this enough clearance?

 

[roggom]

Plenty, just make sure to get a correct measurement of your "scope over bore" to input into your favorite ballistics software.

Determining Scope Height Above Bore within AccurateShooter.com

 

[agbm]

Looks great, it really counts on what is comfortable for you!!!!! Get behind it,look through the scope and see how it feels.feels good go with it if not use lower or higher rings. What works for me, may not work for you.The main thing is do not let barrel or chassis touch the scope objective.

 

[B4Maz]

Thanks for the help everyone.

I am concerned because I think the objective is hitting the barrel shroud when the gun fires. There is a little scuffing on the shroud right underneath where the objective would touch it.

 

[roggom]

Should not have that much play, enough to move 1/4 but considering your rings are that high, anything is possible.

I had an xlr and know the finish was very easy to scuff and or scratch, may have happened before while setting up and you just noticed it.

I would put a piece of masking tape on the shroud and something on the objective (a little magic marker or pencil graphite) something that will transfer onto the masking tape to verify. Maybe your shroud is loose.

 

[B4Maz]

Good idea. I'll try that next time at the range.

How did you like your XLR?

 

[roggom]

It was a great stock, my needs just changed and I went with a McMillan HTG for hunting and offhand shooting.

 

[mdmp5]

The advantage to having the scope really low is that the cheek weld is much better, allowing for less neck strain during a range session. I don't know if a 308 has enough recoil to warp the scope downward during firing. I have seen slo mo videos of a 50 cal and you can actually see the rail bend, but that is with a 50.

 

[6Dasher]

He has an adjustable cheekpiece, so he can adjust without lowering the scope.

 

[Garyc]

1/4" is plenty, far more than you really need. No worries.

 

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I think as long as you can out on some scope caps to protect that glass, you should be alright, lower is better.


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[JustG]

You will be just fine. I'm about 3/8"

 

[6Dasher]

Trick question: Why is lower better?

 

[leadbullet]

As long as the scope doesn't touch the barrel, you are low enough.
Cheers