I think ya'll are missing the point,
The question was about scope rings/base height, as the old-school guys want the scope mounted as low as possible.
Low scopes are not correct and actually have a lot of adverse effects to both the shooter and the system
today with our chassis, look at the cheek height and how far you can raise them. Now, look at where your cheek is placed, probably as low as possible. Low rolls the head, causes issues; you actually want the scope at least 1/2" to 3/4" off the barrel
When grandpa was shooting iron sights they were on the barrel. When Dad bought a scope he wanted it like grandpa explained so he mounted his scope low to try and mimic iron sights. Most of this was in a hunting context but like any good game of telephone it expanded to other areas.
Our stocks no longer have a comb that is under the bolt, most of our stuff is inline with the bolt so our heads sit higher hence the need for higher rings. Software fixes the offset, we don't care what our scope height is, the computer adjusts for it.
This is about comfort too, keep our heads up is more comfortable, uses our eyes better, our levels in our heads, etc, so mount it higher and feel the relief
