Rem 700 SA Bolt Almost Hitting Scope in AICS

[laanguiano]

I have a Rem 700 SA 308 sitting in a 2.0 AICS Stock. I've mounted a 4-16-42SF Monarch Scope with Low 1" Seekings Rings on a Larue 20MOA Base.

When I cycle the bolt it comes within 5mm of hitting the scope. It makes it so very tight its impossible to grip the bolt on both sides. Is this normal?

It even automatically opens up my scope cap because it hits the little lip. Would a bolt knob upgrade make this problem better or worse? Are there specific ones that wont or would work?

Thanks

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[Mike]

Re: Rem 700 SA Bolt Almost Hitting Scope in AICS

If it's not hitting anything is it more of a convenience issue for you? You can always reposition the scope cap or buy a different type.

 

[300sniper]

Re: Rem 700 SA Bolt Almost Hitting Scope in AICS

sand off the offending scope cap tab.

you can also get a longer "tactical" bolt knob installed that will give you more area to grab onto when cycling the bolt.

 

[divejay]

Re: Rem 700 SA Bolt Almost Hitting Scope in AICS

how you ever given a thought to add a tactical knob that will extend a bit longer on what you have migh fix your problems.

my rifle is kinda the same as yours and the badger bolt knob help me get away from the scope. i got medium badger rings on it.
hope this help

 

[laanguiano]

Re: Rem 700 SA Bolt Almost Hitting Scope in AICS

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: divejay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">how you ever given a thought to add a tactical knob that will extend a bit longer on what you have migh fix your problems. </div></div>

Yes I just didnt know if it would make the problem better or worse.

 

[Quicky06]

Re: Rem 700 SA Bolt Almost Hitting Scope in AICS

If you don't want to modify anything you could always get taller rings. Mine does the same thing with a super sniper and weaver tactical 6 hole rings. My butler creak cap has to be clocked to avoid this

 

[GasLight]

Re: Rem 700 SA Bolt Almost Hitting Scope in AICS

Yeah, taller rings are going to give the best/most clearance. A longer handle will work as long as it isn't much wider diameter.

Dave