Rifle Scopes scope bell to barrel clearance on 338?

[radmcg]

Can the scope bell be to close to the barrel on a large caliber like a 338. I have a SB 56mm with 1" badgers. I have .088 clearnce at the bell. A Butler creek will fit but it just kisses the barrel at the very bottom. With barrel flex on firing can this damage the scope? I have read the sticky and Glen stated he had filed the bottom of BC covers but also made a statement about ? minimum clearance on a 50 cal. I know a 338 ain't a 50 but could my clearance be to close?
AHA
Rad

 

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Re: scope bell to barrel clearance on 338?

Just take a razor blade and shave off some of the cap. Then use some sand paper until you obtain ~0.030 clearance. You and your scope will be fine.