Scope close to rail

[Woolsocks]

My new scope is quite close to the rail in front and back. Is this an issue as long as it’s not touching? I’m assuming the only place you really need some clearance is at the bell, cause’ of barrel whip.

 

[hafejd30]

Zero issue whatsoever

 

[Woolsocks]

My new scope is quite close to the rail in front and back. Is this an issue as long as it’s not touching? I’m assuming the only place you really need some clearance is at the bell, cause’ of barrel whip.

Thanks!

 

[Woolsocks]

Zero issue whatsoever

Thanks!

 

[carbonbased]

Got a pic of how close the objective is to the barrel?

 

[carbonbased]

Also:


Frank talks about having the scope caps touching a handguard (or even too close) has bent scopes under recoil.

 

[Woolsocks]

Also:


Frank talks about having the scope caps touching a handguard (or even too close) has bent scopes under recoil.

Eh, it’s in the safe now, but there’s a good 1/4 inch clearance.

 

[Holliday]

My new scope is quite close to the rail in front and back. Is this an issue as long as it’s not touching? I’m assuming the only place you really need some clearance is at the bell, cause’ of barrel whip.

I have had that issue in the past and filed a 45° on the rail to add a better margin for error. Some black paint to finish the 45° .

 

[FuhQ]

My new scope is quite close to the rail in front and back. Is this an issue as long as it’s not touching? I’m assuming the only place you really need some clearance is at the bell, cause’ of barrel whip.

Dude, if you can fit a folded piece of printer paper (or a single playing card or index card) between it, you're good to go.