Rifle Scopes Scope mount - is this too close?

[JBurer]

I mounted a scope/rings combo I purchased used from a member on this board. The scope mounts level, but *just* makes contact with the rail system on the barrel of the rifle.

Do I need taller rings?

Thanks,
John

 

[lowlight]

Re: Scope mount - is this too close?

hard to tell from your camera angle... if its not touching anywhere it is ok.

 

[JBurer]

Re: Scope mount - is this too close?

I think it is making very light contact on the rails.
Can you explain what can happen to the scope if the rifle is fired this way?
Thanks,
John

 

[JBurer]

Re: Scope mount - is this too close?

By the way, these are Badger Max 50 High rings.
http://www.badgerordnance.com/productgroup.php?id=rings

 

[lowlight]

Re: Scope mount - is this too close?

If you can't slide a folded paper I wouldn't shoot it you can bend the tube... if you think it is making light contact, it is, so change the rings.

 

[JBurer]

Re: Scope mount - is this too close?

Thanks lowlight - I'll be buying some new rings!