Just wondering what possible ill-effects could come from mounting a scope kinda high. I just mounted up a new scope and the way i have it set up, the scope sits pretty dang high. Whats the worst that can come of this? I just dont want to invest the time if im just going to tear it apart and get a set of low rings.
Rifle Scopes Scope mounting height...
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Re: Scope mounting height...
The only downside to a higher than necessary scope would be exaggerated point of impact shift due to canting of the rifle/scope combo. That is the main reason you want the scope as low as possible.
- Cameron
The only downside to a higher than necessary scope would be exaggerated point of impact shift due to canting of the rifle/scope combo. That is the main reason you want the scope as low as possible.
- Cameron
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pierce33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just wondering what possible ill-effects could come from mounting a scope kinda high. I just mounted up a new scope and the way i have it set up, the scope sits pretty dang high. Whats the worst that can come of this? I just dont want to invest the time if im just going to tear it apart and get a set of low rings.</div></div>
If stockweld is not muscularly relaxed, with the full weight of the head on the stock, for a good chipmunk roll, parallax error, as well as predictable recoil will be issues. Of course, if the butt stock has an adjustable comb/butt these issues will be controllable.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pierce33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just wondering what possible ill-effects could come from mounting a scope kinda high. I just mounted up a new scope and the way i have it set up, the scope sits pretty dang high. Whats the worst that can come of this? I just dont want to invest the time if im just going to tear it apart and get a set of low rings.</div></div>
If stockweld is not muscularly relaxed, with the full weight of the head on the stock, for a good chipmunk roll, parallax error, as well as predictable recoil will be issues. Of course, if the butt stock has an adjustable comb/butt these issues will be controllable.
Re: Scope mounting height...
Thanks for all the info so far, i will get some pics up later today. As far as the the specs, they are as follows. A Sako 691 action, then i used Burris xtb picatinny bases on top of the dovetail, then medium Burris xtr rings with a Burris xtr 6-24x30 scope.
I dont know she looks pretty dang high no me
Thanks for all the info so far, i will get some pics up later today. As far as the the specs, they are as follows. A Sako 691 action, then i used Burris xtb picatinny bases on top of the dovetail, then medium Burris xtr rings with a Burris xtr 6-24x30 scope.
I dont know she looks pretty dang high no me
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its not necessarily needed but i had the XTR rings and wanted to use them, there isn't much variety in whats available in just sako rings
its not necessarily needed but i had the XTR rings and wanted to use them, there isn't much variety in whats available in just sako rings
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Non adjustable stock with high rings.... sounds like an easy decision.
Non adjustable stock with high rings.... sounds like an easy decision.
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Looks a little high but not overly so. Can you get down and be comfortable behind the scope like Sterling was mentioning? If you can then shoot away but if not I would buy a set of low rings.
Looks a little high but not overly so. Can you get down and be comfortable behind the scope like Sterling was mentioning? If you can then shoot away but if not I would buy a set of low rings.
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Take a look at Seekins rings....they will get that bell as close to the shank as possible with those bases...lower is better with a fixed cheek piece. Glens stuff is top notch!!
Take a look at Seekins rings....they will get that bell as close to the shank as possible with those bases...lower is better with a fixed cheek piece. Glens stuff is top notch!!
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