Well this is different. Scope ring position isn't ideal

[yocan]

So I just got done mounting a leupold VX-5hd 3-15x56 it has a 3.8 eye relief on a 20 moa rail on a rem 700 action.

Couple things you should know I'm tall (6'5" but most of that heights in my upper body so long neck) USO rings. And in general I'm new to setting up optics.

I couldn't find numbers for USO rings so used what I saw online for others 50 in lbs for the base and 18 in/lbs for the rings.

To get no scope shadow in a straight line with the bore body position I ended up with a ring 10% off the rail on the front (as in on the last notch) and the rear ring is over the bridge.. I can bring them back and see through it but it quickly attains a moderate scope shadow doing that. So umm yeah.. advice? Get a new scope get a new 20 moa rail or shoot it it won't hurt anything?

Side note any reason not to use this throw lever with this scope? https://www.leupold.com/throw-lever-vx5hd-and-vx6hd Any that goes all the way around I think would force me into higher rings.

 

[acudaowner]

adjustit so it fits better for you even if you just need higher rings maybe .

 

[yocan]

adjustit so it fits better for you even if you just need higher rings maybe .

Honestly I'm quite comfortable like that if it won't kill the accuracy/optic.

 

[tnc]

Can you add spacers to the buttstock to lengthen the pull on the rifle? That might move your head farther back on the stock enabling you to move the scope back a bit.

 

[357Max]

Honestly I'm quite comfortable like that if it won't kill the accuracy/optic.

Why not add a spacer or 3 in the butt pad to increase length of pull.

 

[yocan]

Can you add spacers to the buttstock to lengthen the pull on the rifle? That might move your head farther back on the stock enabling you to move the scope back a bit.

Why not add a spacer or 3 in the butt pad to increase length of pull.

fair point and what ideally I should do. sure do like shorter LOP when I can set it up. Do I need to or is it safe to shoot as is? Because really IF its ok it feels great

 

[Kamerad]

OP, do you have height proportianate arms? That is, a 6’5” wingspan?

 

[Average guy]

Looks like you can move the front ring back one slot on the pic rail. I run most of my scopes that far forward. You should be fine.

 

[yocan]

OP, do you have height proportianate arms? That is, a 6’5” wingspan?

6'9 actually

Looks like you can move the front ring back one slot on the pic rail. I run most of my scopes that far forward. You should be fine.

Then I'd only need the slightest spacer or heck a vest

 

[Average guy]

Exactly. I have to run my front ring directly in front of the turret on my gen2 razor to get everything right.

 

[357Max]

6'9 actually

Then I'd only need the slightest spacer or heck a vest

I also like shorter length of pull for positional shooting. It helps for kneeling & standing.
That said I'm 5'-10" it's relative. 13 1/4" is short for me. At 6'-5" with a 6'-9" wingspan 14 1/2" is short for you & yet would require adding but spacers.

It will hurt accuracy if your natural point of aim is jacked up via too short a lop.

Watch this and see if it sheds any light.

PRS Talk - Length of Pull Q&A Answered

Length of Pull Q&A For our visual learners in regards to length of pull. Caylen and I covered this during our Modern Day Sniper Podcast in Episode 4 when we talk rifle set up and length of pull. Immediately after we got blown up with questions in regards to wrist angle and too long or too short...

www.snipershide.com

 

[spife7980]

Looks like you can move the front ring back one slot on the pic rail. I run most of my scopes that far forward. You should be fine.

Yeah, seems to be a pretty easy fix…

 

[chevy_man]

I would run it no problem.

Actually, I'd add a spacer and get the 15" length of pull you should have to bring your face away from the bolt. If you can't cycle the bolt without smashing into your face, your stock needs length.

I'm 6'1" wingspan, and run 14" comfortably.