Rifle Scope Mounted Too Low at Wayne Herald blog

Rifle Scope Mounted Too Low. Yeah, you can mount 'em too low. Depending on bolt size, you may need. If your scope is mounted too low and your bolt is too long, you’ll find yourself at an impasse. This problem is especially pronounced on some bolt action when optics are mounted too low and the bolt in its open position, hits the eyepiece of the rifle scope. If your scope is too high, you’ll have a hard time lining. Therefore, the solution to a proper bolt clearance is the use of higher mounts. Always mount a scope as low as possible. A scope that’s too high or too low can force you into awkward shooting positions, compromising your ability to maintain consistent aim. On most rifles, you do want the centerline of the optic as close to the bore as. Rings that are too low can limit the horizontal travel of the scope in the rings making it more difficult to get the right eye relief. Most modern stock combs are designed for scope use, putting your eye on the scope axis so long as the scope is mounted low. I have found that a 1.5 mount is about as low as i can go and. Big objective lenses may force a high mount—not good when the rifle rides in a saddle scabbard. If you're like me (pic below), too low can be a problem and interfere with your cheekweld and getting a good sight picture. Used low rings but the objective wouldn't clear.

Depending on bolt size, you may need. Used low rings but the objective wouldn't clear. Rings that are too low can limit the horizontal travel of the scope in the rings making it more difficult to get the right eye relief. This problem is especially pronounced on some bolt action when optics are mounted too low and the bolt in its open position, hits the eyepiece of the rifle scope. Therefore, the solution to a proper bolt clearance is the use of higher mounts. I have found that a 1.5 mount is about as low as i can go and. Most modern stock combs are designed for scope use, putting your eye on the scope axis so long as the scope is mounted low. On most rifles, you do want the centerline of the optic as close to the bore as. If your scope is too high, you’ll have a hard time lining. If your scope is mounted too low and your bolt is too long, you’ll find yourself at an impasse.

How Low Should A Scope Be Mounted at Morton Benton blog

Rifle Scope Mounted Too Low Depending on bolt size, you may need. If your scope is too high, you’ll have a hard time lining. This problem is especially pronounced on some bolt action when optics are mounted too low and the bolt in its open position, hits the eyepiece of the rifle scope. Big objective lenses may force a high mount—not good when the rifle rides in a saddle scabbard. Rings that are too low can limit the horizontal travel of the scope in the rings making it more difficult to get the right eye relief. Used low rings but the objective wouldn't clear. If your scope is mounted too low and your bolt is too long, you’ll find yourself at an impasse. Always mount a scope as low as possible. Yeah, you can mount 'em too low. If you're like me (pic below), too low can be a problem and interfere with your cheekweld and getting a good sight picture. On most rifles, you do want the centerline of the optic as close to the bore as. Depending on bolt size, you may need. Therefore, the solution to a proper bolt clearance is the use of higher mounts. Most modern stock combs are designed for scope use, putting your eye on the scope axis so long as the scope is mounted low. A scope that’s too high or too low can force you into awkward shooting positions, compromising your ability to maintain consistent aim. I have found that a 1.5 mount is about as low as i can go and.