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HiBC · January 17, 2009, 08:04 PM

On the hi vs lo of the rings,it is not real significant as far as your adjustment problem,however,it might be very important as far as how your rifle fits you,and how well you shoot.

Generally,the limiting factor of how low a scope can be mounted (with a 40mm obj) is about the bolt handle clearing the ocular bell.Generally,the lower you can mount a scope,the better.

The real test is.close your eyes,bring the rifle to your face,and open your eyes.If you must lift your head to get field of view,don't waste time and ammo on those rings.Get lower ones.

Burris is a pretty good company,and they stand behind there stuff,but a defective Burris is not unheard of.

Suppose you have 64 clicks adj travel.back up 32 clicks fom the stop on one end,for W and E.(Or whatever is true with your scope,use 1/2 the travel)

Make a little double vee block setup (wood is fine) that you can spin the scope tube in.put a small target on the wall,and spin the scope.centered in the adj,the crosshairs should not wander much.

January 17, 2009, 08:04 PM	#8
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	On the hi vs lo of the rings,it is not real significant as far as your adjustment problem,however,it might be very important as far as how your rifle fits you,and how well you shoot. Generally,the limiting factor of how low a scope can be mounted (with a 40mm obj) is about the bolt handle clearing the ocular bell.Generally,the lower you can mount a scope,the better. The real test is.close your eyes,bring the rifle to your face,and open your eyes.If you must lift your head to get field of view,don't waste time and ammo on those rings.Get lower ones. Burris is a pretty good company,and they stand behind there stuff,but a defective Burris is not unheard of. Suppose you have 64 clicks adj travel.back up 32 clicks fom the stop on one end,for W and E.(Or whatever is true with your scope,use 1/2 the travel) Make a little double vee block setup (wood is fine) that you can spin the scope tube in.put a small target on the wall,and spin the scope.centered in the adj,the crosshairs should not wander much. Last edited by HiBC; January 17, 2009 at 08:18 PM.