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Trip20 · October 7, 2005, 01:14 PM

Before I decide on what size mounts to purchase, I take my scope and stick it to a piece of modeling clay. Then, I put my cheek on the stock where I feel the most comfortable in my shooting position.

I then place the scope (with glob of clay) on the receiver and adjust as necessary until it is sitting at the best height for my shooting position. This helps me decide what size mounts to purchase. It makes your rifle/scope/mount comination fit you, rather than you adjusting to fit the combination.

As a side note, I have see-thru rings on my 10/22 (didn't need a rail as Weaver makes 10/22 rings which screw directly to receiver). But I also have a very high cheek rest on the target stock, and needed the extra height. With this little recoil, I have had no problems with the see-thru rings. My POI stays the same, and I haven't had to re-sight in the 10/22 since I got it set up at the range earlier in spring of 2005.

October 7, 2005, 01:14 PM	#3
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 2,181	Before I decide on what size mounts to purchase, I take my scope and stick it to a piece of modeling clay. Then, I put my cheek on the stock where I feel the most comfortable in my shooting position. I then place the scope (with glob of clay) on the receiver and adjust as necessary until it is sitting at the best height for my shooting position. This helps me decide what size mounts to purchase. It makes your rifle/scope/mount comination fit you, rather than you adjusting to fit the combination. As a side note, I have see-thru rings on my 10/22 (didn't need a rail as Weaver makes 10/22 rings which screw directly to receiver). But I also have a very high cheek rest on the target stock, and needed the extra height. With this little recoil, I have had no problems with the see-thru rings. My POI stays the same, and I haven't had to re-sight in the 10/22 since I got it set up at the range earlier in spring of 2005.