The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Practical significant difference between low and medium rings?

mikejonestkd · May 30, 2009, 03:14 PM

In general it is better to have the scope as close to the bore as possible/ practical, but it has nothing to do with accuracy.

However, a rifle scope that is comfortably mounted at a height that works for you is more important than one that is a low as possible. Get the medium height rings and you'll be fine.

As an example : I spent part of thursday at the range with several firearms, including a shortened .22 bolt that my young son has. It was frustrating to get a proper cheek weld with the very low mounts for the scope and very short stock.

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May 30, 2009, 03:14 PM	#3
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,716	In general it is better to have the scope as close to the bore as possible/ practical, but it has nothing to do with accuracy. However, a rifle scope that is comfortably mounted at a height that works for you is more important than one that is a low as possible. Get the medium height rings and you'll be fine. As an example : I spent part of thursday at the range with several firearms, including a shortened .22 bolt that my young son has. It was frustrating to get a proper cheek weld with the very low mounts for the scope and very short stock. Comfort and easy of use is more important than what the experts say is " better "... __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.