mounting a rifle scope ?

rebs · May 22, 2017, 08:29 AM

How important is it to mount the scope low and close to the bore ?

Wyosmith · May 22, 2017, 08:52 AM

The height over bore is not a major consideration as far as how the rifle will shoot, but can be a huge consideration as to how the rifle fits you, and also a consideration as to how the bolt handle clears the eye piece (on a bolt action)

What rifles are you talking about and what scope?

g.willikers · May 22, 2017, 12:30 PM

The height of the scope should be determined by where your eye is, with a proper cheek weld on the stock.
And that's a whole 'nuther topic altogether.

Pahoo · May 22, 2017, 12:54 PM

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How important is it to mount the scope low and close to the bore ?

Just taking your post at face value, it is very important. Now then, it doesn't stop there as there are "additional" considerations. There are some excellent videos in YouTube that might help with any additional questions that you will have. I can send you one link, as you wish. .....

I once had what I thought, was a perfect mount until I tried to install the objective scope cap. I had to cut away a bottom section of the cap. I see that Leopold makes a scope whose front bell, partially straddles the barrel. ....

Be Safe !!!

T. O'Heir · May 22, 2017, 01:16 PM

A scope can only be as low as the front ocular allows. Too high creates cheek weld and sighting issues. Those see through rings do it instantly.

Gunplummer · May 22, 2017, 01:36 PM

You bet. Those see through rings were one of the dumbest ideas to come along. I don't know how many people I have run into that put them on and then never bothered to see if the iron sights were lined up. I do remember one guy that tried it when scopes were steel tubes with no rubber at the eyepeice. Cut a ring in his forehead.

rebs · May 22, 2017, 03:15 PM

The rifle is an AR and the scope is nikon 4-12 x 44 I believe it is 44.

Pahoo · May 22, 2017, 06:51 PM

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Those see through rings were one of the dumbest ideas to come along

May not be at the top of the dumb-list but pretty close. .....

Be Safe !!!

May 22, 2017, 08:29 AM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	mounting a rifle scope ? How important is it to mount the scope low and close to the bore ?

May 22, 2017, 12:30 PM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	The height of the scope should be determined by where your eye is, with a proper cheek weld on the stock. And that's a whole 'nuther topic altogether. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

May 22, 2017, 01:16 PM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	A scope can only be as low as the front ocular allows. Too high creates cheek weld and sighting issues. Those see through rings do it instantly. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

May 22, 2017, 08:52 AM	#2
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	The height over bore is not a major consideration as far as how the rifle will shoot, but can be a huge consideration as to how the rifle fits you, and also a consideration as to how the bolt handle clears the eye piece (on a bolt action) What rifles are you talking about and what scope?

May 22, 2017, 01:36 PM	#6
Gunplummer Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: South East Pa. Posts: 3,364	You bet. Those see through rings were one of the dumbest ideas to come along. I don't know how many people I have run into that put them on and then never bothered to see if the iron sights were lined up. I do remember one guy that tried it when scopes were steel tubes with no rubber at the eyepeice. Cut a ring in his forehead.

May 22, 2017, 03:15 PM	#7
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	The rifle is an AR and the scope is nikon 4-12 x 44 I believe it is 44.