Rifle Scopes Are my rings too high?

[Scratchthejeepguy]

This is a Remington 700 SPS tactical in .308 with a Vortex 6-24X50 scope mounted in TPS medium rings on a one piece base. This base is a temporary 0-MOA base, and I have a 20-MOA base on order, that I'll be switching to. I had heard that lows or mediums would work with this scope/rifle combo, but now after seeing it... I'm thinking I should've gone with low rings. There is about .360 space between the scope cap and the barrel, and the difference in ring height is .149 according to manufacturers specs.

I plan on switching stocks to probably some chassis sytem in the near future but haven't decided which one yet. Should I go through the hassle of finding and switching to lows, which would give me about .211 of clearance between barrel and scope cap, (not accounting for the 20-MOA drop though...) or should I leave it? I get more of a "chin weld" than a cheek weld the way it is right now...

 

[mjh30]

Looks high, lows may work better for you, unless you like having a high cheek piece.

 

[Aqua Mark]

You need a good cheek weld. I would not switch rings until you get the 20MOA base and final stock installed. Some guys can get more comfortable behind MED rings (easier on the neck), so some the equation is personal preference. Bottom line is use what it takes to make your shooting the most consistent.

 

[Scratchthejeepguy]

I guess I don't mind having a high cheek piece, (as long as my future chassis has an adjustable one which I'm pretty sure it will...) I do like the idea of being easier on the neck so maybe I'll keep these. I was going to return these and get the lows, but it looks like the only reason to get the lows is if I can't get a good cheek weld right? Which I should be able to get with an adjustable chassis.

 

[DirtyDave]

Close your eyes and mount the rifle so you have good cheek weld. Then open your eyes. Is your eye lined up with the scope? If not, then raise or lower it accordingly

 

[Scratchthejeepguy]

Oh I know it's too high... Im pretty sure that even with low rings it'll still be too high since it'll only drop down a little more than 1/8".
I'm pretty sure that whatever chassis I go with will have an adjustable cheek piece so I should be good once I get that, but is there any other reason I should go through the trouble of having to ship these back and order the lows, when I want to start shooting now.

If there is a good reason to switch to lows, I'll do it... But if it not, I'd like to lap these and get shooting.

I'd rather not lap these, shoot it, then buy the lows and basically let these 90.00 rings go to waste sitting on my shelf.

 

[midmoguy]

Well if have a good cheek riser and can get a good sight picture no reason to change but if you have to move you head all the time that's reason enough for me

 

[Scratchthejeepguy]

Well with either rings, using the factory stock, I know the scope will be too high. So i think in the mean time, I'm going to lap the medium rings, and mount everything up so I can shoot it. I'm going to add a temporary riser so I can get a good cheek weld now.

When I get my future chassis system, Ill be able to use the adjustable riser then.

Am I going to have to re-lap the rings when I get my other base?

 

[Diablo]

Lap dance, Yes.

Lap rings, NO.

Oh, wait.....did you say TPS rings?........never mind.

 

[Pappasniper]

Yea, too high. You can get a Karsten cheek riser for $75 or so. And shoot that stock, those rings until you get your gun dialed in.
I run them and like them. I have one on my rem700 5R.

It's not a McMillian adj A5, but its $75

 

[Pappasniper]

Lap dance, Yes.

Lap rings, NO.

Oh, wait.....did you say TPS rings?........never mind.

Oh shit that was belly laugh funny. Still don't lap them.

 

[Scratchthejeepguy]

Why not lap them? Are you guys saying wait until I get the new base then lap the rings, or lapping the rings is bad?

 

[slate84]

higher end rings you dont lap because of the quality and precision of the machining. tps claim 98% contact without lapping.

 

[judgedelta]

My suggestion: Get you a mouse pad or two and raise your stock up until you get a new one with an adjustable cheek piece. Or spend $150 or so on new rings which may not be the best on your new stock. Also, consider where that 20 MOA base us going to put your scope. Your money, your choice.

 

[SWThomas]

I had the same issue with a set of rings I used on my T/C Encore Endeavor Muzzleloader. I went with a lower set of the same rings and like it A LOT more now.

 

[allie]

its best as close to bore as possible but yeah you also need a good cheek weld.

 

[Scratchthejeepguy]

Thanks all, I've decided to stick with the medium rings, put some foam on the stock for now, and shoot it. I'll get some pics of the results tomorrow.

This is my first .308 and I can't wait to shoot it!

 

[tomcat mv]

Lap dance, Yes.

Lap rings, NO.

Oh, wait.....did you say TPS rings?........never mind.

Are my rings too high, and do they make my ass look big when I am prone?

 

[Scratchthejeepguy]

My ass already looks too big... Prone or not.

 

[jhart2424]

I just set up my new rifle and went with low rings and a 20moa Badger base. I had to relieve a little off the front of the base to allow the scope with a 44mm Obj. and low rings to get proper eye relief. The scope is sitting about 1/16 off the barrel and the scope cap is just barely touching.... I think I am going to go with a set of mediums that will raise it up another 1/16 to make it just right. Like people have said, wait till the new base comes in and see how it looks.