When mounting a scope, how much space is needed between the bell and barrel? Is there a rule of thumb?
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Re: Bell and Barrel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sleeper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When mounting a scope, how much space is needed between the bell and barrel? Is there a rule of thumb? </div></div>
Enough to see light through. I'd go at least 5-10mm.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sleeper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When mounting a scope, how much space is needed between the bell and barrel? Is there a rule of thumb? </div></div>
Enough to see light through. I'd go at least 5-10mm.
Re: Bell and Barrel
Thats fine. The closer you get the objective the better. If I can slide 3 or 4 sheets of paper it's good enough.
Thats fine. The closer you get the objective the better. If I can slide 3 or 4 sheets of paper it's good enough.
Re: Bell and Barrel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sleeper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can see light, only have about 2-3mm of clearence. </div></div>
+1 to what USMC said... the only downside of 2mm clearance is no room for scope caps. (get out the belt sander!)
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sleeper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can see light, only have about 2-3mm of clearence. </div></div>
+1 to what USMC said... the only downside of 2mm clearance is no room for scope caps. (get out the belt sander!)
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