Episode 118 scope setup

[M113A3]

About to set up a new scope and there was a good overview of the set up. My question is about scope height. I have only set up one and I got it as close to the barrel as possible with clearance for the scope caps. I recall that at least one podcast talked about getting as low as possible was not the right thing for tactical bolt guns..? I don't know if I imagined that I heard this or not... is there a newer rule of thumb..?

Thanks!

 

[Timetoshoot]

Being able to run the bolt without your hand smacking the scope is a consideration. Depending on bolt throw, scope size, how you grasp the bolt, and the size of your hand , you might need to raise the scope for clearance. Some rifle, scope, and shooter combos require tall rings and then an adjustable check piece.

 

[Cheyenne Bodie]

Try to get it as low as possible with decent clearance, don't have the objective just 0.1mm off the barrel for obvious reasons.

 

[M113A3]

Good point on the bolt throw... I will have to remember that when setting it up.

 

[Lowlight]

Getting low was not in reference to the scope, beyond maybe I was saying with an adjustable cheek piece

I would have to listen, you want it low, but it not paramount it be so close

With the adjustability in the rifle, and with the software doing a lot of work for us, the Scope over Bore is not a critical consideration but something to look at in the context of the setup. If you cannot adjust your cheek it's critical if you can adjust it, it's not as big a deal

Some actions do throw the bolt very close to the scope so you have to look at that too, bolt handle size etc.

 

[M113A3]

I plan to find the sweet spot and then place the scope on and go from there and find the best balance.

Thanks - love the podcast.