How high are you're rings
- Thread starter Northtogladwin
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since you dont have a cheek riser lower might be better. i run whateve is needed to be comfortable, usually about 1.5-1.75 depending for me.
- Nov 3, 2010
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I randomly test my rings to keep them from getting high
I am standardized on 1.375" on bolt guns with cheek rests that move.
1.25" should work for an AR with a 30mm scope/ Magpie CTR stock
1.5" better for 34mm on AR generally
1.25" should work for an AR with a 30mm scope/ Magpie CTR stock
1.5" better for 34mm on AR generally
Theoretically nothing.
But when I have my scopes mounted on an AR15, these are the heights I use.
1.25" doesnt always clear front bell/handguard rail with 34mm scope with large objective
1.25" is what I have mounted for a 30mm scope with CTR buttstock now, was shooting it a few days ago; cheekrest height seemed OK with no issues the last 3 range trips
But when I have my scopes mounted on an AR15, these are the heights I use.
1.25" doesnt always clear front bell/handguard rail with 34mm scope with large objective
1.25" is what I have mounted for a 30mm scope with CTR buttstock now, was shooting it a few days ago; cheekrest height seemed OK with no issues the last 3 range trips
A quick and cheap way to get a cheekrest is kitchen sponges (new and clean) wrapped under an ACE bandage. Control cheekrest heigh using tightness of bandage + # of sponges.
It’s 2022, please for the love of god don’t do this! Just buy any one of the number of stocks that are adjustable.
But SH is exactly the place where people buy Tangent Thetas and run Butler Creek caps...
(and the sponge/bandage absorbs recoil to the cheek for heavier calibers)
(and the sponge/bandage absorbs recoil to the cheek for heavier calibers)
^^^^This^^^^
And for the OP. Get a couple decks of playing cards. Take rings off of scope. Get in the shooting position you will be in the most. Keep placing cards underneath scope until you can hold position comfortably with no neck strain for an extended period of time. Then measure from the top of your rail to the center of the scope. That is your ring/mount height. Buy whatever is closest to what you measured. If it's between sizes, go taller on the mount unless the difference between the shorter mount and measurement you took is insignificant. In that case, go with the shorter mount. Too tall of a mount could lead to cheek weld problems.
From a consumer perspective, nothing. From a manufacturing perspective, it would take a taller mount to get a 30mm tube up to height than it would a 34mm because the tube diameter is part of the height measurement of the mount.
I just re-read the thread. I missed his reply to your question. Yup, the objective contacting the handguard would be the reason.
