Changing the question.
I was able to get to a gun shop who luckily had an extra 700 rail and they cut it so it would fit. I now had enough clearance to put the scope on, but not for my front cap.
Does anyone think putting AR15 style 2 piece risers would be OK? They told me no because I wanted the scope as close to the bore as possible. Why? Wouldn't it also make it easier for me to reach out to longer distances if my scope runs out of adjustment (because of the added height.)
I was able to get to a gun shop who luckily had an extra 700 rail and they cut it so it would fit. I now had enough clearance to put the scope on, but not for my front cap.
Does anyone think putting AR15 style 2 piece risers would be OK? They told me no because I wanted the scope as close to the bore as possible. Why? Wouldn't it also make it easier for me to reach out to longer distances if my scope runs out of adjustment (because of the added height.)