Will I have a bolt/scope contact problem?
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Fork Horn
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Northeast Texas
Posts: 442
Will I have a bolt/scope contact problem?
Wanting to have a custom rifle built off of a Rem. 700 action.
I also typically prefer Leupold low rings.
Going to use a Leupold VX-III 3.5-10X40
I know the 40mm. objective will clear the barrel, but should I expect the 90 degree bolt throw to contact the eyepiece of the scope when the bolt is raised?
I also typically prefer Leupold low rings.
Going to use a Leupold VX-III 3.5-10X40
I know the 40mm. objective will clear the barrel, but should I expect the 90 degree bolt throw to contact the eyepiece of the scope when the bolt is raised?
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It depends on the stock you choose, lows might be to low if you get a higher comb stock...I had to use mediums with a B&C thumbhole stock to be comfy and highs would actually be a little better when using ear muffs...lows were miserable...
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Fork Horn
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Northeast Texas
Posts: 442
the 40mm objective will clear the barrel.....possibly because I mount my scopes a tad further forward than average.
I mount them as far forward as possible where I still get a full field of view when at full magnification. It also gives me a little mental comfort when shooting heavy recoiling rifles that I wont get caught over the eye with the scope.
I mount them as far forward as possible where I still get a full field of view when at full magnification. It also gives me a little mental comfort when shooting heavy recoiling rifles that I wont get caught over the eye with the scope.
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the 40mm objective will clear the barrel.....possibly because I mount my scopes a tad further forward than average.
I mount them as far forward as possible where I still get a full field of view when at full magnification. It also gives me a little mental comfort when shooting heavy recoiling rifles that I wont get caught over the eye with the scope.
I mount them as far forward as possible where I still get a full field of view when at full magnification. It also gives me a little mental comfort when shooting heavy recoiling rifles that I wont get caught over the eye with the scope.