Harronek wrote:I was going to mention your scope height , but looking at the photo it doesn't seem to bad .
Can you get the scope any lower ?
I really don't understand some of the scope - mount combinations I see on some people's rifles .
Get the scope as low as it will go , I've even scalloped out the bolt handle on a rifle before so it would clear the eyepiece .
The trend for large scopes has created a higher than normal scope height on many rifles . Those big scopes are fine when used in combination with a stock designed with them in mind , but put them with a more standard older dimensioned stock and the result is a complete " balls up " .
My own rifle with the absolute lowest scope - mounts combination still requires a small lift in comb height to be perfect , but its so small that7 a slip on neoprene sleeve made from a stubby cooler about 5mm thick is all that's needed ..
Good luck getting the set up correct on your rifle , you are certainly doing the right thing by sorting this problem out no mater 7how you achieve the desired result .
Ken
very good point about scope height, its a shame gun shops spend zero time helping people with gun fit let alone even thinking about it.
I only have 4mm between the objective and the barrel, more luck than good management.
I think the problem might be that the rifle came with open sights as standard and perhaps the stock is designed to suit that set up.
So my hardware has arrived for the comb modification, I found one on ebay. Yet another project when i said to myself i should have bought a mini lathe.
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I would have preferred one with adjustable posts rather than one with slotted fastening holes but I think it will be fine.