A little help please

[Ksduckhntr]

i am having trouble with with my scope, ring and mounts being to high for a comfortable sight picture. I have a NF shv, NF ultralight 20moa picatinny rail and vortex pmr low rings. Using this combination, it places the scope higher than what is comfortable for multiple shooting positions. The rifle is a Remington 700 in a McMillan gamescout. The stock is very comfortable and gives me a low cheek weld. Any suggestions on bringing the scope lower so I don't have to hold my head so erect?

 

[Rick Richard]

Use a stock pack. Raises your cheek well and can hold ammo too.

 

[Barrelnut]

How much room is left between the scope bell and the barrel?
Not using a 20 MOA rail, unless you really need it, lowers the scope.
Not using a rail, at all, lowers it further.
Sometimes rails are just a pain and unnecessary.

 

[FIGJAM]

If the objective is close to the barrel, your only option is to get a cheek pad or install a riser...

 

[Telford29]

This is a what Defensive Edge sells. I am happy with it.

 

[Ksduckhntr]

I have thought about removing the 20moa rail and doing a 0 MoA rail but am unclear how much it will lower the whole set up. I will consider other mounts if there are suggestions. I would like to keep the rings as rugged/consistent as possible. I have plenty of room between the 42mm objective and the barrel.

 

[Barrelnut]

I just ordered a set of these for a new scope I have coming. I only use rails anymore on dedicated long range rifles.
Ideas above about check risers work well too.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...eme-tactical-scope-base-picatinny-style-matte

 

[Barrelnut]

View attachment 117703 This is a what Defensive Edge sells. I am happy with it.

I have (or had) these on two different stocks and they work great. One issue is that you have to drill holes in the stock for them. If you change plans for the stock and no longer need the riser, you then still have two holes drilled in the stock.

 

[Smokepoles]

Hawkins hybrids or talleys will alway get the scope lower than low rings on a rail. Hawkins gets my money.

 

[Deviant]

i am having trouble with with my scope, ring and mounts being to high for a comfortable sight picture. I have a NF shv, NF ultralight 20moa picatinny rail and vortex pmr low rings. Using this combination, it places the scope higher than what is comfortable for multiple shooting positions. The rifle is a Remington 700 in a McMillan gamescout. The stock is very comfortable and gives me a low cheek weld. Any suggestions on bringing the scope lower so I don't have to hold my head so erect?

I use TPS ultra low rings and if thats not enough I put a Bradley Cheek rest on the stock. They are fully adjustable and removable.

 

[lancetkenyon]

R700 SA
Bartlein #3b fluted
McMillan Game Scout
Seekins 20MOA Picatinny rail
Seekins 34mm "low" .92" rings
S&B PMII 5-25×56 DT
TacOps cheek pad brings it up perfectly. I have a bit of extra pad under the cheek rest. Comfortable, warm in the winter, holds ammo and a drop chart or tag in a pocket.

 

[Cinchy]

I had they exact same problem, I was using Vortex low, then went to TPS super low. That's the best I could do the bell was almost touching the rail. I had an after thought? Depending how big your windage turret is, you might have problems ejecting shells, if they hit the turret?

 

[davsco]

https://www.leupold.com/scope-mounts/backcountry-remington-700-30mm-2-pc-med-matte

in their q&a they show you the math to see if these will work. just got a pair of these for my new tikka, integrated bases and rings, less parts seems like less to go wrong, and less bulk and potentially less height.

 

[Rockin90]

Keep in mind your bolt handle clearance as well. You may be able to lower your ring height. I would buy a cheek pad of some sort or the other.