Scope height - how critical?

[jimbob123]

Hi all

I recently bought a "kit" from my local gun shop (Glasgow); rifle, scope, mounts, bipod etc. The mounts are Burris XTR Signature. The mounts are "Medium", and the gap between the scope bell and the barrel is around 9mm.

I can buy the "Low" mounts, and I believe they will fit, and will reduce the gap to around 3mm. The mounts are £99.

So my question: is this worthwhile? For 1/4 inch.

Rifle is Tikka T3x and scope is Steiner Ranger 4 6-24 x 56.

Thanks

 

Jim

[david harvey]

I always go with what suits your cheek weld the best

[Popsbengo]

3 hours ago, jimbob123 said:

Hi all

I recently bought a "kit" from my local gun shop (Glasgow); rifle, scope, mounts, bipod etc. The mounts are Burris XTR Signature. The mounts are "Medium", and the gap between the scope bell and the barrel is around 9mm.

I can buy the "Low" mounts, and I believe they will fit, and will reduce the gap to around 3mm. The mounts are £99.

So my question: is this worthwhile? For 1/4 inch.

Rifle is Tikka T3x and scope is Steiner Ranger 4 6-24 x 56.

Thanks

 

Jim

Generally it's advised to get the scope as low as you can without the bell of the scope touching the barrel etc.  It's a compromise at the end of the day,  a good cheek weld and a comfortable scope picture in the shooting position you mostly use.

[Richiew]

Hi there going through StrelokPro the difference for drop at 200 m with a 100 m zero is 0.1 mil . The lower scope actually needs more adjustment. A 2.1” above bore scope gives 0.5 up and the other figure of 1.5” gave 0.6 mils up so only one click ie 1cm so max of 2cm at 200 . In a nutshell not worth it . 

[jimbob123]

Sage advice, thank you!