Axis Bolt handle replacement...

[savage2014]

Hi guys, finally i got my order from Palmetto... a Bushnell AR Optics 4.5-18. It feels solid and looks good, but my bolt handle touches it..

I don't want to grind the original bolt handle or the scope so i want to change it.

Where can I find replacement handles that are angled more so it doesn't touch the scope?

Pics :

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7577/15709682553_f9e1a9267e_h.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7480/16327816141_e8b8cc2c69_h.jpg


THANKS

[Rosco]

And you don't want to use higher rings either?

[savage2014]

And you don't want to use higher rings either?

yes I don't want to use higher rings, the medium ring which I am using is already high, thanks

[Rosco]

Try Jim at Apache he may have a solution. If you check out his website he has a section on Bolt Handles.

[savage2014]

Thanks @ Rosco, I am returning the scope for a refund because the reticle was stuck on the left side, and and when i tried to adjust the elevation, the reticle jumped to the other side... LOL

[DrThunder88]

That knurling on the objective bell is pretty over the top. It's unfortunate that the design of the stock puts the comb too low for higher rings. I imagine even a less crenelated scope would still interfere with the bolt handle mounted if the scope were mounted any lower than that.

[Hotolds442]

I agree, that scope was not designed for a bolt action rifle.

[savage2014]

I agree it is designed for AR's, but I was tempted by the $90 price tag so i gave it a try... lesson learned

[Hotolds442]

You'll just have to buy an AR to put it on now..........

[fgw_in_fla]

Stay away from the Nikon Prostaff, too. You'll have the same trouble.
Look around or do a search here & you'll find certain scopes with larger eyepieces will do that.


Happy scope hunting...

[savage2014]

yes, thanks