Scope Mount Issue

[sauced10]

Trying to mount a Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40 with EGW picatinny tail and medium signature zee rings. The rifle is a 111fhs long action.

I thought medium would work until I got my rings today. The scope needs to come back I would say a 1/2".

Here is the pic:
http://i51.tinypic.com/25zl4xt.jpg

Should I just get high rings?

Thanks

[Joe O]

Rings are plenty high.The extended base is the problem.Try to find a shorter base,that does not extend beyond the action.This will give you more latitude to set your eye relief.

[vermonter]

Or cut the front of that base off.

[sauced10]

Rings are plenty high.The extended base is the problem.Try to find a shorter base,that does not extend beyond the action.This will give you more latitude to set your eye relief.


High rings fixed it

[helotaxi]

But how is your cheek weld with the high rings? Or is it a chin weld now?

[pdog06]

Or cut the front of that base off.


Yup!

Many of us have lopped off that extended piece to allow the shorter scopes more travel room.

[sauced10]

Or cut the front of that base off.


Yup!

Many of us have lopped off that extended piece to allow the shorter scopes more travel room.


I think it will still hit with the front extension cut off, so I went with the high rings. The Diamondback 3-9x40 is pretty short.

[CJ in WY]

Its an aluminum base,files and grinds very easy ;) High rings will fix one problem only to give you another, ya you can put a cheek piece on too but??

[sauced10]

Its an aluminum base,files and grinds very easy ;) High rings will fix one problem only to give you another, ya you can put a cheek piece on too but??


Honestly I don't think it will clear with medium rings on the egw. It's still a tad too far forward,

I'll post a pic