Hey yall. Bought a new Axis II XP with Boyds hardwood laminated stock and a Bushnell Banner scope mounted and bore sighted.

Got it home and realized the bolt rubs against the scope housing when cycling... Really don't want higher rings because my cheek weld is already so-so with the boyds stock.

Found a similar post online and the guy filed his bolt handle down to create clearance, so I did the same. It worked but I had to take off 1/8 of metal and still only have about 0.02" of clearance.

I can't be the only one dealing with this. This is a common rifle. Has anyone else dealt with this? The bolt has a bit of slop when extended but nothing I'd think is too extreme.

Appreciate your input guys

Photos: https://imgur.com/a/di4Sbj8