So for Christmas I got the savage axis xp chambered in .308. So far I love it.

I do however want to upgrade the scope from the cheap Bushnell scope that came mounted on it. My question/ issue is there is very little room when you open the bolt between the knob and the ocular lense. I can barely fit a business card in that space.

I don't want to order a new scope if the knob on the bolt will keep hitting the ocular lense, potentially damaging the scope.

Has anyone here upgraded their scope and if so, what scope did you get? Did you need to buy higher rings as well? I was looking at the Vortex Crossfire II but I can't find the diameter of the ocular lense anywhere. I'm not looking to spend more than $250 on a new scope considering the rifle is only about $400.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Ryan