It's really not that much higher. It gives you plenty of clearence for the bolt handle. It makes it a little easier when shooting at the bench for me- My earmuffs make it hard to shoot with the low mounts.

I guess i am used to medium mounts as i have them on 3 other rifles- if you are used to low mounts you may not like them. You do need to adjust your scope elevation turret quite a bit more the higher you go with the scope.