scope mounting questions lets discuss some scope heights!!!
what would be an optimal height in which to mount the scope? i know, i know, “as close to the frame as the objective bell will allow”. but at what height do we start looking at adjusting the angle of the scope’s base (not the rings)? or because of the ranges most .25 cal and below airguns are shooting, the angle of the scope base (to “give” or “free up” more vertical adjustment) become moot? im building a custom rifle, and (im hoping, i dunno yet) i know that the base is going to be lower, or the same height as the edge scope rail. i dont want to go higher than 50mm on the objective, but right now im looking at 36-46mm objective bells. im wanting to do long range work, with surefire 7 ring slugs, .25 cal. im worried that i wont have enough elevation adjustment. thoughts? or am i looking too much into this and applying too much real steel experience? thanks again guys! love this forum!!
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I learned recently that if you spend more money on your scope and get one that has japanese glass, you won’t need the a 50mm objective. The japanese glass and coatings do with 40mm what the cheaper glass and coatings require 50mm…and they’re still not as bright and clear.
People who don’t overthink the scope height thing use Chairgun, or shoot many dirrefernt distances and learn what their rig is doing. They shoot alot and get very good as a result. Let’s see what the rest of the group has to say?
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I agree, the 40 MM lens will do the job pretty well.
a good 40 will out preform a mediocre 50. you will pick up a bit of height there as well .