Thread: How low is too low, scope/ barrel clearance

Originally Posted by kiwiazonic

New scope mount arrived from USA, but looking way too low, only a millimetre if that between the barrel and scope. What do you guys think, too low?



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As long as they are not touching , then this should be fine. If you want to move the scope forward a fraction, the gap will open up as the barrel tapers away. You have the widest part of the scope on top of the widest part of the camber and there is still clearance. As @RUMPY stated, heat could be an issue with a string of shots, but if you are rattling through a pack or more of 7mmRM each time you use it, you can afford to buy higher rings...(I wouldn't do either- I would use it as you have it as that is how I set mine up...)