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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    I had a look at them and was really surprised in person how bloody huge the ocular lense end of the scope is. They are very nice scopes for the money but in my mind would require mountain higher than other options to ensure bolt handle clearance
    Unfortunately the larger eye piece is what gives many more "modern" scopes the better FOV vs older designs like the VX3.
    Also helps with the more forgiving eye box.

    Not a problem if you have a less than 90° bolt or have a cheek riser but definitely can be an issue.
    Bagheera and GWH like this.

 

 

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