Cheek weld and scope height

[JMack]

One of my rifles I can't get consistent cheek weld and I'm realizing the scope seems a bit high. Pull gun up (empty and pointed in a safe direction) mount stock with eyes closed open eyes and I'm lower than the scope.

I'm using a picatinny rail and nightforce medium rings 4screw and the scope is an x5i so 50mm. The bell of the scope isn't all that high off the barrel, maybe 1/4" maybe a tad more. I feel like I need to come down that much to get a good sight picture.

I don't know that the nightforce low rings will get me enough.
I guess my options are to get a stock pad to raise my head or try a different ring. I had some talleys on the rifle but they came loose on me (300 rum) and I got weird about trusting them.
Any suggestions?

thanks
Jmack

 

[GrayCreed]

What about the dnz rings

 

[JMack]

I don't think they make anything for a fierce

 

[Ingwe]

Put a cheek riser on your stock

 

[MagnumManiac]

Put a cheek riser on your stock

^^^^THIS^^^^

 

[AZShooter]

I also have been frustrated trying to get the correct cheek weld with a larger objective. If you do try to lower the scope height it can be a real pain finding the right scope ring. Ordering what you think might work can get expensive. If you have a local gunshop they should be able to help you.

While I can see the usefulness of a picatinny rail for proper fore and aft placement, they often add the height for a poor cheek weld. IMO, go with a solid mounting system without a rail. My 300 RUM has a 50mm on a model 70. I used the double dovetail Leupold base and rings. The cheek weld is perfect.

If you cannot get satisfaction then you will have to go with a cheek riser or perhaps a stock pack like this one

Triad Stock Pack™

triadtactical.com

I have been tempted to add my own material to the cheek piece. Roughing up the area and adding some fiberglass mat and resin to build up the area then sanding down to get the height required for the correct cheek weld is a possibility.

Recently I acquired a Nightforce with a 56 mm objective. It just so happened that the rifle also needed a better stock. I ordered the Stocky's M50 which has an interchangeable cheek piece. Adding the high insert made a perfect cheek weld!

Stocky's® Long Range Composite Stock M50™ (M50™ Accublock®) - Remington 700™ - NEW Premium Finishes

Stocky's Stocks Afternmarket Rifle Stock Supplier

www.stockysstocks.com

 

[Deputy819]

Check these out. I have them on all my rifles except for my chassis-rifle. Good luck!

Home Page - Matthew's Fabrication - Matthew's Fabrication

matthewsfabrication.com

 

[FEENIX]

Checkout the Beartooth comb raising kit 2.0. I got mine at Scheels for under $20 (https://www.scheels.com/p/beartooth...utm_term=4585032210343525&utm_content=Fishing)

 

[JMack]

Checkout the Beartooth comb raising kit 2.0. I got mine at Scheels for under $20 (https://www.scheels.com/p/beartooth-comb-raising-kit-2.0/64868123100.html?store=&msclkid=1bcd68901c0e18aa8791088fc7bdc71a&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing Shopping&utm_term=4585032210343525&utm_content=Fishing)

I like this. I really want to avoid drilling holes in stock

 

[Deputy819]

I really want to avoid drilling holes in stock

Admittedly, it is a pain and inevitably the rest has to constantly be readjusted if you wanna take the bolt out of the action.....but I do like them.

 

[DoneNOut]

I looked at ETSY and there are a few leather makers offering variants of a cheek riser, ammo holder stock covers. Looks like they could be easy on/off too.

 

[Idaho5r]

Triad Cheek Pad, for the win... I have them on nearly all my rifles. Not terribly expensive, & comfortable. I like the ones without the pouches.. Just my $0.02 worth..........

 

[Chase723]

Another possible solution, change your reference point (I.e from you cheek to your jaw) and get the rifle more midline in your body (I.e. out of the "pocket" and on your clavicle near your SC joint). Touch your jaw to your to your comb and lower your head until you can see through the scope. Raise your bipod a couple clicks and get your chest up off the ground a little. This will get you more centered/directly behind the rifle, create a more neutral relaxed head position, let you use your current setup well, and mitigate the way you experience recoil (directly/straight back though your whole body instead of only through your shoulder). It'll also keep you from driving the butt of the rifle down during recoil as well and prevent shots from going high.

 

[Chase723]