Such thing as a scope too closer to a barrel?

[timberelk]

Went with the Talley low rings and have about a thick paper's width between the scope and barrel when everything is tightened down. Too close?

 

[MagMan]

Perfect! That's the way I like them.

 

[Greyfox]

I usually like 1/8" or a bit more. Hunting frequently in cold, wet climes, ice can bridge between the barrel and scope if the clearance is too close, and hard to clear. Also provides for enough room for scope covers.

 

[FEENIX]

I usually like 1/8" or a bit more. Hunting frequently in cold, wet climes, an ice bridge between the barrel and scope if the clearance is too close, and hard to clear. Also provides for enough room for scope covers.

Same here! This is on 50 BMG but it's one of the best video on scope and mount flex I have seen...

 

[CaptnC]

I had mine close on a very heavy barreled 300wm. When I took the scope off you could see where the vibrations of the barrel was hitting the bottom of the scope.

It might jeopardize your warranty!

 

[lancetkenyon]

Can you slide the scope forward 1/4"-1/2" and still have good eye relief? That is a bit close for my taste.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

I would not be happy with anything less than the width of a nickle. Everything flexes under recoil.

 

[timberelk]

I can slide it forward and gain some more clearance. Possibly close to a quarters width. I'll try it and get back to you guys soon

 

[timberelk]

Same here! This is on 50 BMG but it's one of the best video on scope and mount flex I have seen...

Interesting recoil footage! But I would imagine a 7mm08 would have maybe 25% of the recoil compared to a 50?

 

[FEENIX]

Interesting recoil footage! But I would imagine a 7mm08 would have maybe 25% of the recoil compared to a 50?

That's why I caveat it as such. There is a lot of flexing (barrel, mount, scope, etc.) going on that we do not see or notice, checkout this AR-15/30 footage ...

 

[timberelk]

I was able to slide the scope forward about 3/8" and I ended up with approx .060" of clearance. For a comparison, a nickel thickness is .077"

 

[timberelk]

Does that look any better?

 

[CaptnC]

That looks perfect!

 

[wildcat455]

I agree. Looks perfect. How's the eye box for you since you moved it forward? As long as you can still get comfortable shooting position behind it, I'd say you are gtg.