Hello everyone, as with most bullpups the Akela requires you to typically mount the scope higher up to get a good sight picture. Personally I prefer to keep it closer to the bore of the rifle. This mod is simple to do and allows you to use standard 1/2" tall rings directly on the factory pic rail. This gives a good cheek rest a puts your eye where it's supposed to be, at least for me, lol. I used 2 pieces of 3/8 walnut to fashion the spacers, used the butt pad for a template, cut, sanded, drilled then finished with linseed oil. Of course you will have to increase the length of the screws by whatever thickness you make your spacer. Hope this helps someone.