FX FX Maverick top rail a bit short

[FoxCrow]

Hi guys,

At this moment, I have topped off my .22 compact FX Maverick with a Vortex Venom 5x25-56 with approx. 9.4 cm or 3.6" of eye relief.
I find that with the original rail and the forward most mount's crossbolt placed in the second slit of the rail, my head not being on the cheek rest as comfortable as I would like.
For my preference I would ideally need an additional 3 cm or 1.2" additional forward placement of the optic to be comfortable.
The thing is, that I am not able to place the optic any more forward in the mounts to prevent the turrent housing getting too close to the mount.
Also, (think) I cannot move the forward mount any more foward, since the mount then will be over the slanted part of the rail forward face.

I did order a cantilever mount to hopefully get me the additional space I need, otherwise the ST TRS rail is the next option.

Anyway, Do other people run in to this issue as well?

Any tips?

 

[Scotty1]

I have the opposite problem. I’m 5’6” and shrinking, so I use a cantilever mount… backwards.

 

[FoxCrow]

Ah,
Yes, I am 6' 2.8"

 

[WorriedMan]

I've used WestHunter or Marcool cantilver mounts. Ultra-compact Vector Veyron required this

on AGT guns, FX M3 and Wildcat MK3 worked fine with VV provided mounts. WM

 

[MongooseV8]

Yes a cantilever mount is the cheapest option for you. UTG makes a really nice one that is priced low. They make two different heights and two different offsets. I would get a Medium Height (lowest height model) with the 50mm offset. But your face might need a bit higher saddle height.

ETA: Here is a picture of a 1" Medium Height Blue version with the shorter 34mm offset, I got really cheap in ebay: