how come I see alot of scopes mounted so high ? Just curious what the advantages are Thanks !
scopes mounted high ?
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Clearance for the scope bell or for the magazine are the most common
I like to use adjustable rings to get my scope optically centered for my zero distance. Adjustable rings are typically a higher mount profile because adjustability is built in
The final reason I can think of it provides the shooter with a comfortable head position. We all have different flexibility, limitations, and just physical dimensions.
I like to use adjustable rings to get my scope optically centered for my zero distance. Adjustable rings are typically a higher mount profile because adjustability is built in
The final reason I can think of it provides the shooter with a comfortable head position. We all have different flexibility, limitations, and just physical dimensions.
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It helps with the hold over on longer shots. If you look at videos of field target in the UK where they shoot 12ftlbs they have super high mounts on top of risers.
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this one doesn't make sense to me. I would think having it lower would help. I just cant visualize it. I would love to see a diagram of how this works...
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I have a fused neck that won’t allow me to snuggle into a rifle with a low mounted scope comfortably, but it’s not an issue with the high mounted scope.
An adjustable cheek piece is very helpful to me.
An adjustable cheek piece is very helpful to me.
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Yes I have the same issue and have to do the same thing. But I am sure it's not the case for everyone and I was wondering why they were mounting them so high. I was guessing it's for holdovers but never understood how that worked.
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Could be how gun design relates to scope, as well. Been upgrading to Vector Veyron scopes, all going well till MK3 Wildcat, view dark until cheek pressed hard into cheekrest. One step up in scope ring height solved problem. WM
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The following diagram was created for a different topic but it works to illustrate the point being discussed here. The top diagram represents a scope mounted low. At near distances, the pellet's red trajectory line and the scope's blue line of sight track closely together. But at a distance, they diverge quite a lot.
The bottom diagram represents a scope mounted high. The lines diverge at middle ranges and the shooter must use holdunder for precision aiming. But out at a distance, the two lines agree more closely. Because an airgun's trajectory is so loopy and the pellet is dropping precipitously at a distance, slight ranging errors for long shots have a large effect...particularly for scenarios like the 12fpe UK limit @wildcj5 described. So the advantage for the shooter is if he misjudges the distance, it has less influence on the actual point of impact.
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that's perfect !
So I see you have to set your scope height for the distance you will be shooting at and trajectory of the bullet.
I see how important this really is now. Thank you very much
So I see you have to set your scope height for the distance you will be shooting at and trajectory of the bullet.
I see how important this really is now. Thank you very much
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For true Benchrest if the gun is set in the bags correctly or even better a one piece rest, you don’t want any part of your body touching the gun other than your trigger finger. The distance to target is set so trajectory is not a factor
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those are all alot of good reasons, now it is clear to me. Thanks I appreciate your input now I have a full understanding
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