Scope mount too short?
I posted awhile back about buying a Savage 111 30-06 as a package. Well I am now trying to replace the scope with something a little better and interestingly enough the mounts that came with the gun only allow the weaver style rings to be installed in one location, as it happens a location to close together for the scope I purchased to fit.
Just curious if anyone else has encountered a similar issue and might have some advice. It looks like the mounts could be reversed which would put the grooves that the rings sit in further apart on the rifle, which might work. But I am not sure if this is an acceptable fix. I could also opt for a longer scope though I would prefer to keep what I purchased.
I'd be very grateful of any advice people may have on the topic. And I'd also be curious if anyone knows if the mounts/rings that come with the gun are decent or should also be replaced. They don't seem too bad but I'm hardly an expert as this is my first rifle.
Thanks for your time!