tealboy

Can you tell by looking at the pic that this scope is too far back? I can safely shoot it but it just seems like it should be forward. The length of pull is 12 3/8 bc it is a youth gun. I have a new rem syn take off in full size coming in a week, do you think that by itself will solve the problem?

What are my options, most cost effective? I could abviously find a new set of rings and or bases but is there anything i can do with what i have that will make a meaningful difference?

Pics here and in the next post

tealboy

Here is a pic of the mount. No idea why the pic posts upside down, sorry.

super_hunt54

Man you have a TON of room to slide that scope forward. When you get your new stock in, drop the rifle in and then adjust that scope forward till your comfortable with it.

Big Uncle

He does not have much room at all. The front ring is very close to the turret and that makes the scope about as far forward as possible. He has posted another picture in a different thread that clearly shows the current configuration. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/atta...outh-image.jpg

If the longer LOP on the new stock does not cure the problem it looks like it may be necessary to change the ring/base set, or the scope.

super_hunt54

Awww hell did I get crosseyed or what! I couldn't view that second pic for some reason or another and was going by the first pick which only showed the rear mount which shows a ton of room. Anyway, that new stock will give you about an inch and a half more distance from the scope so you MIGHT be okay. Flipping that front base wont give him anything. It's squared off and 90 degree.

This right here may be your best option if the new stock doesn't increase your eye relief enough http://www.midwayusa.com/product/145...t-action-matte it's cheap and easy and you can get a nice set of rings for 30-60 bucks (Grand Slam Weavers are pretty good)

Now that base isn't anywhere near "top of the line" but in general they work pretty well and it will give you all the room you need to adjust your scope to perfection for you.

Oldtimr

Tealboy, rather than a bunch of trial and error I would wait until the new stock arrives, the butt stock will be longer and should move the rear of the scope further away from the shooters eye. If your daughter has a full field of view with the barreled action in the new stock leave it as is, if there is a problem take it to a gun smith, it isn't that expensive to have them look at it and give you options. Take it easy this is not an insurmountable or bank breaking situation.

bronko22000

I don't think Leupold makes an offset base for the front. You can call them and ask. If not, you can go with a Leupold Picatinny type rail for the 700 and a set of Weaver style rings and you can mount your scope in just about any position you want.

stalkingbear

Extended rings can easily be installed and will cure your problem no problem.

tealboy

Agree, will wait for the new stock. An inch or slightly more from the new stock will likely be perfect. On one of my posts someone said something about reversing the bases which i didn't understand, but the new stock may solve all problems.

I also ordered a timney spring for my a bolt stainless stalker. Always hated that 3.5 lb trigger, especially compared to my daughters 700 w a 2lb crisp trigger after i adjusted it

bronko22000

I believe the poster meant to switch front and back bases. But I believe the 700 hole pattern is different for the front and the rear.