How Wrong is this?

[Uglyjohn]

Well I'm still trying different scope mount combinations on my FWB300s. The scope I want to use is an Aztec 3-18X. The problems I'm facing are: 1) this combo requires the scope be mounted about 1+1/2" farther forward than my 1 piece droop mount will allow (room for loading with fat thumb) and, 2) trying to keep scope height low enough for a decent cheek weld. My amature solution was to take a low, extended d.t. to pic 1 piece mount, clamp it in a padded vice and greatly tap the extended end down a wee bit with a rubber mallet Crude but seemingly effective. When installed, scope is now forward enough to make loading easier, scope height is low enough for acceptable cheek weld, vertical turret is no longer maxed out and the gun shoots great! Seems too simple to be a proper solution - what do you all think?

 

[intenseaty22]

I thinks that all that matters here is that it works for you. You had a problem and found a workaround. 

 

[badammo]

Looks like it worked out fine. It probably would not work on a magnum type springer, but a 300s is good. Most of the time simple is the best way. Good job and enjoy the wonderful 300s.

 

[Spray1Mark]

I find the "mallet" included in the picture to be extremely disturbing sorry!

 

[Chachoze]

Just how far does the action in a fwb300 move during firing? I wonder if any 300 owners that like to scope ever considered the MTC Viper Connect series of scopes? Given its compact dimensions and the fact that it needs to be mounted more rearward I wonder if it would completely clear the loading port....