Help mounting scope.

driver · Mar 11, 2019

I have a new FX Impact and a Hawke Sidewinder FFP 6-24X56 with FX No Limit Scope Mounts. I first mounted the scope in the same position (forward/backwards) that I have seen other scopes mounted on FX Impacts but it felt very uncomfortable like I was forcible holding my head way back to get a full sight picture/eye relief (not sure this is the right terminology).

I have mounted it a lot more forward than I have seen anyone else scope mounted on an FX Impact (see picture below). The way it is mounted is comfortable but looks strange.

My questions is am I doing something wrong not to get the full sight picture/eye relief? I have not had a chance to get to the range yet to test it.

Thanks for any suggestions.

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Brian10956 · Mar 11, 2019

If your scope is in the proper location for you to have the correct eye relief in the picture your showing, you need to get different type of rings cantilevered that offset the scope so it will attach to scope on either side of turret.

Similar to these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJCT11L/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07MJCT11L&pd_rd_w=eCNRW&pf_rd_p=80559f3c-f83b-49c1-8a72-40f936e9df7a&pd_rd_wg=nO4DP&pf_rd_r=YPW6P7BR54EDW820FYHP&pd_rd_r=adfffbe7-4469-11e9-9782-f73cae19498a

i just picked this randomly they come in different size offsets

driver · Mar 11, 2019

Thanks Brian!

Spyguy · Mar 16, 2019

For fine tuning the fore and aft location of your scope choose your position with full zoom. It is much less critical when zoomed out. If you get it right with full zoom it will work well through the entire zoom range.

rawn869 · Apr 8, 2019

I'm having similar issues and am using a cantilever Aero Precision mount. I'm ordering a Kraford & Lypt KLS-1 replacement adjustable stock to get my LOP and head position further back.

Multicoat · Apr 10, 2019

I'm 6'1" which isn't too tall, but after getting the KLS-1 it totally changed how my neck and shoulder where positioned. It really helps with eye relief and just using the rifle comfortably. I also know they are working on a new adjustable cheek rest, so I'd keep an eye on their stuff.

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