savage axis 223 question big of scope dia ?

[NDAR15MAN]

guys thanks for the good info . sounds like I am looking at my problem wrong. its a ring issue and I just need to get the correct height of rings. kind of like the EGW base idea. thanks again for all your help. marty

[Rosco]

Marty,
Loosened my scope and moved it back a few inches and the top of bolt handle did hit the rear part of scope and wouldnt allow me to cycle, but I have medium rings so it may also be have far it is pulled back over the stock.

[LoneWolf]

The scope should be set up for proper eye relief. If you need to adjust it due to the design of the rifle and it affects your ability to gain a consistent comfortable cheek weld then you need to change your hardware to get there.

Fit the rifle to you not yourself to the rifle. You will be much more successful that way.

[Rosco]

^^^ This

[savgebolt]

remember to account for scope lens caps / covers thickness between front objective and barrel

[NDAR15MAN]

savagebolt. good catch. I hope to buy scope in the next 45 days. I will report results. thanks. marty

[scope eye]

I would rather have it as close as possible to the barrel, and just cut a notch in the lens cover, but that's me.

Dean

[nomadcattle]

i have axis with weaver 1piece muti slot base ($13) burris 4.5x14 fullfield ii and savage rings(med? 1 screw on top) from different rifle, just fits and clears.

[NDAR15MAN]

thanks for info. marty