ozalid Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Hi all, Hope this question isnt too dumb! I have a new Anschutz .17HMR and have purchased a lovely Leupold scope for it, however, the front of the scope is only a couple of mil off the barrel and I'm 'craning' a bit to get my head down when sighting, does it matter if the scope is set high? It would make it a lot more comfortable to shoot. Cheers Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Scope mounts come in different sizes, get them to suit you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozalid Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Yes, I'm aware they come in different sizes, my question was what effect if any does this have on the use of the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 No effect, really. OK, you'll have different hold-over / hold-under points at any given zero-range compared to a scope that is closer to the barrel, but this is arguably a mute point. Just get a scope height that is comfortable for you and spend time on the range learning the gun's ballistic trajectory. Better still, get a good mil-dot scope and a laser rangefinder to take the guess-work out of it. As for optimal zero-range for your particular set-up, there are ballistic calculators available that can estimate this for you, by entering parameters such as the weight / velocity of the round, and height of the scope centre from the barrel centre. However, a lot of people simply zero at 100 yards and just learn the hold-over / under points for other ranges from there. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 As we are talking hmr the only downside is it will push your first line of zero out a tad further and very slightly alter your dope further out ( not by much and that could even be a positive) Eye to scope centre alignment is very critical to shooting well though looking non centred can create a cross hair optical drift. Basically your smack on centre when you release but the miss alignment means you miss Consistent head weld is primary in all this - move it up if it's not right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIDES EDGE Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I am right handed but can only shut my right eye this means I have to crane my head right over the stock to get my left eye in line with the scope and I have got 2" high mounts to make it possible and have shot like this for 30+ years with both 243 and .22 so as far as your question goes about high mounts once you have zeroed the rifle in it is ok . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 The best way to shoot a scoped rifle is both eyes open It just takes some familiarisation. The switch is a mental one but it's not hard to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozalid Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Very helpful, thanks all. Regards, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Kent is right, shooting with two eyes open takes some metal training but, ultimately, is a way better technique as you're not so 'tunnel visioned'. Plus, you get to switch back to the other eye to observe the reaction after the shot from anything else that may be there (several rabbits, a group of deer etc.). It is a bit weird to adjust the mind to begin with I must admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 If it helps, theoretically for a sight height of, A 1.5", B 2", C 2.5" with a zero of 100 yards and for distances of 75, 125 and 150 yards you'll get: A. 0.5, - 1 25 and - 3.4" B. 0.37, - 1.12 and - 3.15" C. 0.24, - 1.0 and - 2.9" The programme is set for my same rifle with Remingtons leaving at 2560 ft/sec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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