ok, so, instead of doing the smart thing and buying Burris signature zee scope rings and inserts I cut up a matchbook and placed them under the rear scope mount to compensate for the barrel droop on my Benjamin trail NP .22. well, I had to place about 8 strips of cut matchbook cardboard to get it within useable range but while doing so I cranked it down so tight that I dented the scope tube. its a Centerpointe 3-9x40 scope. the first couple shots were on point but after that it seemed it kept losing zero after a shot or two. Did I destroy my scope?? Im not happy with myself right now for being cheap.
Get a UTG Drooper Scope Rail.... works Great i have one installed on my break barrel... and I also bent a scope, same as the one you did. A little shim is ok, but after that it can cause problems.https://www.pyramydair.com/product/utg-drooper-scope-rail-11mm-to-weaver-adapter-compensates-for-droop?a=4191William
if you're shooting directly from the bags, you won't hit anything. you still need to have your hand between the forearm and whatever you use to support the gun.
I started the dropper concept and I still have the best solution.http://www.mac1airgunshop.com/leapers-high-1-one-piece-mount-p/dr1hi1pc.htmSpringers Should Have ONE PIECE MOUNTS ONLY! Signature inserts on split rings will still put the stress thru the scope tube because only the rear mount is stopped.Any Split rings will do the same thing and use the scopes tube as structure, which is bad.$45 gets you a 1 piece machined mount tailored to your guns needs. Wed make sure you are using your scope in the middle of the adjustment range without bending barrels, using scope tubes as mount structure or denting scope tubes.The FX mounts are the worst idea imaginable, because like so many adjustables they let the mounts rotate around the lower base and use the scope tube as structure and try to bend the scope into an S under use.TimmyMac1