So... if I ran out of UP travel, do I shim the front or rear mount? I believe it's the rear.
The mounts are Sportsmatch Extra High. AOA told me extra high mounts were necessary to clear the magazine, and sold me these. But, there is over 1/4" clearance between the mag and the bottom of the scope - shorter rings would work.Am I right in supposing that shorter rings would need less elevation adjustment?Maybe getting new rings is my best bet. I read some bad things about shimming.(FYI, AOA told me on the phone they could not take the mounts back for exchange - not that I'd even asked - or that I'm that worried about the $60.)
What I am asking is: shorter rings that put the scope closer to the barrel should result in the need for less elevation adjustment, all else being equal, right?
Quote from: PaulFWI on October 18, 2018, 07:48:16 PMWhat I am asking is: shorter rings that put the scope closer to the barrel should result in the need for less elevation adjustment, all else being equal, right?Yes, it will help, but will it be enough. FX No Limit rings have compensation correction abilities if you don't want to shim the bottom ring.
It is a plain fact that I ran out of adjustment. What I'm asking for his recommendations on either a shim or adjustable mount. Thanks.
Quote from: PaulFWI on October 18, 2018, 05:05:25 PMIt is a plain fact that I ran out of adjustment. What I'm asking for his recommendations on either a shim or adjustable mount. Thanks.My point was you dont have enough adjustment to zero at 50yd is unsual and should not require a shim.
Quote from: Prouzy on October 18, 2018, 08:45:42 PMQuote from: PaulFWI on October 18, 2018, 05:05:25 PMIt is a plain fact that I ran out of adjustment. What I'm asking for his recommendations on either a shim or adjustable mount. Thanks.I know what you mean, big mags! I went with a FFP, seems to be working out, but you would want to put that sidewinder to use! Not that saving a few bucks now with mounts, but NCstar actually makes something that works well for "trying it out" purposes. I think I found them on amazon. My point was you dont have enough adjustment to zero at 50yd is unsual and should not require a shim.Gotcha. Agreed on that. It's those mile-high mounts, I know it.
Quote from: PaulFWI on October 18, 2018, 05:05:25 PMIt is a plain fact that I ran out of adjustment. What I'm asking for his recommendations on either a shim or adjustable mount. Thanks.I know what you mean, big mags! I went with a FFP, seems to be working out, but you would want to put that sidewinder to use! Not that saving a few bucks now with mounts, but NCstar actually makes something that works well for "trying it out" purposes. I think I found them on amazon. My point was you dont have enough adjustment to zero at 50yd is unsual and should not require a shim.
AOA better take care of any problems brother. You spent some fat coin.Keep us updated. Nice air rifle!
I'm guessing that they sold you the high mounts due to the size of the objective bell and the gap between the barrel. I really like the FX No-limit rings and have changed out most of my rifles to them.Then optically center the scope with a mirror and adjust the rings to be as close to POA as possible then lock them down so I only have to make small adjustments for zeroing elevation.And I'm a mildot recticle guy so then it's easy to compensate
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