Scope question

**WWGunslinger** · November 14th, 2007, 11:14 AM

I have a Redfield 4-12x40 scope on my Ruger 10/22.

Does anyone else have to pretty much have the scope mounted as far back as possible to get a good view?

The back ring is at the very edge of the rear of the base and the scope itself is slid back as far as it can go with a ring on each side of the adjustment knobs.

I don't think I've ever seen a gun with a scope mounted this way and I think it looks stupid, but if I don't mount it this way, I can't see through the scope.

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**markheck1** · November 14th, 2007, 12:16 PM

How it looks isn't important, only how it shoots....

Mine is pretty far back on my bolt .22

**TonyF** · November 14th, 2007, 01:19 PM

That is an indication your scope lacks adequate eye relief. Eye relief is an attribute not many shooters take into account when selecting a scope.

**SeaRider** · November 14th, 2007, 08:57 PM

You may need to try differrent base, I have same Redfield as yours mounted on my Winchester SS Featherweight Model 70, I use two piece reversible base(Burris) that allow me to move the scope further away so I can get a good view, Cabelas also carry them.