Eye relief problems with Browning/Leupold setup

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Hi guys,

Looking for a solution to an ongoing problem I have with obtaining the correct eye relief on my rifle.
I have a Browning Euro, long action, in 7mm Rem Mag. I have a Leupold
Vari - X 111, 31/2 x 10 x 50 mounted on it. I have tried standard scope rings and also rings with the extended front ring but am unable to get the correct eye relief, especially when wearing hunting apparel, ie warm winter clothing and heavy camo gear etc. I know that the length of pull is quite long but I am loathe to cutting the stock down.
I am sick of trying to get a sight picture without having to compromise the mounting of the rifle.
Any suggestions as to a suitable mount/ring assembly would be greatly appreciated.
 
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is the scope too far or too close?

It is hard to get more that 5in eye relief with any scope other than a pistol scope or forward scout style. I'd like 5 myself but it seems 4.2 to 4.7 is about as good as it gets for a reasonable price (Leupold, Redfield).
 
One of the problems we see is that people buy rifles that do not fit them, either too long or too short in the stock. If the stock is simply too long for you, a simple measurment is to place your elbow on a firm surface, place the rifle in your "Elbow" pit and reach up for the trigger. If you can not comfortably reach the trigger, the stock is too long.
There are many people out there who can cut a stock down to fit you properly and make it look like it was that way from the factory. Then you can get the scope mounted properly and get the correct eye relief.

Scott
 
Mount Sweetness said:
is the scope too far or too close?

It is hard to get more that 5in eye relief with any scope other than a pistol scope or forward scout style. I'd like 5 myself but it seems 4.2 to 4.7 is about as good as it gets for a reasonable price (Leupold, Redfield).
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The scope is too far away. With the present set up, I can not bring the scope back any further because of the housings. I need to be able to get closer to the eye piece by bringing the scope assembly backwards.
 
A one piece weaver rail/base, google Picatinny. Slimmer rings may help a bit as well.

I usually have the same problem, but for me Leupold scopes on the lowest magnification seem to be a good compromise.
 
Shouldn't be too hard, Weaver should have options, Leupold might. I don't recall options really right now but just stop by your local shop and ask. They will have some suggestions for you. Or ask an optics dealer from the board.
 
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