Mauser 98 scope mounts ...I need lower

[730win94]

I have a sporterized Mauser 98 I picked up cheap. My problem is with Burris low rings and weaver standard bases (45 &46) the objective lens on the scope( 4x bushnell scope chief) is still about 1/2" above the barrel. I don't find holding the comb of the stock to my jaw very comfortable. While there is room to lower the scope I'm having a difficult time finding the hardware to do so. Any suggestions? Will leupold or talley systems get me any lower? Any suggestions are welcome.

 

[Potashminer]

Burris low rings will have 1" scope tube about .130" above the flat of the scope bases. Going to weaver low rings will get you down to .090" above the scope base flats. If, howeveer, you are down at your jaw, chances are real good that the stock is dimensioned for iron sights. Use some sort of straight edge - lay your rifle on top with the straight edge in line with your bore. The measure the nose of the comb and the top of the rear of the comb to that bore line. Compare your numbers to a commercial rifle stocked for a scope - for example, a Ruger M77 Frontier is about 5/8" drop at nose and 3/4" drop at butt. A monte Carlo style will have highest part of comb higher than the bore line. Several mil surplus stocks are as much as 2" or more below bore line at the top of their buttstock.
Another suggestion - google up a picture of a Lee Enfield No.4 T sniper rifle and note that the attached a piece on top of the comb to get the better check weld on the scope which the rifle was not originally designed for. I have seen similar commercial butt "sock" type sleeves that can accomplish the same thing.

 

[RobertMcC]

I ran weaver 45/46 bases with weaver low rings. I had to remove my rear sight but it cleared.

 

[LeftFootOfDoom]

ymmv, but will a lower scope cause an issue with using the bolt handle? Mausers i've seen usually have the scopes a bit higher to clear the bolt handle.

 

[RobertMcC]

ymmv, but will a lower scope cause an issue with using the bolt handle? Mausers i've seen usually have the scopes a bit higher to clear the bolt handle.

With weaver detachable low rings, weaver base and using a weaver K4 scope. I had no problem with the bolt clearing. Actually cleared quite well, better then the Tasco 3-9 exp with mangle lock rings.

 

[730win94]

Thanks for the replies. I took your advice potashminer and found some weaver low rings, which did help a bit. The comb drop at the end of the cheek rest is 1" lower than my weatherby vanguard which happens to fit me really well.
I am going to start working on the stock and try to raise the cheek piece or maybe add a kydex adjustable cheekpiece.

 

[The Kurgan]

I run vintage Redfield bases. These give me the option of mounting low Leupold Standard rings (and also Burris). This option allows the scope to just clear the aftermarket safety/bolt shroud.