Ruger 77/17 Bolt Handle & Scope Interference

[Farmer Harv]

Just received a Ruger in .17 HM2 with a Nikon Prostaff scope, and see the scope can interfere with the bolt handle when it is held firmly up when operated.



Would this be any cause for concern? With the taper it never actually "hits" the scope, but slides along the side when the bolt is drawn back. I'm guessing the cheapest fix is to get some slightly higher rings, although if it isn't going to cause any issues I can live with the wear mark on the scope and handle.

 

[Rod B]

That would bother me. I don't like marks on my guns or scopes.

As you mentioned, higher rings would solve the poroblem.

 

[cdnredneck_t3]

would only bother me if i kept pinching my thumb.

 

[jjohnwm]

My 77/22mag has the same issue. If you have any other scopes lying around, try a few on the rifle. Some have smaller-diameter eyepieces which may clear the handle. I settled on an older B&L Balvar 3-9x simply for this reason.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

I have the same gun and use an old Bushnell Banner Fixed 4x, no issues with clearance

 

[alec1157]

Scope/bolt handle

I had the same problem on my 77/22. Ruger high rings fixed it.

 

[rugatikka]

close

I have the same problem with my 77/22 and a 3-9 elite 3200 scope. Close enough though that it isn;t an issue. At least since its a stainless scope and gun. If it was blued then I'd be more concerned about it.

 

[Farmer Harv]

Cool, thanks for the info guys. Due to a severe bout of laziness I think I'll leave it as is for now and see if anything develops from this.