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scope-barrel clearance

How close is "too close" when it comes to adequate scope clearance. My NF scope in seekins rings on a 20 moa ramp has only a .025 gap with a new 284 barrel. I might gain just a little if I move the front ring back 1 slot but that's about it. The seekins rings are great but their .97" (high) is a tad too low IMO. I did run about 20 rounds through this set-up on a 50'ish temp day and it shot great but I'm thinking that little of clearance might be a problem when she hits the 90's. Hopefully someone will tell me .025 is OK since I got it dialed in and don't want to mess with it!! Eric in DL
 
i prefer just enough clearance to fit the scope lens covers ... generally speaking, as long as ergonomics are comfortable, the closer the scope is to the barrel the better imo.
 
Based on my experience - just as long as it is not touching. I have even milled a little clearance off the top of the barrel.

KG
 
Eric,

There was a previous post on this, same situation as yours. All responses were: Good to go!!

Going to MSP next weekend....?

Rod
 
A trick I used in the past is to find some old fashioned carbon paper. Cut a small strip of plain white paper and a strip of carbon paper and slip them in the gap and tape them in place - Go and shoot some stiff loads them remove the paper/carbon sandwich and see if any blue has transfered to the white paper.

The paper/carbon will measure say 8 thou - No blue transfer then you should be good to go.

This was a close one:
 
Thanks guys, I'll have to try the carbon paper trick...neat idea. Rod; Yes, a couple of us from DL should make the wind clinic and mid-range the next day. Hope to see you there! Eric in DL
 
That all sound good for a hunting gun but for a target gun that is way too close. First getting the scope covers on is hard,how much does the scope move when fired? you can't get a mirage shield under the scope. Too low you you get your face all over the gun ......jim
 
I like a lot more clearance than that so ear muffs will clear the stock better, along with some of the other reason stated.
 

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