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Scope vision problem

Texas Solo

B.S. High Master
Having a new issue with seeing through my scope.
Vortex GE 60x. Mcmillan A2 stock with headpiece. Cheakpiece is adjusted so I have perfect alignment with scope. Zero elevation issues.
The problem is that for some reason, I have to cock my head to the right to get a clear picture now. It's very uncomfortable and I can't hold it for long. The more I shoot, the worse it gets. It's not a rifle issue or a scope issue. It's a me issue.
I line up prone with my body straing behind the rifle. I have tried moving, but it's no help.
20 moa rail, scope is mounted true and straight.
It happens on every shot, from bench or prone.
My only thought is that something has gone wacky with my vision. But that seems unlikely to cause this problem.
I'm out of ideas & frustrated.

Any help is appreciated.
 
If you're cocking your head too far you may need to adjust the cheek some. Are you shooting with it on 60x? This scope can get very tight due to a small exit pupil at 60x and it will look very dark. Most of the time guys will shoot 30-40x or so.
 
Are you wearing bifocal glasses? If so, the lenses have a "sweet spot" that may not be lined up with this particular scope/mount/cheek rest position. jd
 
On all of my 36 power Leupold scopes it takes a lot of careful alignment to get a clear sight picture. I believe that this is a symptom for a very precise scope, and not something you see on others that are also precise but designed for more creature comforts, and may be some what less precise in the alignment issue. I have tried prone and my neck is so close to being fused that it is impossible to get aligned and hold the position for very long. I am sad to say it but I think Bench Rest is in your future. maybe see a DR.
 
Personally I feel like this is a stock issue, one that you will need to either make adjustments to correct and or get a different stock.

Most people don't realize how important stock fit is when it comes to a rifle.

I found out how important stock fit is when I got serious about shotgun shooting. There are ways to make adjustments for cant, drop, angle and length. All of these can effect the position of your head and eye.
 
If shooting with the butt of the rifle in the shoulder pocket? Try moving the butt in on the collar bone closer to your face. May have to make cheek piece adjustments.
Friend uses offset rings on one of his rifles to keep his face off the butt stock of his BR gun for shooting free recoil.

Try looking at YouTube videos on setting up behind the gun for pointers also.
 
I jumped on the Golden Eagle bandwagon when they came out. It has become the LAST scope I put on a gun I want to shoot. It is very hard to get the right eye relief and sight picture. It’s not you!
 
The A series stocks have an extremely wide comb. I had an A3 and had the same issues the OP is having. Assuming the "head piece" you are talking about is the adjustable comb model, the comb insert can be moved away from your cheek to allow a better head position behind the scope. I had mine adjusted as far right as it would go and it still wasn't enough for me to get comfortable. I sold the stock and moved to something that fit me.
 
Had the same problem with a Vortex scope. It was my first Vortex scope, so I had no prior experience with them.

I finally identified the cause with the help of Vortex's technical staff. The Vortex, according to them, has a smaller eye box than Leupold. Since I was so use to Leupold which has a large eye box, I had trouble adjusting to the smaller eye box.

There was nothing mechanically wrong with the scope, but I sold it because I just couldn't adjust to the smaller eye box. I should also add, I have very old eye balls which may have aggrevated the problem. I replaced the scope with a Leupold VX5HD and although more expensive, I could not be happier I made the switch.

In the past I never purchased a scope online. This was my first. In the past I would always go to the local gun shop and check the scope for clarity, etc. But with today insane scope market, most shops can't inventory the full range of scope offerings. Plus, my needs are not mainstream. I do want "Christmas Tree" reticles, first focal plane, extreme high power for gazing at the distance stars, and objectives as large as a mason jar lid. Fortunately, my scope buying days are over.
 
Personally I feel like this is a stock issue, one that you will need to either make adjustments to correct and or get a different stock.

Most people don't realize how important stock fit is when it comes to a rifle.

I found out how important stock fit is when I got serious about shotgun shooting. There are ways to make adjustments for cant, drop, angle and length. All of these can effect the position of your head and eye.
I agree on this. If you are canting your head, the stock is probably to long. If you shorten the stock and lower your cheek rest it will help. If you are rolling your shoulder away from the butt it can cause the same problem. I have a adjustable butt pad that I cant 15 ° away from my face and make sure my shoulder does not roll back. The butt settles right in the shoulder pocket.
 
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As mentioned above, try/buy a pair of offset rings.
Harrell's (and a few others) sell them.
They worked well for me years ago when I had a cataract in my right eye, and I needed to cock my head way over to be able to use my left eye.
 

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