Thread: Rings Position on Scope - How close is too close

I would be concerned about that front ring crushing the tube near the objective, ideally it should have at least a mm or two between the tube and where the objective starts to flare, rear ring probably isn't too much drama as long as it doesn't interfere with operation of the magnification adjustment allthough I have had a scope before that was very hard to adjust the magnification with the ring that close and done up tight as the clearances inside the scope must have been very fine and when the ring was tight the adjustment was very stiff to turn. Also with your shown setup you are pretty limited on positioning your scope to suit your eye relief. I would be looking at running a rail or rings with an extended front ring facing backwards.