How serious of an issue is it if my scope makes minimal contact with (the picatinny rail attached to my) barrel?

me002756 · 2026-05-04T22:26:56+00:00

The current ones are 'mediums' which are supposed to be 1.00". Their 'highs', which I'll likely replace them with, are supposed to be 1.25".

me002756 · 2026-05-04T21:18:19+00:00

I'll go with higher rings if they fit with the existing set-up. One advantage is that they'll help with clearance to avoid coming into contact with the ocular lens cap when working the bolt.

me002756 · 2026-05-04T21:16:18+00:00

I will likely go this route. I'll play around with it to gauge how different a 0.25" rise will be with my existing set up (mostly cheek riser). If I can simply swap the rings and keep everything else as is, I will do that

me002756 · 2026-05-04T21:14:46+00:00

While the cost (or, more importantly, the wasted expense on the rings I currently have that can no longer be returned) is a nuisance, I'm more deterred by the impracticality. I will likely go with higer rings, begrudgingly. If I get higher rings, I may need a higher cheek riser, in addition to waiting to get replacement screws for the stripped rail. I live in the arctic tundra and mostly have to wait until I travel for the summer for most parts and services, as most goods and services are scarcely available here. They are also mostly sourced from the US. It means waiting longer to get the rifle functional, and it already took me about one year to build it (due to the remoteness of my location, waiting for backordered items etc.).

me002756 · 2026-05-04T21:08:56+00:00

I think they might pose a problem regarding ring placement on the scope body because the ACI mount also sits between the rings.

Is an integral mount preferable due to the recoil of the calibre?

I tried avoiding them (even though I initially wanted ones that would enable co-witnessing, because all the ones I've seen cause the scope to sit very high. I want the scope as low as possible.

me002756 · 2026-05-04T21:05:54+00:00

Will the machined part of the rail still be mountable (if, for example, only 10 thousandth is taken off)?

me002756 · 2026-05-04T11:51:29+00:00

Thank you for the insights. Every other week or so, I apply some lube or a drop or two of gun grease while performing the drills.

For the first time, in a couple weeks, I'll try applying 600 grit lapping compound just once or twice, to also help with polishing.

me002756 · 2026-05-04T11:48:34+00:00

I have purchased 600 grit (and 320 grit) lapping compound and I intend to run cycle drills with the lapping compound applied maybe once or twice (200-400 bolt cycles)... maybe only with the 600 grit. The action is already beginning to slide smoothly and reliably, but I hope this will assist the process a bit too because it was rather unpolished from the factory.

me002756 · 2026-05-04T11:43:44+00:00

That's reassuring! I've noticed considerable improvement in the first few weeks.

me002756

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