New rifle - scope location question

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I just purchased a Sako A7 from Cabellas in 25-06. I brought in my own scope, a Zeiss Conquest 3X9X40 which they mounted for me.

At the store the scope appeared to be at the right distance from my eye, however when I got home I measured it and compared it to my two other scoped higher powered rifles.

I have a Sauer Model 90 with a Leupold V-X III, 3.5 X 10 X 40. The scope rim (rear) is 12 inches from the end of the stock. I have a Tikka Varminter in .223 with a V-X II, 3X9X50 and it is also 12 inches from scope rim to butte end of stock.

However the Sako A7 is set up with the scope rim 10.5" from the end of the butte stock.

Should I have them re-mount the scope now or should I simply try it at the range and see if it works for me.

Is there a rule of thumb on the scope positioning?

I am 6" 1" tall with a reasonably long neck.

Thanks,
 
Different scopes have different eye reliefs.

And shooters size may make a difference.

Shoot it and see if it works. If it don't just loosen the screws and slide it up or down until it does.

Just because some one works and cabela's and has a screw driver doesn't mean he knows what he is doing.

I would never allow anyone else to mount a scope on my rifle.
 
A Zeiss has almost 1" less eye relief compared to Leupold. Everything else being equal it probably should be almost 1" farther from your eye. That assumes it is mounted on the same rifle. Different stock lengths and shapes come into play. If it fits you that is all that matters.

No reason to return the scope. As Kraigwy suggested, just loosen the screws and experiment by moving it back and forth until it feels right. Then lock it down.
 
Im with Kraigwy on this one. First thing I got when I started purchasing rifles was a scope mount kit. I mount my scopes to my liking ,not the store attendant's liking. Bring needed tools with you first trip to range and set it to where you want it.
 
If you'll use the scope shooting while standing up, it should be mounted as far forward as possible that lets you see the full field of view wearing the thickest clothes you'll shoot in. Then when you shoot from a bench or other position when your head is closer to it, there will still be enough eye relief for safety. This is my rule of thumb and I think it's good for others.

Few store or gun shop employees know that's the right way and how to do it. I did see one gun shop owner tell the customer who just bought a new Leupold to bring it back with his rifle he was holding and hunting attire the next day so he could mount it right for him.

One guy used Weaver rings with long bases on his rifle. Extra grooves were cut in the bases so the scope could be mounted different places depending on how he held his .243 Win. Standing for hunting deer, the scope was all the way back on its bases. But for varmints shooting prone with a rest or testing from a bench, the scope was moved forward on the bases.
 
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The Zeiss has about 4" of eye relief which is about the same as the Leupold.

I think I will take it to the range and then try it.
 
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