TrueBlue711
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My SCAR 17 has the GG&G QD scope mount, but it puts the scope about 3.5" over the barrel. I'm debating about looking for a new scope mount that mounts the scope closer to the barrel. What are the advantages/disadvantages of having a scope higher above the barrel vs hugging the barrel as much as possible? I'm sure it's different for different calibers (flatter shooting bullets for example), but I'm wondering specifically for the .308.
EDIT: I think I just answered my own question. Played with a ballistic calculator and plugged in different scope heights. It seems the lower scope heights will have less variance between you and your zero, but drops faster after the zero than the higher scope heights. So if you're looking for less drop from zero at longer distance, stick with a higher scope height. That sound right?
EDIT: I think I just answered my own question. Played with a ballistic calculator and plugged in different scope heights. It seems the lower scope heights will have less variance between you and your zero, but drops faster after the zero than the higher scope heights. So if you're looking for less drop from zero at longer distance, stick with a higher scope height. That sound right?
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