Scope to the nose...

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the rifleer

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I put a scope on my k31. Its a cheap BSA, but the stupid thing hits me in the nose when I shoot it. I have consequently developed a bad flinch with this rifle. The only real solution is to holt my left thumb between the scope and my nose.

Is there any practical solution to solve this, or am I stuck with getting hit on the nose when I fire it? I was shooting from a bench to get it sighted it. Obviously I can't put my thumb between me and the scope when I am not using a bench, which is most of the time.

I know this is a fairly common problem. Any tips/suggestions are welcome.
 
You could try moving the scope back further. Got a picture of your setup? I ask because my brother had the same problem with his BLR. He didnt realize it but before he put the scope on it he climbed the stock to shoot with the irons, and when he put the scope on it he had it adjusted for how he had been holding the gun while shooting the irons. He learned real quick and he still has a little flinch problem from it.
 
You might could get away with putting a recoil pad on the stock if that doesn't extend the pull too significantly. That extra inch or so might just provide enough eye relief if you can't move the scope forward enough in the rings.
 
I can move the scope forward maybe an inch, but I think I would have to move my eye closer to have the proper eye relief.
 

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You could try moving the scope back further.
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Sorry about this one. I was thinking moving your head back further, but yes move your scope forward. What Id do is hold the gun like it feels natural and then move the scope as far forward as posssible. If this is where the scope was then do what peetzakilla said, thats about all you can do other than lengthening the length of pull.
 
Am I correct when I assume that the eye relief is the distance from your eye to to scope?

This is a really crappy scope anyway.
 
Take the scope off and shoot it the way it was intended to be. If you insist on using a scope, like peetzakilla says, buy a scope with a longer eye relief.
 
Yeah - and that's one thing that you'll typically find in cheaper scopes - the eye relief is frequently less than optimal. Some shooters are able to adapt their shooting technique to avoid scope bite even with short eye relief, but it's generally a good idea to avoid having to go that route.
 
That scope appears to be tall with respect to the comb of the stock. I'd guess you have chin weld instead of cheek weld.

You need a cheek piece for a solid cheek weld. With a proper cheek weld, you don't get scope bite.
 
I guess thats the fall back of this design, the scope sits high and over the right side of the receiver. It is not in the center. This gun really wasn't designed to be scoped. Its a real tack driver and I thought it would be nice to put glass on it for the longer shots.
 
the rifleer said:
I'd still like to keep a scope on this. How many inches of eye relief do you guys think I need?
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I shoot a 12ga with 3 1/2 inches eye relief. You certainly don't need any more than that. See if you can find the specs on that BSA.

It is also true that improper form is responsible for scope bite just as much as eye relief. The scope being offset on a gun that was never meant to have one is probably not helping your cause. Still, with enough eye relief it shouldn't be a problem.
 
Three options: scope with longer eye-relief, .22 short no-recoil rifle, nose operation.:D
Seriously though, what does the instruction sheet for the scope specify for the eye-relief?
 
I like enough eye relief where I can move the scope further forward where the rear end of the scope is about in line with the rear of the rifles chamber. Looks like as others have said you may need a higher comb on your rifle for a scope,that could also be causing the problem.
 
Also shooting form can also cause the dreaded scope kiss...Years ago my uncle who had used mainly open sight 30-30 borrowed Dads scoped 280 bolt action he brought it back with a big ol' black eye??? lol :D
 
Am I correct when I assume that the eye relief is the distance from your eye to to scope?
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Yes, this is how they are rated but that is only part of the process. I first like to get a full field, inside the scope and then measure the relief. There are always trade-offs.
Get a scope with longer eye relief.
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One way or another, you need to lengthen the eye-reflief and this is probably the best way. Scopes that are rated for shotgun and M/L use, have longer eye reliefs than most rifle scopes. I know it sounds a little strange, but I routinely use these scopes on hunting rifles even when I wind up with a Pro-Diamond or circle reticle. I have never had a scope bite but have gotten more than one slide-bite. ...... :barf:

Ya know, theoretically if you have a proper hold, you, and the rifle, should move as one and that would limit scope-bite. ..... ;)

Be Safe !!!
 
Never fired this rifle however in looking at picture appears to have a fairly good drop in stock could be when fired it slipping down under your arm and back, I would first try something low cost like a slip on butt pad for better grip on shoulder/clothing.
 
Never fired this rifle however in looking at picture appears
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I've never fired one of these as well but what I am see by the profile, is that your scope is too far back. Again, to properly set your eye releif, get a full picture inside your scope. As you move the scope from your eye, you will see the field increase and decrease as you travel in and out. Idealy, you should have a good anchor, cheek weld and see a nice full field. Then measure your relief as it is now at optimum. ...... :)


Be Safe !!!
 
I shot it again today. As long as I keep my head back im fine. I nailed a pepsi bottle at 175 yards on the third shot.

I still plan to get a better scope though.
 
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