I don't see how you could even shoot that first gun that's camo in your picture. With a scope like that that is that far back, I'd never get a decent cheek weld. I'd have to hold my head way too far back.
Might be set up for a younger, smaller shooter... If so, then it makes sense. If not, a forward ring spacer would help out a lot as seen in Microgunner's pic.
