OK to mount the scope this far forward? (pics)

[Motega]

I was given this old Redfield "Widefield" or "TV" scope. I can't figure out why it says "US Property" because as far as my research indicates they were never used in active duty and have that ranging reticle that is really useful only for deer (18" range finding reticle) but although it is a decent scope the eye relief is such that I have to mount it this far forward to get any view at all.

It looks dopey, but I'm wondering if there is any reason why I can't mount it this far forward. It does interfere slightly with the iron sights in that I have to really reach in to change from the large to small sight. I think I have the mount on the carry handle installed right so I don't see that I really have an option.

Thoughts?

 

[WardenWolf]

It'll work fine.

 

[788Ham]

Redfield was used on many Remington 700's in Viet Nam, most likely why "US Property" was stamped on it. I've got an older TV scope on a Rem. 700 ADL '06 my Pop used to use.

To answer your question, yes it'll work like this, good luck!

 

[AK103K]

and have that ranging reticle that is really useful only for deer (18" range finding reticle)

18" works for people too. Shoulder to shoulder, or shoulders to belt, get you pretty close.

the eye relief is such that I have to mount it this far forward to get any view at all.

Where you have it mounted is where I usually try to mount my scopes (not on the carry handle, but forward). The eye relief is right if you shoot with your head in the right place (down and forward), although you dont get the cheek weld with the scope on the carry handle..

 

[taliv]

I shoot nose to charging handle most of the time so I usually put them farther forward than that.

However I don't think the setup will hold zero for long. If you have to use it as is I would recommend loctite and witness marks on everything

 

[CraigC]

The carry handle mount just makes it look further forward than it is. Mine's about the same.