Scope mounts and eye relief

[greyling22]

I'm with the incorrect shooting position camp. It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks to me like your head is way too far back on the stock. Snuggle in, that 22 won't hurt you.

 

[Inebriated]

UTG's rail hardware is not just "Chinese junk". It's rock-solid. It'll stand the test of time.

My dogleg AK rail snapped in two..... I will classify UTG as chinese junk. lol

 

[ole farmerbuck]

Get another pic taken of you but from farther away. Then we'll be able to tell more.

 

[kac624]

Wow, I feel a bit foolish, but I guess that's how you learn.

Thanks so much for all the help. I think my best bet is to seek out some professional help or training. I was planning in it eventually anyway, might as well get to it.

 

[joeschmoe]

It also seems like that stock may be way too long for you. Combined with the way your holding it is putting your eye way too far from the action of the gun.
The answer is to bring you closer to the action, not bring the scope back more.

Correct your stance and maybe shorten the stock.

 

[Sun Tzu warrior]

KAC, There are no stupid questions, it is only stupid not to ask questions.
Glad you asked, before destroying your equipment. I suspect there are a large number of folks arming themselves who have no prior experience. At some point every experienced person, had no experience! It is good you are taking responsibility for your own well being.
(self defence) Get some training, there is no shame being a newbie. At some point everyone was a newbie! Soon you will be able to share the knowledge you learn, with someone else. That's what makes the world go round! Good Luck!

 

[Geno]

I use the following BKL mount on my Savage:

http://www.bkltech.com/BKl-1-6-Screw-Unitized-Dovetail-Mount-p/bkl-260.htm

Eye relief is no problem now. 8^)

Geno

 

[MrCleanOK]

Kac624, if there is an Appleseed event going on near you, that would be an excellent place to learn all the right habits.

http://appleseedinfo.org/

If that's not an option, find somebody truly knowledgeable to help you set up your optic and learn to shoot your rifle. I'm not trying to poke fun at you, but you are messed up like a football bat right now (which is to be expected for a new shooter). You obviously have a desire to learn, so with the right mentorship I think you'll be just fine.

 

[kac624]

Thanks for the encouragement! There are no Appleseed events near me, but I have found an NRA sponsored rifle training course in a few weekends that I imagine will be helpful. I'll let you know how it goes!