Sorry for such a simple one guys, it's been a while since I played with my guns.

Got the 264 win mag back from the shop today, mounted the base and rings and then set the 2.5-10x B&L scope on there. way I usually do it is put rings together loose and then bring to shoulder eyes closed and set eye relief, then set verticle alignment.

My question is this, on a variable am I supposed to set up the eye relief with it on lowest power or highest? I set it on 10x figuring that I'll likely be keeping it 6x and above and not wanting to have to crawl the stock all the time.

Not too late to change of course, plus the verticle hair might be <5 degrees off of straight. if that's the case I have to loosen it to move anyways.

Thanks guys.

Red

I don't know if you're "supposed to", but I've always set mine up at the lower end.

I set it from where it's closest and most likely to whack me. Anywhere else and if I change the power "in the heat of battle" I may not adjust and get bitten.

That was my reasoning Rob when I set it on high. I guess I'll test it out, it's not like it's welded in place. thanks guys.

Red

I suggest first setting on highest power where the image is smallest and you are likely to "crawl the stock" and get a scope cut. Get a proper image and ensure you are safely positioned. Then when you lower the power setting, the image will appear large and the field of view expansive. The turrett locations can require compromise on positioning so do the best you can within the parameters.

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Originally posted by armorer:
I suggest first setting on highest power where the image is smallest and you are likely to "crawl the stock" and get a scope cut. Get a proper image and ensure you are safely positioned. Then when you lower the power setting, the image will appear large and the field of view expansive. The turrett locations can require compromise on positioning so do the best you can within the parameters.

+1

the highest power setting is going to be the most critical to eye relief. you almost have to use that to get it in the right place when you crank it up.

Thanks guys, this is reassuring. Hopefully next weekend I'll get a chance to go out and shoot it.

Red