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RogueGypsy · 02-07-2011, 07:13 AM

Not sure exactly what Slims is talking about. I've never seen a scope with adjustable eye relief. Scopes that have an adjustable magnification like 4-10x42 or the like, will list a range of eye relief in the specs, because the relief will change with magnification. The lower the mag., the longer the eye relief.

It sounds like you have a couple of issues, the first is an economy scope. Better scopes will have longer eye relief. Try the Bushnell Trophy or Elite series, any Leupold and most Nikons will have greater eye relief than the economy models. Lower magnification will give you better eye relief too. I'm a fan of 4x-6x for hunting, they give you plenty of magnification and a nice wide field of view. The only reason you might want more mag is if you're always shooting over 200 yd (unlikely) or you're a competitive target shooter.

The second is your technique. If you have the weapon properly shouldered your whole upper body should move as a unit when you discharge the weapon. If it's popping you in the eye, your cheek is not welded to the stock as it should be and your groups are going to be much bigger than they need to be. Proper cheek weld and consistent eye position is imperative to get consistent results with a scope.

If you can't get the technique down for one reason or another try a shot gun scope, they have much longer eye relief than a rifle scope.

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02-07-2011, 07:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	Not sure exactly what Slims is talking about. I've never seen a scope with adjustable eye relief. Scopes that have an adjustable magnification like 4-10x42 or the like, will list a range of eye relief in the specs, because the relief will change with magnification. The lower the mag., the longer the eye relief. It sounds like you have a couple of issues, the first is an economy scope. Better scopes will have longer eye relief. Try the Bushnell Trophy or Elite series, any Leupold and most Nikons will have greater eye relief than the economy models. Lower magnification will give you better eye relief too. I'm a fan of 4x-6x for hunting, they give you plenty of magnification and a nice wide field of view. The only reason you might want more mag is if you're always shooting over 200 yd (unlikely) or you're a competitive target shooter. The second is your technique. If you have the weapon properly shouldered your whole upper body should move as a unit when you discharge the weapon. If it's popping you in the eye, your cheek is not welded to the stock as it should be and your groups are going to be much bigger than they need to be. Proper cheek weld and consistent eye position is imperative to get consistent results with a scope. If you can't get the technique down for one reason or another try a shot gun scope, they have much longer eye relief than a rifle scope. .. .. __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous. Last edited by RogueGypsy; 02-07-2011 at 07:16 AM..