BSA scope too long

[BENBO]

I purchased, 'cause it was a good deal, a BSA 6-24 X 40 IR scope for $49.00, including shipping. I was going to put this on a refurbished air hawk that I recently purchased but discovered that the scope is so long that it hits the rear sight. It is also very near to the breech opening. I plan to use a one piece high mount scope mount to attach the scope. I own another air hawk(bought new) and when I compared the two I noticed that the rear sight on  the newer is mounted closer to the breech opening. This allows a little greater length for mounting the scope.  I considered removing the rear sight( on the older gun) and moving the scope as far rearward as possible, good idea or not? Has anyone else encountered this problem?

I hope that this question is understood and makes sense.

[kiwi]

All my scoped guns have the site removed....

[EdNunya]

Not on an Air Hawke...But on a B79...  Didn't think twice about pulling the rear site off and stowing it away...

73
Semper Fi
Ed

[fisherdude]

If my memory serves me correctly, that particular scope model BSA may not be rated for a springer air rifle.  BSA makes scopes that are air gun rated but that is not among the models listed for that application.  Spring powered air guns are really hard on scopes due to the unique reverse recoil.  It would be interesting to know if it holds up because that's a great price for that particular scope.

[Evo|ve_S|66]

I would get an offset mount (positioning the scope further back) or just take off that rear sight. Either way =]

-Jarred