Is this going to be a problem..scope sits on air chamber a little

[redroush00]

I have a 40 MM lens and when I mounted it on the rifle the front lens housing just rests on the top of the action. Its sighted in and dead accurate but will this be okay?

[RawToxic]

Usually it will not cause a problem but if anything is touching and moves when you shoot, it will eventually scuff and scratch the contact points. I would suggest trying to get a higher scope mount or rings depending on our mounting situation. If that cannot be helped, you might see if you can put a thin piece of foam between the two to keep them from making direct contact?

[CharlieDaTuna]

Depends on what kind of gun. If it's a PCP then it may cause a problem in accuracy because there there may be a little expansion of the tube under pressure.. With a springer, it may cause the recticles to loosen because of the shock and vibration. You may want to consider putting a couple of pieces of 35mm neg film shims on the lower ring  blocks of the mount to raise it up a few thousandths.

[redroush00]

Thanks for the info. I had some black tape handy and put down 2 layers on the saddles and now theres a little sliver of light between the housing and the rifle. Do i need to use the negetive strips or can i use what I've done?

[CharlieDaTuna]

That may work but you may need to tighten it a couple of times. The tape may allow the scope to move. The negatives will not compress as much. But if the tape works....and ifn' it ain't broke...don't fix it...    

[renowntwo]

Try a one piece high mount, it fixed my problem.

[redroush00]

I read that the closer the scope is to the barell the better. Cant get much closer than mine!!