Scope length

[Oregonhunter5]

Question. I may be buying a "compact" rifle for my daughters elk hunt.
We are looking at the Tikka 6.5.
But due to being compact, does that mean I need to mount a shorter length of scope?

Read More

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I wouldn't think that you "need" to.
But...
Compact rifles often look and "balance" better with a shorter length "compact" scope.
Andy

 

[P7M13]

Eye relief doesn't change (except on magnification), and a good 1" tube, 40 or 44mm objective will weigh less than 1lb and not really affect the balance.
I would think compact means shorter barrel, and perhaps a shorter LOP.

 

[erslll]

I would think the "compact" refers more to the stock than anything else. Should still be a standard short action receiver for the 6.5. Same as a 308/243 etc. My point being that scope mounts/rings should be the same between any other 6.5/308 short action so I don't think it would be necessary to have compact scope.

 

[Oregonhunter5]

Thanks
i think i will get the Leupold 44mm in standard size then. Ive had good experiences with the cds system.