I don't know for sure but to me that means the target image isn't right there when you bring the rifle up to firing position. You end up having to move your face on the comb of the stock to get the right spot weld or target image.
For my scoped rifles, a 77-22, 10-22 and Marlin Model 60 the Leupold rimfire scopes are too short to give me eye relief that's comfortable and quick. The VXI and NIkon Prostaff rimfire work better for me The larger ocular lens and the 32 and 33mm objectives seem brighter and they are still mounted relatively low.
This doesn't mean the Leupold rimfire wouldn't be the right scope for you on the Remington Model 5. If there's any way you can compare scopes and how they would fit on your rifle before buying you should. Might as well get what works best from the start.
