Jeff I would venture a guess that our scopes are about 1/2" different.

Come on you have to admit the avatar thingy is funny! if it would make you feel better you can distort my avatar all you want.

As to Whether I see the "black".....nope on all power settings without moving my head....honestly.

Heres a pic of another incorrect scope installation. (not by you of course)
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