Originally Posted by KDF

I have a 2.5-8x36mm mounted on a SA700 Youth with the X-lows. No clearance issues with the power ring or otherwise, but there's not much clearance between the eyepiece and the bolt knob when operated. Butler Creeks caps would be out, but it works fine with the Alumina's. Not sure how that might factor in on the A-Bolt.


A-Bolts have a short 60� throw, so definitely more clearance than a Rem M700. How much room you have between the barrel and the front objective bell on that rig?

Last edited by John_in_MS; 10/08/14.