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Posted By: metricman scope height dilemma - 01/21/17
i came across a sako A III varmint in very good shape. out of interest, i mounted a nightforce 5.5-22 x56 scope on it using the lowest sako rings that would allow clearance. problem is that the scope still sits so high that it is difficult to get a good consistent cheek position on the comb.
any suggestions members have to augment comb height would be most welcome.
thanks in advance
Posted By: nmitchell Re: scope height dilemma - 01/21/17
Check with Midway and Brownells.

Neil
Posted By: colodog Re: scope height dilemma - 01/21/17
Triple K link here at Cabelas.
Reviews are mixed but it may be what you're looking for.
This Beartooth kit works well. I have one on an old Rem 760 for use with a scope. I recommend it.

https://www.beartooth-products.com/collections/comb-raising-kit-gun-cover-cheek-pad-weld-piece


https://www.amazon.com/Comb-Raising...mp;psc=1&refRID=9K9J2Y10PAJNV1JSDP23
Posted By: metricman Re: scope height dilemma - 01/22/17
thank you for the suggestions
Posted By: hanco Re: scope height dilemma - 01/22/17
Glue a piece of wood on stock, they make strap on cheek pads.
Posted By: metricman Re: scope height dilemma - 01/22/17
thanks for your recommendation
Posted By: Mule Deer Re: scope height dilemma - 01/22/17
I often use two products for "adjusting" comb height:

The Rat Pad from www.ratpad.com is a heat-moldable pad that can be molded to a perfect height, and also removed afterward without harming the wood, plastic, rubber, etc. its attached to.

A Tac-Ops strap-on pad from www.tacticalworks.com. Some shooting companies offer these with their logos as well. I have a couple of Ruger pads but believe Hornady offers them as well. They can be adjusted for height with internal foam-rubber spacers.
Posted By: nighthawk Re: scope height dilemma - 01/22/17
Sounded interesting so I clicked the link. Guess you meant here?

https://ratgrips.com/

Hate it when they change site names like that.
Posted By: metricman Re: scope height dilemma - 01/23/17
thanx
will check them out
Posted By: Mule Deer Re: scope height dilemma - 01/23/17
nighthawk,

Thanks! Yeah, they did change the name--and before that changed it another time. No wonder the word didn't get out more. It's an excellent product but....
Posted By: mogwai Re: scope height dilemma - 01/28/17
Simple and cheap plan for this is to shave a short piece of water pipe insulation, put it on the top of stock and cover with ammo carrier. Works, but not elegant
Posted By: tedthorn Re: scope height dilemma - 01/28/17
Lace on or strap on stock pack

It holds ammo and gets your head up about 1"
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