I haven't patterned it. The receiver is much higher than the plain barrel. I am going to try to find a ramp for the bead to get the aiming point up. Right now it doesn't even have a bead, but there is a hole for one. I really can't understand why they would have tapped it for the inv+. My way of thinking on the diameter was the same as yours, but I was unsure so thought it best to ask for advise. I appreciate it.