you can always use offset rings and set the scope back some. Have you had the rifle fit to you? Most people will shot there rifles as they come of the shelf and they might or might not fit. I would start by checking your LOP(length of pull), with hunting cloths on and in just shirt sleeves. split the difference, have your rifle cut to that LOP ( from curve in the trigger to where the recoil pad or butt plate ends).Next close eyes shoulder the rifle open eyes you should be looking down the scope at the middle of the crosshairs . here is where you adjust scope hieght (on your Handi remember that hammer must clear use a hammer offsett too) and eye relief. if you know how to make the measurement and can do the work it;s not hard. if not sure see a quailified Gunsmith have him do it the price of a fitted gun is worth Althought my personal tastes are Handis lever actions I worked in a gun shop that sold upper end shotguns I was trained in fitting firearms to there owners so this I know and know well. Once fitted it;s yours no one you know might be able to shoot that rifle or shotgun as well o
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