scope rings, tall vs short?

[HawkCreek]

I prefer the mount the scope as low as possible. A business card distance between the scope and the barrel is optimal. This is of course secondary to having a set up that lines up as soon as I pull the rifle to my shoulder.

[mountainman]

Height should be set to fit shooter and shooting style first and foremost. What would be the benefit of mounting higher over the bore, scope bell being a non issue? Could it give you a longer point blank range?😉

[JimmyHoffa]

one issue is whether the scope adjustment range can handle the distance.  You may have to shim the rear ring if even bottomed out the scope won't adjust to correct elevation.

[Bob33]

Close your eyes and mount the rifle to your shoulder. Open your eyes. If you have to move your head up or down, or forwards/backwards to see the full image in the scope then generally speaking the position isn't optimal. If possible it should be adjusted by using different rings or sliding the scope forwards or back.

Another consideration is making sure the bolt doesn't hit the scope.

[KFhunter]

Close your eyes and mount the rifle to your shoulder. Open your eyes. If you have to move your head up or down, or forwards/backwards to see the full image in the scope then generally speaking the position isn't optimal. If possible it should be adjusted by using different rings or sliding the scope forwards or back.

Another consideration is making sure the bolt doesn't hit the scope.

also gotta factor in the type of shooting most likely will be doing,  a bench gun vs a brush gun vs a predator gun vs    adjust the scope to the position you'll most likely be using.  (not always standing)