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ESTABLISHING EYE RELIEF ON
RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS
Because of the safety considerations associated with proper eye
relief, Leupold strongly recommends that you mount your scope as
far forward as possible. Beyond that, follow these steps:
1. With the scope as far forward in the mounts as possible, hold
the rifle in your normal shooting position. (Variable power
scopes should be set at the highest magnification for this
process.)
2. Slowly move the scope to the rear just until you can see a full
field-of-view.
3. Position your scope here for maximum eye relief.
4. Proceed to COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION.
NOTE: To confirm that your scope is mounted in the best possible
position, try assuming various positions: kneeling, seated, prone, and
aiming both uphill and downhill. Remember that aiming uphill typically
reduces eye relief. Wearing hunting/shooting specific clothing is
recommended as this may alter eye relief considerations slightly.