Offset Scope Mount Helps Shooter with Vision Problem
Forum member Roy Bertalotto did a real nice off-set scope installation on a bolt gun to help a sight-challenged shooter. Roy explains: “A friend of mine shoots left-handed and has lost the sight in his left eye. I built him a scope mount so he can still shoot left-handed, but now use his right eye.” Roy’s fabrication work is impressive and we praise his efforts to help a fellow shooter stay in the game.
Roy bolted a plate to the existing scope rail on the top centerline of the Rem 700 action. This plate extends a few inches to the right. On the outboard end of the plate, Roy fitted a second scope rail, aligned with the bore. Weaver-based rings are then clamped to the outboard (right side) auxiliary rail.
Be Careful of Canting Issues with Offset Scope Installations
We’re pleased to see that Roy developed a solution for a shooter with an optical disability, but we want to stress that this is a specialized installation that can create some problems with point of impact shift if the gun is not maintained perfectly level. With the amount of horizontal offset (between the scope’s optical axis and the bore axis) built into this rig, if the rifle is canted, point of impact can shift rather dramatically. For a southpaw who is willing to adapt his/her shooting style, it may be better, in the long run, to learn to shoot right-handed if his/her right eye is the only good eye. Likewise, if a right-handed shooter can only see well through his left eye, he may benefit from learning how to hold the stock and work the trigger with his left hand. The shooter could still work the bolt with his non-trigger hand. Changing from right-hand to left-hand shooting (or vice-versa) may require a stock swap if the stock is not ambidextrous.
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It looks great, but as you mentioned, this could lead to further issues or problems. Thanks for shedding light on the situation, especially for those unaware of the potential issue.
dont forget when zeroing at short range two have two targets side by side . The same distance as your eyes are apart . Or you will be miles out at long range
Mr. Bertalotto,
Do you make these “offset” mounts for other individuals? Cost? Time-frame to make it? My husband loves hunting but has lost complete sight in his left eye. He is a true left-handed person but is looking for a solution to “offset” his scope so he can use his right eye and still shoot as a left-handed person. Will it fit on a Ruger American 243? Will the L & R turret on the scope turn enough clicks to correlate for a sight in of 150 yds.? Thank you for your time and consideration. Will await your reply. Have a nice weekend! Sharon Morava