Can anyone tell me what is wrong (if anything), with my ‘scope mount?

[Klenchblaize]

Correct, they are not return zero constant on and off like a claw or an EAW swing mount. But for swapping one scope fir another, or removing for transport etc and where you will have the opportunity to check zero they are more than good enough.

I have similar mounts on my Rigby - it was built with them. Its not a perfect return to zero - needs a click or two adjustment, but within minute of angle of a large animal kill zone at 100 yards - yes.

Even things like claw mounts are not perfect return to zero, but they are usually good enough for the type of rifles and hunting for which they are being used.

Agreed, but claw mounts are somewhat more reliable in this regard as I demonstrated to my satisfaction only last Wednesday. This was shot after taking the scope off twice, giving it a tap on the bench and then dropping it back in with a pleasingly positive click. No adjustment:

Pity one round is far from touching but this is from an 18" barrel with hand support under front bag.

Almost good enough for park deer head shots!

K

 

[Jorrocks]

And the Op has the rear mount back-to-front:
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K

I just checked - the other way round would interfere with the bolt by the look of it

 

[Jorrocks]

I think the issue with the scope position on my rifle may be the stock length. I always thought it fitted me quite well, and the old crook of the elbow to trigger finger measurement seems spot-on. I suspect I may have to think about shortening it a touch.
Alan Rhône’s isn’t far from me, I think I will see if they can get me fixed up correctly, along with some nicer mounts!

 

[HonestJohn]

I think the issue with the scope position on my rifle may be the stock length. I always thought it fitted me quite well, and the old crook of the elbow to trigger finger measurement seems spot-on. I suspect I may have to think about shortening it a touch.
Alan Rhône’s isn’t far from me, I think I will see if they can get me fixed up correctly, along with some nicer mounts!

Wave goodbye to £500+ then

 

[Jorrocks]

Wave goodbye to £500+ then

It wasn’t quite as painful as that in the end! Erwin there was super helpful and I ended up with a Recknagel Picatinny rail with q/d rings. Much better than the original set-up, but I am going to have to take a 1/4” off the LOPat some point.