I never had a problem in over 3 decades of hunting. Offhand shooting with head erect dictates the scope overhang. The latter + rail are quite rigid though, and the claw mounts are the sturdiest and most reliable in existence (also the most expensive, BTW). Then, I must add that this is not a knockabout gun. It's only used for drive hunting where one remains at post for the drive's duration (about 2 H) and in between drives, the rifle is transported afoot or by 4x4 in a leather, sheep lined, scabbard (this explains the 26 year old rifle's nearly pristine condition).