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Most if not all of the 1x6 scopes now run a a 24mm objective which in turn means a 45mm or bigger ocular lens. The only way to get a smaller ocular is to go down in objective size and power range like some of the Leupold scopes. Alternatively Meopta and Karl Kaps make a 1-4 which has a smaller ocular, about 40mm if I remember correctly. Its definitely a problem with rifles that turn through 90 degrees, one of the reasons so many companies now make a rifle that turns through 60 degrees.

Matt.

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Hi Matt. This is exactly what I'm finding. Most of the nice, modern Euro scopes have big ocular lens housings. It's all those straight-pulls and 60 degree bolts that are to blame.

Some ocular lens housing diameters are below.

Leica Magnus scopes - 48mm
Leica Fortis scopes - 48mm
Leica Amplus scopes - 44mm
Zeiss Victory HT scopes - 42mm. I have a 1.5-6x42 version sitting idle. Hmmm. Could be the answer.
Schmidt & Bender Zenith scopes - 43mm
Schmidt & Bender Exos 1-8x24 Exos - 46mm
Kahles Helia scopes - 47mm (measured on screen)
Steiner Ranger 4 scopes - 40mm
Steiner Ranger 6 scopes - 44mm.
Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5x20 with 30mm tube - 41.4mm
Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5x20 with 1" tube - 40mm

A stand-out with a small diameter ocular is the Steiner Ranger 4, at 40mm. I have seen the Steiner Ranger 6 1-6x24mm, with 44mm ocular diameter, mounted on a Mauser M98 Magnum, in Recknagel mounts. Here's a video of this. I don't know how high these mounts are though.
Video of Mauser M98 Magnum

Edit: From studying the video some more I'll suggest that these Recknagel mounts are part number 93015-26xx. It looks like they have a 26mm offset for the front foot and the G9 style rear foot.

Edited by MauserM03Blog (05/01/23 01:09 PM)

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