Which Shooting Position Do You Use for Mounting a New Scope?

[calicojack]

I use a prone position to determine the distance forward / back a new scope, thinking this is the least forgiving position with respect to eye relief. I also use the highest magnification. Just curious what you guys do.

 

[RRomig]

Standing
Magnification set at mid to low range
Close eyes and get comfortable then open eyes and adjust.
I’ll definitely be watching this to get more ideas.
I think only 2&3 gun is when I shot prone in the last 10 years and I really didn’t notice a problem.

 

[4g64loser]

PRS type rigs: prone and confirm in barricade positions.

Hunting/varmint rigs: definitely prone.

Lpvo on carbine: standing and confirm in barricade, kneeling, sitting, and prone.

All done at max power where eye relief is least forgiving.

Note: when setting up a rifle I try to do any cutting/adding spacers or pads/adjustments to the stock to achieve comfortable fit prior to optic mounting.