Maxed out scope, shooting low

[u/Any-Rip-9727]

Installed 16 inch shaw bull barrel, went to shoot it this weekend and at 25 meters it shoots about an inch low from where I am aiming with the scope maxed out. I am assuming this is barrel droop and I am wondering what is the best solution?

Option 1: The magpul stock came with a barrel shim, I can use that to prop it up, might affect accuracy since it will no longer be “free floated”

Option 2: 20 moa pic rail to point the scope downward

Option 3: I also read about a upgraded v block but not sure if I need to file the barrel

Edit: I think the reason for it shooting low is the v block is over torqued and pulling the barrel downward, I will retorque and see if that fixes the issue

[u/BroSefHsn]

Just by visual inspection of the picture, the rear scope ring (closest to the ocular lens) is too close to the turrets, there must be atleast 3/8 - 1/2 inch gap/ spacing from the rings. (The further away the better)
This is because whenever rings are installed there is a little bit of crushing that happens to the tube/body of the scope once you reach 18 in/lbs on the cap screws.
But once you create that crush right near the turrets, the adjustments on the scope will allow you to turn the dials at the turrets, but will end up slipping internally to the scope.

Your best course of action is to undo the rings and move the scope rings away from the turrets, once done if the optic still does not allow you to sight in correctly, you will have to warranty the scope with vortex because it’s been ruined during installation. (Don’t worry to much, vortex will still warranty it for free even if you tell them what you did exactly)

I hope this helped, and to further remove any worry about issues stemming from the rifle itself!!! 🫡