AHH....NOW I see!! Thats is one VERY NICE SETUP!!
SO its not a eye relief thing at all...its just one BIG MOTHER SCOPE!!! That old M8, fixed power line of scopes from Leupold was some of thier best!! That one you have a nice one!
For a time, I used Weavers HIGH offset rings. I would mount them back wards, with the offset in the rear. When the 4X4 ring came out I bought those.
Then I discovered the Leupold ring, which is what I now use.
Here is a pic of the offsett Weavers I still have on my 17HMR Sporter. It too has a large scope on it. (A 4.5 X14 Nikon)
Here is a close up of the New Leupold MED height ring, with a 2X7 VX II Leupold Mounted on my Ultra 25/06. (My alltime favorite scope)
As you can see, the Leupold is a bit lower, but still allows enough room for not interfer with the hammer.
Good luck with your new setup!! Post some pics of the groups it will shoot!!!
CW