Some side mounts place the scope in a slightly or fully offset position, such as ones meant for the Krag or various Winchester lever actions. These mounts are fairly uncommon but still can be found.
Another possibility would be to use a scope that could be placed far enough forward so that its eyepiece lies just in front of the bolt handle. Some of the early scopes like the Lyman Alaskan and some of the smaller Weavers have enough eye relief to allow this.
Still another possibility would be to use rings mounted high enough so that the scope is actually positioned above the bolt handle. That would mean a VERY high scope position but it might work OK.
Food for thought.
Regards, Joe
