How manufacturers mount scopes level?
- Thread starter cjmac
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You would think they almost have to use a plumb line at some distance in order to get it perfectly level.
SVT_Tactical
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I use a dewalt laser level and bubble level on action
Question is how and where would I level the rifle off of ? Scope base ? Maybe set a tiny bubble level on
A quarter inch piece of square stock lay it on the picatiny rail till the gun is level
Where on action . This is a tikka action
SVT_Tactical
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Most all mine have a pic rail and my level attaches to it.
I have a 1/8" X 3/4" pc. of aluminum bar stock with a level attached to one end. I balance it on the top of my rail to level the rifle on the rest and view a 30 " plumb line on my target at 100 yds. Rotate the scope til the cross hairs line up on the plumb line being careful to keep the rifle level on the rest. After zeroing the scope I move the elevation up app. 8 to 10 MOA from zero, remain holding on zero and fire couple or three shots to check for scope tilt. If the shots stay on the line or maybe just touching it then the scope is straight. If not adjustments should be made to correct for the tilt.
NZ_Fclass
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The best way is to make a scope mounting jig - a flat plate with a picatinny rail mounted and 2 bubble levels attached, 1 north-south and 1 east -west. Mine fits on a camera tripod with a ball head. Level the plate, fit the rings on the rail - then mount the scope. I use a small engineers level, usually across the top turret to level the scope to the plate. I can the sight the scope at a vertical line or plumbob. Alternatively, a 10 deg taper block can be fitted under the turret block and the opposing taper inserted to contact the flat underside of the scope. Then transfer scope and rings to the rifle. Some one piece mounts have this taper built in - i.e. Spuhr
I have use this bit of kit and had good results, an easy button over hanging plumb bobs or other more elaborate procedures.
All suggested ways will work but for me this just makes life easy and I keep it in my range locker to assist others that come in to start their shooting career with their new rifle and scope.
Professional Scope Reticle Leveling System | Wheeler
Professional Reticle Leveling System
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Where u get that?
Killing Time
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SVT_Tactical
Gold $$ Contributor
You can them from midway or most any site sponsor here. I have all these in accumulated over the years. Use them all.
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Walt Krafft
Gold $$ Contributor
Being a position shooter, the rifle does not stay level in each position. I adjust the scope to be level in my prone position. Consistency in each position is key, the actual level is not. And yes, the knobs will move the impact in both directions if it is not level, not a big deal if you shoot a lot.
Chris Shelton
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So far the best way I have found is the CTK strap level. I mount the gun in a vise, put the CTK level on, hang a plumb bob, shine a flash light through the objective of the scope and level it with the plumb bob. The flashlight projects the reticle upside down but it works great and perfect every time. Here is a link to the level. I have no affiliation with them, but it works great.
Gun Level
The All Purpose Gun Level is an excellent tool for ensuring the utmost accuracy from your firearm.
www.ctkprecision.com
6MMsteve
Gold $$ Contributor
I used Jo Blocks and feelers for a time but got the fixit jig to go under the scope still have to fiddle with it, but it works fast
Toms
Silver $$ Contributor
When I mount scopes I use my Davidson inside action wrench. Slide it into action and use a bubble level across it. Should be as accurate as you can get. Then set scope to a plumb line. Tall target testing afterwards seems to be spot on. Hope this helps. Toms
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