Recommend a level bubble

[precision.riflecraft]

That is a great visual for cant error!

Thank you!

My pleasure - thanks for checking it out!

 

[Old Navy]

The basic way to check a level is to find a flat surface that is as long as the level and note where he bubble is, then swap the level end for end and see if it reads the same. On a rail mount you could secure the rifle on in a barrel vise so that the rail mounted level reads perfectly level and then switch the level so that it is on the other side and see if the reading is the same. For target practice I take a torpedo level and pen when posting a target. After I put the frame in its holder, I draw a level line on the backer and align the top of the target to it. This gives me an excellent reference that I can easily check without changing my position. For short range benchrest, where the most that scopes are usually adjusted is for differences in elevation, even though the target may not be perfect, as long as you are aligned to it throughout a given match, I believe that you are GTG. I cannot speak for long range, but for benchrest, I think that using the frame as a reference when setting up would probably be fine, given that sighters are allowed to fine tune the scope settings. Looking at videos of expert shooters running their groups, I seriously doubt that they would check alignment during their run, but rather would depend on the flat forend and matching bag to maintain that alignment.

Great post!

 

[justpassinthru]

I use a Holland and would buy another one if needed. Bought a Vortex but returned it, just too big.

Holland's Signature Series Anti-Cant Device 30mm Matte Black

Holland Signature Series scope levels are the official level for the USA F-Class Shooting Team and are made in the USA. The Holland's Signature...

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[Jester560]

Send it makes the best but not budget friendly

 

[chromatica]

I like Mountain Tactical.

 

[HardwoodPro]

Send it model mounted to the spuhr is the way to go!

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

i love the holland level, perfect amount of sensitivity and very high quality.

to be honest, the accuracy of level doesn’t matter much. the way i use mine is purely a reference point to the vertical alignment of the plumb bob and reticle.

 

[ATFIV]

Holland on all the rifles I own and my daughters..

 

[Redd]

Holland on all my competition rifles ...... tried the Accuracy1st , really liked the idea of the ceramic ball in the viscous liquid vs the air bubble but it was very dark ,even in full sunlight too hard to see

 

[JB10]

I went with a swfa, i wanted compact.

 

[Thud]

What does a $120 level do that a $25 doesn't do?

Bigger cool factor

 

[Chiquita]

Bigger cool factor

Exactly, bragging rights.

 

[Fuj]

Get a Hollands.

 

[ballisticdaddy]

Exactly, bragging rights.

Hmmm...I don't use a $120 level but I do want one that is consistent and accurate.

Collections: Scope Level - 34mm/35mm Black Anodized Aluminum - Accuracy 1st

The Accuracy 1st Development Group scope level was designed to achieve precise resolution of less than 1° with line increments of 2.5°. Constructed of aircraft grade aluminum with glass levels custom designed and manufactured for Accuracy 1st Development Group, our levels are of the highest quality and accuracy. Some scope level manufacturers use plastic housings, air bubbles and subpar glass in their vials. Accuracy 1st utilizes a custom bent, in lieu of a straight vial, designed using medical grade glass with a ceramic ball. The use of the ceramic ball eliminates the inherent flaws associated with air bubble levels, which at higher temperatures and pressure will compromise the bubble size causing level inaccuracies. Typically air bubble levels require 3° to 5° to even register movement; however, the Accuracy 1st custom level will read movement at a minimum of 1° and will extend measurements out to +/- 10°

 

[hogpatrol]

I bought a $25 level. The space between the lines was twice the length of the bubble. Ok, if leveling concrete block.

 

[coldboreshot]

Whats top of the line?

Accuracy 1st and US Optics. The Acc 1st is a sealed (curved) fluid vial with a ball and multiple hash marks on the vial face offering different points of cant. These are on all of my tac rifles which replaced the US Optics. The US Optics used smaller vials with a viscous solution that would not separate under violent recoil 50bmg etc... The Acc 1st is totally stable under violent recoils. No bubble pocket to collapse.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Vortex …….

 

[SKWERLZ]

Hmmm...I don't use a $120 level but I do want one that is consistent and accurate.

Collections: Scope Level - 34mm/35mm Black Anodized Aluminum - Accuracy 1st

The Accuracy 1st Development Group scope level was designed to achieve precise resolution of less than 1° with line increments of 2.5°. Constructed of aircraft grade aluminum with glass levels custom designed and manufactured for Accuracy 1st Development Group, our levels are of the highest quality and accuracy. Some scope level manufacturers use plastic housings, air bubbles and subpar glass in their vials. Accuracy 1st utilizes a custom bent, in lieu of a straight vial, designed using medical grade glass with a ceramic ball. The use of the ceramic ball eliminates the inherent flaws associated with air bubble levels, which at higher temperatures and pressure will compromise the bubble size causing level inaccuracies. Typically air bubble levels require 3° to 5° to even register movement; however, the Accuracy 1st custom level will read movement at a minimum of 1° and will extend measurements out to +/- 10°

I do use a accuracy 1st level and they are nice.

 

[itchyTF]

Holland

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

Accuracy 1st