Gunsmithing Best way to mount a scope w/o canting?

[seeker120]

What tools do you find helpful in centering the reticle?
I will be using Talley steel rings to mount a Zeiss scope on remington 700(7mm Remington Magnum)

Is it worth putting an anticant device on the scope after it is mounted correctly to make sure the gun is not canted while shooting? Will be shooting out to 600 yards.

Thanks Seeker120

 

[ewoaf]

Re: Best way to mount a scope w/o canting?

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=86421&page=62#Post86421

 

[mis-guided child2]

Re: Best way to mount a scope w/o canting?

Well sir there are numerous ways to skin that cat.
Lowlights feeler gauges, a wieghted string on a distant object,
a wheeler scope leveling kit.
I would highly recommend exploring this forum and using the search function prior to asking questions. Your answers are here, but do your homework first. This is just a suggestion.

Try this:

http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=010955838166721108978:qcbx5qqy10o&hl=en

Good luck.

 

[Powder_Burns]

Re: Best way to mount a scope w/o canting?

Feeler gauges/playing cards + plumb line has worked for me.

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Best way to mount a scope w/o canting?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Powder Burns</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Feeler gauges/playing cards + plumb line has worked for me. </div></div>

+1

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Best way to mount a scope w/o canting?

you can get a little key chain level at a hardware store and set it on the base (one piece is easiest) and secure the rifle and use the level on the scope. the feeler guage is a cool trick too

 

[seeker120]

Re: Best way to mount a scope w/o canting?

Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. I will follow up on the sugggestions.

Seeker120

 

[GOING FOR 2000]

Re: Best way to mount a scope w/o canting?

Level the receiver, lock it in that position, set a plumb bob line at 100 yds. align the verticle in the scope with the plumb line, re-check as you tighten the ring screws.

Yes a rail mounted not a scope mounted level will help prevent rifle cant for long shots.

You also might consider bedding the scope rail first, one piece steel rails are the best to use.