Rifle Scopes Canted scope reticle

Afkirby

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Dec 21, 2009
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How much reticle cant is acceptable in most manufacturers scopes? I’ve got a pst gen 1 that I’ve been frustrated trying to get the reticle leveled. I ended up using a set of feeler gauges on the bottom of the housing to try to sate my level OCD, it still felt like it was out of level.

I set up a little plumb bob inside my house, and this is what I came up with. My iPhone level app (which I’m sure isn’t the most accurate) seems to think the reticle is canted about 8 degrees off the top of the turret.

Am doing anything wrong? I plan on calling vortex tomorrow, as I’m sure they’ll be able to take care of any issues that may be present.

Thanks!

-Kirby
 

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