Rifle Scopes Opinions wanted on my scope mounting method

[BIPMaster]

Since I lack experience in this area, I kinda had to make it up as a I go. I mounted a Vltor bipod on the rifle and used an Atlas monopod on the buttstock. I put a level on the rail, and adjusted the monopod until the rifle was level. I put the Leupold MK4 scope in the ADM mount, and used one screw at the top of each ring to hold the scope in place. I then put a level on top of the elevation turret to make sure the scope was level L to R. I then threaded in each screw and tightened them all down in a star pattern until they were all tight. Blue loctite was used on the threads. The reticle appears to be straight up and down as far as I can tell. I know this isn't a great method, but would like some opinions prior to taking it out to the range. Is this a "good" method for ensuring the scope is straight, or did I overlook anything?
Thanks!!

 

[Graham]

Re: Opinions wanted on my scope mounting method

Is the reticle level when the rifle is level? You say so.

Is the reticle level in the scope? (it is a Leupy, after all)

And is the erector assembly level with the turret caps?

BTW, I've never felt the need to Locktite scope ring threads.

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: Opinions wanted on my scope mounting method

Always check those stickies....good info to be had:

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

Personally I would never rely on putting a level across a turret.

Level the receiver in a clamp (a small Wheeler level across the bolt rails works for me) and then align the vertical of the reticle with a known 90 degree vertical...I use the neighbours chimney 100 metres away....or similar structure/tall building. Tighten the scope rings down carefully checking no change in the levels as you apply torque.

Or

use Lowlight's feeler gauge method.

 

[BIPMaster]

Re: Opinions wanted on my scope mounting method

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BasraBoy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Always check those stickies....good info to be had:

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

Personally I would never rely on putting a level across a turret.

Level the receiver in a clamp (a small Wheeler level across the bolt rails works for me) and then align the vertical of the reticle with a known 90 degree vertical...I use the neighbours chimney 100 metres away....or similar structure/tall building. Tighten the scope rings down carefully checking no change in the levels as you apply torque.

Or

use Lowlight's feeler gauge method. </div></div>

Thanks, I had forgotten about that sticky.

 

[CMH]

Re: Opinions wanted on my scope mounting method

I have had good results with deck of cards used with feeler method.

 

[Cornholeo]

Re: Opinions wanted on my scope mounting method

Feeler gauge was quickest, easiest, and most accurate method used in my limited experience.

 

[42769vette]

Re: Opinions wanted on my scope mounting method

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cornholeo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Feeler gauge was quickest, easiest, and most accurate method used in my limited experience. </div></div>

agreed

 

[briscoetab]

Re: Opinions wanted on my scope mounting method

I agree, I like the feeler gauge method. I also use a level on the turret. Then I hang a plumb-bob 50 - 100 yards away and make sure it is level. Then I compare the recticle to this with the the weapon level in some kind of vice. Probably a little overkill but dosen't take that much time and kind of triple checks everything.