Rifle Scopes what is the best way to...

[dannyryan007]

mount and level a scope?

i my scope and rings in place and mounted on my rail and my rail on my rifle. i haven't tightened anything down yet, i've seen people mention torque wrneches etc...

i am basically clueless.

i know i want my reticle to be levelso that my adjustmenst will be more accurate and not charlie foxed.

i've seen alot of "scope leveling systems" that seem to me to leave a lot of room for user error.

in my thinking, a plumb-bob with visible line would be sufficient to line up my vertical reticle and then just make sure that the rifle is level during this process.
I've also considered using a laser level...

I'm basically just looking for wisdom from those who have done this before. i want my set up to work as well as possible right off the bat. i'm going to have enough of my own issues to overcome.

i don't think it matters, but, i'm using a remington 700 tactical with a leupold mark 4 3.5-10x40m1 with the leupold tactical mounting system. desired application is hunting/long range shooting.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Sincerely-
Nooby in seattle.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: what is the best way to...

Go to your local auto parts store. Buy a set of feeler gauges.

Mount rings and have scope loose in rings.

Set eye relief.

Inset feel gauges under scope, between rail and bottom of scope. Ensure it is a tight fit and the scope cant wobble.

Tighten rings.

Remove feeler Gauges.

Verify with plum bob, or level line.

 

[ORD]

Re: what is the best way to...

Also, check out the Optics FAQ thread that is a sticky at the top of this sub-forum. Lots of good information to be had there re: scope mounting, etc.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=378812#Post378812

Good luck!

 

[308Shooter1911]

Re: what is the best way to...

+1 The feeler gauges are the cheapest and best way <span style="font-weight: bold">AS LONG AS</span> your turret housing has a flat bottom. If it doesnt, I suggest going with a Wheeler level system. They arent too expensive