I just noticed that Midway has these on sale. Before I "pull the trigger" on one has anyone used this unit? Pros? Cons?
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Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
I have a set. They work great for leveling the top of your turret to your bolt rails. Which is fine in some instances, but not every scenario.
If you haven't read it, there is a thread on here is the scopes forum, "titled tricks on getting your reticle perfect" or something close to that. I recommend checking it out.
I have a set. They work great for leveling the top of your turret to your bolt rails. Which is fine in some instances, but not every scenario.
If you haven't read it, there is a thread on here is the scopes forum, "titled tricks on getting your reticle perfect" or something close to that. I recommend checking it out.
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
Just to clarify I believe the OP is talking about this system:
I've never used this system before but after watching the video I can see some pros and cons to this system. One pro that I can see is that it allows a shooter to get leveled out if the rifle has traditional two piece rings and bases. However with most of the shooters on this site running one piece bases, myself included, feeler gauges offer a more economical and efficient system. The overal price of the system is also a major con when compared to the cost of a couple of small levels and/or some feeler gauges from the hardware store, it's excessive for something that might only be used every so often. I've used similar level sets to mount scopes and while they worked I've found the feeler gauge method to be just as accurate and much quicker. Those are my .02 but I've pretty much ditched levels for mounting scopes and haven't regretted it.
Just to clarify I believe the OP is talking about this system:
I've never used this system before but after watching the video I can see some pros and cons to this system. One pro that I can see is that it allows a shooter to get leveled out if the rifle has traditional two piece rings and bases. However with most of the shooters on this site running one piece bases, myself included, feeler gauges offer a more economical and efficient system. The overal price of the system is also a major con when compared to the cost of a couple of small levels and/or some feeler gauges from the hardware store, it's excessive for something that might only be used every so often. I've used similar level sets to mount scopes and while they worked I've found the feeler gauge method to be just as accurate and much quicker. Those are my .02 but I've pretty much ditched levels for mounting scopes and haven't regretted it.
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3705152&page=1
I've recently used the feeler gauge method and found it very efficient. It does make a few assumptions, that I will need to verify with a range session tomorrow.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3705152&page=1
I've recently used the feeler gauge method and found it very efficient. It does make a few assumptions, that I will need to verify with a range session tomorrow.
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
The feeler gauge method has never let me down.
The feeler gauge method has never let me down.
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
this is about the easiest thing out there
http://shop.milehighshooting.com/SPUHR-A-0080-81-Leveling-kit-for-separate-rings-SPUHRA-0080-81.htm
this is about the easiest thing out there
http://shop.milehighshooting.com/SPUHR-A-0080-81-Leveling-kit-for-separate-rings-SPUHRA-0080-81.htm
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
I guess it depends on what kind of set up you are building. I have one and it never suited me. Several years ago I read an article on here about a piece of string and an anti-cant device. Quickest and easiest method I have used. Mount your anti-cant level on your rail, tie a plump-bob up at 100yds or so.
I guess it depends on what kind of set up you are building. I have one and it never suited me. Several years ago I read an article on here about a piece of string and an anti-cant device. Quickest and easiest method I have used. Mount your anti-cant level on your rail, tie a plump-bob up at 100yds or so.
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
I use it and it works really well.
I use it and it works really well.
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
I've used it & no problems with it. I don't think that I've come across any complaints with that particular system unlike some of the cheaper level systems out there.
Not all scopes have a flat bottoms for the feeler gauge method to be used.
The plumb line method will always work. I've used this method at the range to double check that the recticle is not canted on the scope. However for me, installing a scope at the public range is not an ideal place.
I've used it & no problems with it. I don't think that I've come across any complaints with that particular system unlike some of the cheaper level systems out there.
Not all scopes have a flat bottoms for the feeler gauge method to be used.
The plumb line method will always work. I've used this method at the range to double check that the recticle is not canted on the scope. However for me, installing a scope at the public range is not an ideal place.
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
I have used it as well, I actually own one. I wish that I would have came by the feeler gauge method before I spent the cash on mine. I've got access to a LOT of feeler gauges, lol. I'm going to try that method next time, but check it with my leveling system that you are looking at.
I have used it as well, I actually own one. I wish that I would have came by the feeler gauge method before I spent the cash on mine. I've got access to a LOT of feeler gauges, lol. I'm going to try that method next time, but check it with my leveling system that you are looking at.
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this is about the easiest thing out there
http://shop.milehighshooting.com/SPUHR-A-0080-81-Leveling-kit-for-separate-rings-SPUHRA-0080-81.htm</div></div>
I searched the SPUHR website and could not find the instructions for this leveling kit. I'm curious as to how this works?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this is about the easiest thing out there
http://shop.milehighshooting.com/SPUHR-A-0080-81-Leveling-kit-for-separate-rings-SPUHRA-0080-81.htm</div></div>
I searched the SPUHR website and could not find the instructions for this leveling kit. I'm curious as to how this works?
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pwerstroke</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this is about the easiest thing out there
http://shop.milehighshooting.com/SPUHR-A-0080-81-Leveling-kit-for-separate-rings-SPUHRA-0080-81.htm</div></div>
I searched the SPUHR website and could not find the instructions for this leveling kit. I'm curious as to how this works? </div></div>
Looks to me like the bottom piece sits on top of your picatiny rail and then you put the flat part of the wedge on the bottom of your scope turret housing and slide the angled portion of the wedge in the slot in the base until it stops and the wedge is contacting both the base and turret housing. It's basically doing the same thing that feeler gauges would do only at a cost of 30 bucks plus shipping
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pwerstroke</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this is about the easiest thing out there
http://shop.milehighshooting.com/SPUHR-A-0080-81-Leveling-kit-for-separate-rings-SPUHRA-0080-81.htm</div></div>
I searched the SPUHR website and could not find the instructions for this leveling kit. I'm curious as to how this works? </div></div>
Looks to me like the bottom piece sits on top of your picatiny rail and then you put the flat part of the wedge on the bottom of your scope turret housing and slide the angled portion of the wedge in the slot in the base until it stops and the wedge is contacting both the base and turret housing. It's basically doing the same thing that feeler gauges would do only at a cost of 30 bucks plus shipping
Re: Wheeler Reticle Leveling System
I use one here at the shop. Would I spend the money on one for home use, probably not.
Dave
I use one here at the shop. Would I spend the money on one for home use, probably not.
Dave
