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<blockquote data-quote="el matador" data-source="post: 1045367" data-attributes="member: 12193"><p>Not exactly. This would be true if you're reticle is canted when shooting but not if the gun is canted and the reticle stays plumb. Having everything perfectly plumb and aligned is ideal, but canting the rifle for a more comfortable fit will only introduce a small amount of error, especially if you're zeroing at 200 or 300 yards. That 1/4" misalignment will equate to 2-1/4" at 1000 yards if you zero at 100 but will only throw you off 1" if you zero at 200. The most crucial alignment, as has been stated a few times already, is making the reticle plumb when you shoot. If your reticle is plumb when your scope level says it is you are good to go. I level my guns the best I can and then use a plumb bob to make sure the reticle is plumb. A piece of rope with a weight attached works great and can be easily seen from across the yard.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="el matador, post: 1045367, member: 12193"] Not exactly. This would be true if you're reticle is canted when shooting but not if the gun is canted and the reticle stays plumb. Having everything perfectly plumb and aligned is ideal, but canting the rifle for a more comfortable fit will only introduce a small amount of error, especially if you're zeroing at 200 or 300 yards. That 1/4" misalignment will equate to 2-1/4" at 1000 yards if you zero at 100 but will only throw you off 1" if you zero at 200. The most crucial alignment, as has been stated a few times already, is making the reticle plumb when you shoot. If your reticle is plumb when your scope level says it is you are good to go. I level my guns the best I can and then use a plumb bob to make sure the reticle is plumb. A piece of rope with a weight attached works great and can be easily seen from across the yard. [/QUOTE]
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