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<blockquote data-quote="LRNut" data-source="post: 2403595" data-attributes="member: 3230"><p>I use that but differently than recommended. I place the bar in a rail cut-out, and then with the rifle on a bipod or other rest, make sure the rifle is canted to be level. Then I align my vertical crosshair with something I know to be level. When I am in Phoenix, I use a 20 story building far off in the distance. I know the sides are plumb because when I bracket the top of building (which is flat) with my horizontal wire, the vertical fits perfectly along side the vertical side of the building. In the past I used my pool fence as a plumb line (verified with a level and square) but I prefer the building alignment now.</p><p></p><p>Once I have the scope rotated correctly, I place a level on the top turret as a second verification, then carefully tighten the screws. When everything is tight, I verify the level on the rail is level, my building bracket is square, and the level on the turret is level. I often have to repeat because the scope often slips just a bit while tightening.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.americanhunter.org/content/how-to-level-a-scope-reticle-and-why-it-matters/#:~:text=Attach%20the%20other%20plastic%20wing%20and%20then%20loop,rings%2C%20you%20are%20ready%20to%20adjust%20the%20scope.[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LRNut, post: 2403595, member: 3230"] I use that but differently than recommended. I place the bar in a rail cut-out, and then with the rifle on a bipod or other rest, make sure the rifle is canted to be level. Then I align my vertical crosshair with something I know to be level. When I am in Phoenix, I use a 20 story building far off in the distance. I know the sides are plumb because when I bracket the top of building (which is flat) with my horizontal wire, the vertical fits perfectly along side the vertical side of the building. In the past I used my pool fence as a plumb line (verified with a level and square) but I prefer the building alignment now. Once I have the scope rotated correctly, I place a level on the top turret as a second verification, then carefully tighten the screws. When everything is tight, I verify the level on the rail is level, my building bracket is square, and the level on the turret is level. I often have to repeat because the scope often slips just a bit while tightening. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.americanhunter.org/content/how-to-level-a-scope-reticle-and-why-it-matters/#:~:text=Attach%20the%20other%20plastic%20wing%20and%20then%20loop,rings%2C%20you%20are%20ready%20to%20adjust%20the%20scope.[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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