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Where to level?!
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<blockquote data-quote="nksmfamjp" data-source="post: 2245829" data-attributes="member: 1951"><p>There are several methods.</p><p></p><p>level scope base transferred to a barrel mount level, then leveling the top turret works at home. …..as does the sliding triangle tool (never for me)…</p><p></p><p>In the field, I find I can do this best using a leveled target set at minimum parallax adjust distance. Just aim the bore centered on the bullseye and the base or horizontal split ~level. The rotate the scope until the vertical axis is aligned with the target vertical axis. The scope should be optically centered before this process.</p><p></p><p>torque screwdrivers are import. Lots of aluminum in these things. On weaker rings and scopes 10inlbs will hold it. I got to 15 - 18 in lbs on heavier scopes with good rings. You want to torque every fastener multiple times until it is holding torque without screw turning. This is why the torque wrench is critical. Some scope ring combos need 3ish retorques to hold. More than that, and something is bending….add locktite or file 13 the mount.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nksmfamjp, post: 2245829, member: 1951"] There are several methods. level scope base transferred to a barrel mount level, then leveling the top turret works at home. …..as does the sliding triangle tool (never for me)… In the field, I find I can do this best using a leveled target set at minimum parallax adjust distance. Just aim the bore centered on the bullseye and the base or horizontal split ~level. The rotate the scope until the vertical axis is aligned with the target vertical axis. The scope should be optically centered before this process. torque screwdrivers are import. Lots of aluminum in these things. On weaker rings and scopes 10inlbs will hold it. I got to 15 - 18 in lbs on heavier scopes with good rings. You want to torque every fastener multiple times until it is holding torque without screw turning. This is why the torque wrench is critical. Some scope ring combos need 3ish retorques to hold. More than that, and something is bending….add locktite or file 13 the mount. [/QUOTE]
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