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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Getting a reticle level is nearly impossible .
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<blockquote data-quote="HellsCanyon" data-source="post: 684262" data-attributes="member: 50929"><p>Man alive I never knew so much frustration and troubles were had mounting and leveling a scope! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>All we've done and most of the competition guys I know use feeler-gauges to level their scope. Most precision scopes now days have a flat level surface underneath the turrets, and with quality precision rings/base like Seekins Precision (Glen uses this method also), simply take your feeler gauges, find the appropriate thickness for them to where you can tighten your scope rings appropriately and still have JUST ENOUGH tension to slide the feeler gauges out before final torquing. This method aligns the flat surface of your one piece base with the flat bottom of your scope. With a quality bubble level mounted on the base for shooting this is all the "level" you'll ever need. It has worked for LOTS of rifles and we've never had an issue with it.</p><p></p><p>With less than stellar scopes and bases I would understand the need or desire to ensure proper straightness, but if using quality equipment, give this method a try and you may be surprised! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>Mike</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HellsCanyon, post: 684262, member: 50929"] Man alive I never knew so much frustration and troubles were had mounting and leveling a scope! :rolleyes: All we've done and most of the competition guys I know use feeler-gauges to level their scope. Most precision scopes now days have a flat level surface underneath the turrets, and with quality precision rings/base like Seekins Precision (Glen uses this method also), simply take your feeler gauges, find the appropriate thickness for them to where you can tighten your scope rings appropriately and still have JUST ENOUGH tension to slide the feeler gauges out before final torquing. This method aligns the flat surface of your one piece base with the flat bottom of your scope. With a quality bubble level mounted on the base for shooting this is all the "level" you'll ever need. It has worked for LOTS of rifles and we've never had an issue with it. With less than stellar scopes and bases I would understand the need or desire to ensure proper straightness, but if using quality equipment, give this method a try and you may be surprised! :D Mike [/QUOTE]
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