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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Objective way to level crosshair
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<blockquote data-quote="ralfus" data-source="post: 331018" data-attributes="member: 20413"><p>A lot of folks worry about leveling their scope without wondering if the rifle is level. </p><p>This comes in handy <a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34214" target="_blank">- Magnetic Angle Finder</a> It's not expensive at $5. You can place a straight edge across the base(s) under the scope and make sure the rifle is level and then put the level on the top turret. There may still be some error in the erector assembly but it will get you close. The angle finder listed makes it rather easy to read 1/2 or even 1/4 degree errors. the needle bounces a little but will dampen after a few seconds. Another way to compare is to level across the base prior to scope mounting and compare level to the front or rear sight bases. If they are the same then you can us the sight base to compare level to the scope once its mounted.</p><p></p><p>Edited to add: I just realized that I resurrected a 5 year old thread.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ralfus, post: 331018, member: 20413"] A lot of folks worry about leveling their scope without wondering if the rifle is level. This comes in handy [url=http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=34214]- Magnetic Angle Finder[/url] It's not expensive at $5. You can place a straight edge across the base(s) under the scope and make sure the rifle is level and then put the level on the top turret. There may still be some error in the erector assembly but it will get you close. The angle finder listed makes it rather easy to read 1/2 or even 1/4 degree errors. the needle bounces a little but will dampen after a few seconds. Another way to compare is to level across the base prior to scope mounting and compare level to the front or rear sight bases. If they are the same then you can us the sight base to compare level to the scope once its mounted. Edited to add: I just realized that I resurrected a 5 year old thread. [/QUOTE]
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