Don't get levels that sit on top, get the ones that mount high left or high right depends on what hand shooter you are
Why we use a scope level
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fnlights
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Hi James - Great video.
Any tips on how to properly install a scope level to ensure the gun, scope, and scope level are all in unison and where they need to be?
Any tips on how to properly install a scope level to ensure the gun, scope, and scope level are all in unison and where they need to be?
Yes here is a video I attached to this thread
here it is
fnlights
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Excellent video!
Ultimately you could use this same method to mount your scope too as long as you ensure the rail is level, correct?
Not only can you do that, but you can use a verified vertical line to ensure your scope tracks correctly when you dial in elevation. I had a scope many years ago that I found to have a tracking error. Kept missing and found it didn't track accurately.
Sent it back to manufacturer (Vortex) and they sent me a replacement.
ShtrRdy
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Great demonstration! Rifle cant is a big deal.
j-shooter
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Great video showing why the bubble level is important. Thanks
Varmint Hunter
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Some really nice bubble levels are designed to mount on the pic rail or are built into the ring cap. Any reason to select a level that mounts to the scope tube rather than one of the others?
Mostly personal preference. As long as you are sure the levels are plumb, it works. I like the scope mounted bubbles better. I can see them a bit better because they tend to be a bit larger in size and I mount them a little farther down the scope so i can focus on it easier (old eyes). The rail mounted ones are difficult to view clearly (to me) because of there positioning. It up to you. Whatever you choose, they work. All my rifles have one.
better to go High left or right to super impose the level in the scope during set up on a shot,
rail mounts cant be seen unless you take your eye of the target or animal
rail mounts cant be seen unless you take your eye of the target or animal
Funny.....I just ordered 4 more levels to complete all my rifles having them last night. Great video to demonstrate the effects of canting. Awesome work.
thank you
