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NY, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2017 8:49:12 PM EDT
Is there a more percise way of mounting a long range optic to avoid reticle cant? I have always eyeballed the reticle and sometimes used a bob but didn't know if there is a refined way to ensure the reticle is perfectly inline with the bore? Insight please.
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Posted: 6/3/2017 9:33:08 PM EDT
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I used the wheeler scope leveling tool. Did a decent job.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2017 10:01:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Reorx]
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Originally Posted By brandonpski:
...a refined way to ensure the reticle is perfectly inline with the bore? Insight please. |
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Posted: 6/4/2017 9:48:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Bearcat24]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By inzane123:
I used the wheeler scope leveling tool. Did a decent job. |
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Posted: 6/4/2017 10:08:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Rob01]
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Search feeler gauge method as well.
I usually level rifle and then level scope with level on elevation knob and carefully back and forth torque screws to ring caps. You have to watch the level as the scope can rotate if you tighten one side too much. It's a simple and accurate process and gets easier the more you do it. After mounting scope I always check it against a plumb line to make sure it's level before running tracking tests. |
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Posted: 10/31/2018 5:07:10 PM EDT
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 LPVO reticle leveling -- Steiner, SWFA, Primary Arms |
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Posted: 10/31/2018 5:54:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01:
Search feeler gauge method as well. I hang a plumb line on the other side of a three car garage, which is plenty of distance to see any alignment issue between the reticle and string. |
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Posted: 10/31/2018 6:41:52 PM EDT
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I use a couple small digital levels, a plumb bob, and a tall target test to verify it is right...I do insure the action is square to the stock/chassis, and that the rail is level to the action before installing the scope...
These make the job easier, but make sure they can be calibrated if needed....  Attached FileScope/chassis bubble level on the money..  Attached FileA plumb bob and torque wrench complete the job...  Attached FileTall target/box test combo...easy way to verify not just your reticle being plumb, but also the reliability of your dial ups...  Attached File |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/31/2018 9:34:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Demphna2]
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Posted: 11/1/2018 9:02:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lew: Which assumes that the flat on the bottom of the tube is square to the reticle. Something to keep in mind. I hang a plumb line on the other side of a three car garage, which is plenty of distance to see any alignment issue between the reticle and string. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 11/1/2018 5:35:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01:
Search feeler gauge method as well. I usually level rifle and then level scope with level on elevation knob and carefully back and forth torque screws to ring caps. You have to watch the level as the scope can rotate if you tighten one side too much. It's a simple and accurate process and gets easier the more you do it. After mounting scope I always check it against a plumb line to make sure it's level before running tracking tests.  !
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USA
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Posted: 11/11/2018 9:35:15 PM EDT
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Feeler gauge. So easy.
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Posted: 11/15/2018 3:26:04 PM EDT
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I use a machinist level to level the rail.
With a plum hanging about a foot away from a wall I shine a light through the objective lens. It casts a shadow of the reticle on the wall The plumb line being a foot away from the wall will also cast a shadow. Just line the two shadows up. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/3/2019 12:23:17 AM EDT
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Are you familiar with the flashlight method?
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 1/3/2019 9:09:34 PM EDT
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