Euget123 Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Hello folks, Was just lookin for advice on leveling the scope on rifle. Or were to get mini levels that would do the job! Had a look at this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wheeler-113088-Scope-Leveling-Tool/dp/B000BYAKDM Its very pricey but considering you can get the same kit in the us for $15. Cheers ET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) I have that kit and while it's OK it's not great. A better way (if your scope has a flat base) is a set of sliding wedges like this, http://shootingshed.co.uk/oscom/product_info.php?cPath=44&products_id=81 That being said, I mount mine by eye then check them with the level and they are pretty much dead on. Edited June 6, 2015 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Why spend money on such frivolities. Just hang a length of string on a plumb weight and get the X hairs square on that. It's all I've ever done and you can then put the money saved towards a better scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 + one for Charlie T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Blimey £60 That's a tiny spirit level, well ok 2. Save your money !!! When I do mine I level the rifles action 1st in a ridged clamp or bi-pod Then place scope in the mounts loosely tighten so its movable, as mentioned use a plumbob to check the scope is perfectly level and correct eye relief. Gradually tightening the mount screws, checking its all level as you go. PS don't use the mounts as a level point unless you have checked them 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Level the rifle action I use a gun vice loosely fit scope the the rings and set eye relief then level scope I use a plumb bob but had in the old workshop a horizontal line marked on the wall as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrang Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Another reliable way.......sight through your scope at the right angled junction on a door frame or wall / pillar interface! If it's good enough for the average British builder, it's good enough for the average British rabbit! Cheers, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/271523735024?nav=SEARCH Use a Line level like in link from a pound shop tho and I use my 6' level 10 yards away or plumb bob as said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Another reliable way.......sight through your scope at the right angled junction on a door frame or wall / pillar interface! If it's good enough for the average British builder, it's good enough for the average British rabbit! Cheers, John. That's what I used do, but my scopes were off true because the door frame was wonkey! I now use a bipod for the HMR and sight on a plumb line 20m distant. Failsafe and reliable method providing the ground that the bipod is on is level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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