Leveling scope

[schmoe147]

I'm curious as to how you level the crosshairs on a scope so it's aligned perfectly with the gun. I want to zero in at 200 so my Lowe marks will be 300-600. If it's not square using my lower lines could cause bullet to shoot left or right. A degree or two off sounds like no big deal but at 600yrds it could be a issue. Thanks

[K_Josh87]

subscribed.... also curious how this might work...

[lawdog]

There are specific levels that you can buy in a kit for scope mounting. I know of no other way to do it.

[harvey lee]

Yes, if you are shooting long range, you need to level the scope to the rifle.

I put my rifles in my gun vise, then level the gun with a level made for this, small bubble level. Then add the bottom of the rings, lap them in if you want to go the extra mile and then set the scope in the rings and add the top ring. Then with the bubble level on the rifle, add another bubble level to the top of the scope, the adjustment knob will work and move scope till it is level with the bottom level. Then start with one screw in the top scope mount ring and tighten slightly and move from screw to screw watching your levels to make sure as you tighten the ring mounts together that the levels are still true.

You will want the scope as close to level as possible esp if you are using a dead hold BDC reticle. If it is canted at all and you use say the third line down, your shots will be off for sure.

You could also go online and watch a video on you tube on how to mount a scope level to the rifle. Scope levels can be had without breaking the bank.

[K_Josh87]

Thanks, I actually saw a level kit last night at gander i think it was, thats the first time i have seen them... I think they where around 35 bucks...