How to Level Scope

[mn_doggie]

Unfortunately, I have checked a number of QD mounts (both cheap and expensive) and have found that they do not always lay level with the rail. Something about they way they tighten in place, maybe, I don't know. But personally, I wouldn't rely on that.

Oh well, ya win some and lose a lot, I guess....

 

[Majorlk]

Here's another way to do it.

In my case, I have a QD mount that I assume has a face that touches the top of the picatinny rail that parallel to the top surface of the mount. I can put a metal square on that surface and (again assuming that the adjustment caps are square) check and adjust the angle to the cap on the side.

There is distortion in the picture shown here but I think you can understand what I'm saying.

That's also assuming that the crosshairs are properly aligned in the scope with respect to the adjustment turrets. That's not always a valid assumption.

 

[mn_doggie]

That's also assuming that the crosshairs are properly aligned in the scope with respect to the adjustment turrets. That's not always a valid assumption.

If that would be the case, then using levels on the adjustment turrents would be meaningless, too.

The method mentioned in the video doesn't work on my Leupold 1-4x scope because the designers used a bit of artistic license and didn't make the flat areas parallel/perpendicular to the crosshairs.

 

[mn_doggie]

I see it every time I have range duty - a significant number of shooters cant their rifles. I will concede that it's possible they are doing it because their scopes are not level and they are trying to level the crosshairs.

And that is why a rifle may be shooting 1" to the left for one person and down and to the left for another.....

 

[w0ady]

or heres another easy method:

balance your 15-22 on the counter so its standing with the mag and grip - should be just about level. then aim the scope at the corner of a door, cabinet, etc. and you should be able to use the right angles to get your crosshairs lined up.

i dont see whats so hard about lining up the crosshairs with the corner of a door...

 

[Majorlk]

Having the tube of the scope perfectly parallel to the bore of the rifle is more important than having the cross hair absolutely level.

If mounting on a receiver such as a 10/22 or Remington 700, this generally isn't a problem. If you are mounting on a 15-22, this can be problematic if you are putting one ring on the receiver and the other on the quad rail.

 

[w0ady]

maybe ill turn my scope so my crosshairs make a big X for fun!

 

[rck281]

I use 2 small bubble levels - one on the rail and the other on the top scope cap. Just make the bubble look the same.

 

[Majorlk]

maybe ill turn my scope so my crosshairs make a big X for fun!

Perfect for lining up on the X-ring!