Scope installation - Is this correct?

[Bushwack44]

Below in Photo 1, both the scope and barrel are leveled. That's how the scope installation should be, correct?




Unlike Photo 2 below, where the scope (and barrel) are leveled but the stock leans right.





Related question: Should the stock and the barrel both be the same level? This is a Remington 700.

[jtv3062]

Never seen it done that way before. I would have to say neither is correct.

[triggs75]

Bubbles need to go other way. Your worried about side tilt not front to back. Most aren't level that way due to barrel contours and scope mounts are offset, ie 20 MOA mounts

[FishnHunt]

Bubbles need to go other way. Your worried about side tilt not front to back. Most aren't level that way due to barrel contours and scope mounts are offset

Bingo!
On that rifle I'd put the level on the bottom half of rings before you out the scope on.
Put the scope on with out moving the rifle. Put level on the top turret, torque to specs

[ar15barrels]

Is this a joke?

The bubbles go this way:

[diver160651]

never-mind~ others covered it.

Youtube would be helpful. I was too slow as I also thought your were being funny…

Just know that the barrel is round, it doesn't care.. but you do..

[supergimp]

Bingo!
On that rifle I'd put the level on the bottom half of rings before you out the scope on.
Put the scope on with out moving the rifle. Put level on the top turret, torque to specs

This.

You need a right/left plane that is flat and level to the action. Some rifles have a plane built in (i.e. picatinny rail) or you can level to the bottom half of the mounted rings. Once that is level then you can use a level plane on the scope itself (turret) to get the reticle oriented properly.

I use the Wheeler kit:



As you can clamp one level to the barrel (regardless of profile) and place the other on the bottom half of the rings. Level the barrel level (if that makes sense) and clamp it in place. Now you don't have to worry about bumping your rifle as you can easily return it to level using the reference on the barrel.

Also, with the rings you show, that key into the bases, it's important that your rings are in alignment with each other and not twisted. You can get a lapping and alignment kit:


to make sure your rings are not twisted relative to each other and lapping your rings will prevent marks on your scope and proper seating of the scope tube in the rings.

[Bushwack44]

Makes sense. Thank you.

Bingo!
On that rifle I'd put the level on the bottom half of rings before you out the scope on.
Put the scope on with out moving the rifle. Put level on the top turret, torque to specs

[Meety Peety]

This can't be serious

[FishnHunt]

This can't be serious

Right!?!
I guess there is Filrst for everything.
Smh

[Jimmy's]

Lose the levels on the barrel and stock that will get you no where fast. Remove the scope place a level on the flat of the rear base and secure the rifle, place scope and upper ring covers and lightly tighten with out moving the rifle, now hold rifle in shooting position and see what you got.

[diver160651]

Dudes- levels really?

Not needed... On this system


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[Cody]

Hey he didn't know and that's why he asked. I give him props for putting up good clear pics. Most guys don't offer enough info with the questions they ask. At least this guy did.
OP you have your answer so go run with it and good luck.

[Garandimal]

What I do:

1. Line the ring halves through the radius (~60 deg. either side of center top/bottom) w/ black Vinyl electrical tape.

2. Trim the width overhang w/ a razor blade/utility knife.

3. Grease the ring screws.

4. set the scope in the mounted ring bases and mount the ring caps so they just make contact.

5. Assume a standing field shooting position w/ the rifle.

6. Aim the rifle at yourself in a mirror ~ 6-8' away.

7. Adjust the rifle until the scope is vertical on the rifle in the reflection.

8. Adjust(roll) the scope until the cross-hairs are vertical w/ a vertical index, like a wall or door jam.

9. Repeat 7 and 8 until it looks right.

10. Press the scope into the base rings, and the ring caps on the scope, checking to get the gaps even.

11. Snug screws and then check alignment in mirror.

12. Lightly torque screws and then check alignment in mirror.

The Vinyl tape will flow/extrude a little and gives a very good contact surface.

Re-torque a little in a day or two.




GR

[diver160651]

Scope installation - Is this correct?

You guys are nuts .... Most of you, not all.. The barrel does not care... Only you do.. Repeatability is key, not TDC..

3/4 of the advise is so FUBAR


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