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A trick you should know. This is so easy, so fast, and so simple it's just nuts. https://kahntrol.com/leveling-a-reticle/
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In the article they talked about how some tolerances could be off and therefore limit where you put the level on the rifle/scope. So, is there any fool proof place to put the level? miles
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No, the whole concept of scope leveling lives only in the theoretical realm (especially if a person is using Weaver-style rings).
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Hi_Vel, here on the Fire, developed the Reticle Tru. To me it's about the easiest method I've seen. http://parabola-llc.com/DF
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There are a couple of problems with any system using spirit levels: where to place the level on the rifle, and the quality of the level--which in most small levels sucks.
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Nifty trick...............and takes up a LOT less space than using the whole room, or going outside. Thanks.
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I keep using the Segway leveler and a rubber band.
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I have tired a couple of different ways and until I take it out and run the turrets up and down to confirm everything is level I dont trust it.
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Hi_Vel, here on the Fire, developed the Reticle Tru. To me it's about the easiest method I've seen. http://parabola-llc.com/DF I'm with Dirtfarmer. This one is a great tool and super easy.
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Pretty cool4ager but really no tool at all is need to set the reticle alignment properly.
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I have a trick that has always worked for me.
It takes seconds.
I shoulder the rifle and look through the scope.
I twist the scope until everything looks good.
Then I tighten up the screws.
Simple but effective. Never fails.
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I've done that too. It may look level, but actually isn't. Not a huge deal if you don't shoot very far.
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I keep using the Segway leveler and a rubber band. I use a Segway as well but I'm gonna try 4ager's trick along with it to double check. Thanks, 4ager! 😃
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I think that the key is fooling yourself into thinking that it's level - sort of like everyone's watch is set to the correct time.
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I have a trick that has always worked for me.
It takes seconds.
I shoulder the rifle and look through the scope.
I twist the scope until everything looks good.
Then I tighten up the screws.
Simple but effective. Never fails. You don't shoot very far, if only obviously.
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Pretty cool4ager but really no tool at all is need to set the reticle alignment properly. Oh? Please do tell!
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I keep using the Segway leveler and a rubber band. I finally bought one a couple of weeks ago, brought it home and tried to use it on a rifle. I thought it was useless and took it back. I have very good spirit levels but I have found that some scope, particularly Leuplods, don't always have the reticles lined up with the turrets. Most fool-proof way is to clamp the rifle in a vice, line it up vertical and use a plumb line a distance away to check it.
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The other part of that trick is to get the rifle action leveled and vertical also. If this isn't done very well, the plumb bob vertical will still be off.
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I just eyeball it from a little way off to ensure the vertical cuts the center of the shroud.
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