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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 +1 If I can't use feeler gauges on a rail, the RT is what I use.
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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 +1 If I can't use feeler gauges on a rail, the RT is what I use. They provide you with all their cute quotes about quality so they can charge you $65 for a piece of plastic and a rubber band!
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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. And you have proof for that?
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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. And you have proof for that? Your words are enough. Explain why a level scope impacts LR shooting, and why level matters. Detail how your "leveling" works at long range. Pics matter.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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Gutshot is essentially correct as we all don't hold a rifle the same way. I take his method a tad farther. Once happy at 100, I shoot at 3-400 on paper. If the POI is slightly left or right I correct for it at 3-400 with the scope's adjustments. Any induced error at 100 is of no consequence.
IME long range shooting at big game (past 400) is unethical and proves the shooter is not a hunter. (Gongs, varmints and paper excepted)
If you want to be a sniper, join the services. Nobody will feel bad if you shoot the leg off an ISIS guy ....... Elk are a different story.
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Go figure that Lying Ass Larry shows up to defend his sock puppet.
No one asked your ethics, Larry, as we know that involves swindles and ripping people off. That's been proven.
You've got nothing to add here, or anywhere else. Instead of trying to convince Rick to take you back, try instead with cancer. You deserve it more, and if it lowered itself to take you back the world would be a better place.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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Exactly.
It's all about sighting in properly with what looks right to you.
If it hits, you obviously are doing fine and can save a lot of time.
Sniper wannabes apply elsewhere.
I been doing it for 55 years and I hit what I shoot at.
Whatever the range.
Last edited by GutshotBuck; 02/28/15.
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Go figure that Lying Ass Larry shows up to defend his sock puppet. Could be the same ole Larry, rolling out yet another member of his cyber posse from Pinedale. Or, Key West, or whereever... DF
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First, gotta have a set...  DF
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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. I challenge you to shoulder it left-handed and see how level it is.
'Four legs good, two legs baaaad."
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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. I challenge you to shoulder it left-handed and see how level it is. Why would I do that when everything is working fine? You familiar with "If it ain't broke, don't fix it?" 
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Exactly.
It's all about sighting in properly with what looks right to you.
If it hits, you obviously are doing fine and can save a lot of time.
Sniper wannabes apply elsewhere.
I been doing it for 55 years and I hit what I shoot at.
Whatever the range. Just a question...how much elevation corrections via turrets have/do you done/do?
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Technically, all you need is one fist.
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Gutshot is essentially correct as we all don't hold a rifle the same way.
Having the reticle absolutely plumb with the rifle's action is the goal. With all the bullets you've sent down range one would think you would think that's important.
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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Absolute is not essential.
Absolute is an ideal.
Most of us deal in what's good enough.
If it will kill a deer or a coyote.....why should I bother myself with absolutes?
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Gutshot is essentially correct as we all don't hold a rifle the same way.
Having the reticle absolutely plumb with the rifle's action is the goal. With all the bullets you've sent down range one would think you would think that's important. Them might be cyber bullets... DF
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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. I challenge you to shoulder it left-handed and see how level it is. Why would I do that when everything is working fine? You familiar with "If it ain't broke, don't fix it?" Yes, of course. What it will do is show you that it is not as level as you think. You are almost certainly canting the rifle slightly when you shoulder it and turning the scope to make it appear straight to you. By looking through the scope when the rifle is at your left shoulder you will cant it the other way and the fact that your scope is not level will be obvious. Try it.
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Some of it's tragic,
But I had a good life all the way."
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As I said before, why look for problems when everything is working fine?
I shoot right-handed.
I am quite successful at it.
Why mess with success?
You go ahead and take a look left-handed if it floats your boat.
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Absolute is not essential.
Absolute is an ideal.
Most of us deal in what's good enough.
If it will kill a deer or a coyote.....why should I bother myself with absolutes in the aspect of LR shooting?
Just a question...how much elevation corrections via turrets have/do you done/do, for long range target engagement?
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