Thread: Scope mounting tips and tricks

1. Do it right
2. Don't fuck it up!

Originally Posted by scoped

1. Do it right
2. Don't fuck it up!

I said A-Z not 1-2 ya smart arse!!

This is a good guide for scope mounting:
Perfect Every Time Scope Mounting

Steps I do for mounting scopes for myself and clients (when I was in the industry):
1. Clamp rifle in bench vice
2. Make sure it is sitting 90degrees to the base with a level (adjust if necessary)
3. Attach scope ring bases (Can place level on these to check angle again)
4. Place and secure scope into rings and tighten screws until they are just snug (you are still able to move the scope but it will hold its place if untouched)
5. Look down scope to plumb level (paracord with weight tied to bottom at far end of room, also helps to have a white sheet of paper behind for contrast), rotate scope until vertical crosshairs align with plumb level
6. Gently tighten all screws (in an alternating figure 8 pattern) in small stages until you reach the pre-set torque setting.

For eye relief, do this before you start the above, loosely secure the scope onto the rifle and set your eye relief. Set it for your preferred (most common) shooting position (note: I like to set mine up for prone shooting as you are further away from the scope compared to standing). Place a small mark or piece of tape where the scope meets the back of the rear ring to index where the scope needs to sit for when you secure it as per above. IMPORTANT: DO THIS WITH THE SCOPE SET ON ITS HIGHEST MAGNIFICATION (as this is where the eye relief is at its smallest).

I also use lock tight 222 on the screws to help prevent them coming loose.