How to level your rifle scope

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@paulmatthews2035 Жыл бұрын

One point to consider is the actual bubble levels, I bought a set of 3 from a well known on line retailer only to find that when placed side by side on a flat surface they all indicated different. To check the level, place it on a flat stable surface and note the bubble position, now rotate the level 180 degrees, the bubble should indicate the same, if not, file said level in the round filing cabinet on the floor! Thanks Mark, once again clear concise information. Keep up the good work!

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@DevilsInBaggyPants1941 6 ай бұрын

My opinion is work on the level if you know you have a flat and level surface, in the future you can now depend on the level, we're all oak men of capable things, use what you have.

@matthewtracy8744 3 жыл бұрын

Levels are a really good piece of equipment both at the bench and in your gear bag. And a level scope is imperative to being accurate! Good video Mark.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt, thanks

@randyscott990 Жыл бұрын

Ultimately you want the vertical reticle to intersect the center of the rifle bore. Set a mirror at 12.5 yds, set your scope focus at 25 yards, loosen scope rings so scope can be rotated, look through scope into mirror and rotate scope until reticle passes through center of rifle bore. Now with gun on a good rest look through scope at a plumb line and move rifle to get plumb line parallel to vertical reticle line. Once that’s done add your clamp on bubble level accessory to the scope. When finished, scope, rifle bore and gravity are all playing nice. If you only shoot out to 300 yards or so, none of this is necessary unless you’re pretending you’re Chris Kyle or Carlos Hathcock.

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Cheers Randy

@joshuagibson2520 Жыл бұрын

Bingo Randy. It matters nothing to be level to the stock. Or even scope rail for that matter. (Although the machining shouldn't be that far off or there are bigger problems.) Mechanically zeroing a scope and aligning the reticle to the bore is critical if you don't want to be off target long range.

@timbow50 3 жыл бұрын

I have been amazed over the years at the number of people I have seen "eyeball their level" and tighten the bolts. And the number of people having no idea about the leveling of the rifle to begin with. These informative videos hopefully will help those in need? lol I'm passing you along to some people I know need this. 👍👍👍👍

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, Cheers

@2clicksup910 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Everything explained simply and clearly. Well done. I use those sort of bubble levels; you get them with a new fridge or washing machine to level it.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Man, thanks

@adaboy4z 3 жыл бұрын

Putting a bubble level on my scope helped my accuracy. I had no idea how much I was canted when I shot.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Yeh, sure can, Cheers

@mikerayle6103 2 жыл бұрын

I'm becoming more and more updated on mounting a scope as I was never taught. And never heard of the plumb Bob idea as long as your gun is level. Great tip. 👍

@princebutterofknob19 Жыл бұрын

Love everyting you guys do. Incredible shots. And you show how you do it? You guys are the best of the best. Hands down.

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, glad you like, cheers

@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill 3 жыл бұрын

I figure my eye relief and make pencil marks on scope where the rings sit. Then I have my marks for when I level.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Good method, Cheers

@col.cottonhill6655 3 жыл бұрын

"LOOK AT THE DAMN BUBBLE" -my father yelling at me while we would be at work land surveying. I had to keep the rod level using the bubble for those long laser measurements using a prism. It's pretty cool all the geometry and stuff that translates over into this hobby. Also makes me more interested in learning more about physics!

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, Cheers

@joshuagibson2520 Жыл бұрын

Most people don't understand how hard it is. It's not like a 2d bubble. You have to keep all 3D's level. Put the circle in the circle. I loved surveying when I did it.

@kevinklepp9526 3 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome tips I never thought about using a plumb bob thank you for the great tips on setting up the scopes

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, cheers

@windrider65 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this great information. Take care of yourself and your.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, Cheers

@DanielBoone337 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!!

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@Taepa5 4 ай бұрын

I spent ages watching Silly Yank so called Military snipers and their complicated Methods levelling scopes even had online confrontations with them thanks for your simplified instruction knew I should have just kept to our Anzac roots

@markandsamafterwork 4 ай бұрын

Lol, Cheers Man

@nvkulk Жыл бұрын

Thanks you. So much! You helped me with my Daniel defense AR plus trijicon scope! Sorry about all the bans in Australia 😢

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@billy19461 3 жыл бұрын

The mechanic comes out in you when torquing them down.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, Cheers

@louiscapasso4452 3 жыл бұрын

Great information thanks for putting it out.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@malinkifox2011 2 ай бұрын

These bubble level blocks are a great idea. Thanks for the informative video sir

@markandsamafterwork 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Man

@EverydayPeople744 3 жыл бұрын

That’s cool, I use straight edges in that way with woodworking, never thought of it being used for gun work.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@shanegibb997 3 жыл бұрын

Great video , been using the string on the bolt trick for a while now.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@davidflanagan1653 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mark, thanks' for some more handy information, stay well see you in the next vid.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, Cheers

@TimO-le7fi Жыл бұрын

Great info Mark. A suggestion with regard to finding part of the scope that is level/true to reticle is to use the bottom of the scope turrent. It is the only surface guaranteed to be square to the reticle. All you need is a flat bracket approximately 2mm x 150mm x 40mm and a wide’ish rubber band. I use a small steel rule that is flat. Place bracket/rule flat with underside of turrent at right angles to scope and hold in place with rubber band. Then place bubble level on bracket. Simples:)

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@CyclopsJoeVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Great. Video as always

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, you would be one has leveled a few more than a fair share of scope in your time, glad you liked, Cheers

@davidhandyman7571 3 жыл бұрын

An important principle when flying a plane; trust your instruments. It is far too easy to become disoriented. Even experienced pilots can be wrong. There are classic stories from World War II of planes being lost because pilots/navigators didn't trust their instruments. Excellent job again Mark.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, glad you liked, Cheers

@12390erock Жыл бұрын

trust your military-grade instruments. maybe don't trust your ebay-grade instruments.

@aussiesteveakastevecallagh2280 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys I set up my first scope the same as you Mark , I did that for my F class unit , I then using a plumb bob and level marked a set of crosshairs on the garage wall with a texta , I still use small bubble levels like yours to check the rifle is level but find the crosshairs on the wall saves a lot of messing around hanging a bob etc every time . All the best to you and Sam I hope 2021 is kind to you both Steve .

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, all the best for 2021, Cheers

@Armasafondo 3 жыл бұрын

Es una herramienta indispensable el nivel para ajustar tu mira. Is a great tool a level to adjust your scope. thanks for Share!!! 😀😀

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@johnventers5128 3 жыл бұрын

More usefull information. Thank you.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@michaelreed1380 3 жыл бұрын

Mounting scopes, such an asinine procedure tightening the dang ring screws down. I really like the Spuhr mounts which have the built in leveling system to them, really makes things so much easier. Mount the scope using the leveling wedge and verify your reticle with a plumb bob. Super nice. Have you ever thought of using the "send it" level Mark? Not so much for leveling your scope but for shooting. Have a great day!

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, used them before, I prefer to simple bubble only, but they are good too, Cheers

@mik1705 3 жыл бұрын

Good info as always! I have to force myself to trust the bubble level on my scope while shooting. It always "feels" off... guess I gotta change something in my setup so I can get "level" to feel natural! Thanks.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I know the feeling, trust the bubble, lol, Cheers

@xenomorph1317 5 ай бұрын

Just like Mark said and what i do. The correct way to mount a scope period!

@markandsamafterwork 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Man

@Slipprymongoose 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good explanation

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@Johnsormani 2 ай бұрын

A quick check to confirm if your scope is level is to lift the butstock so you target tracks vertically along the center line. Considering that you can lock your bipod. Also, it isn’t always the case that the turret caps are level, so one should check this by turning the turret and checking in different positions

@markandsamafterwork 2 ай бұрын

Cheers

@chrisgabbert658 2 жыл бұрын

My learning something today is the bob line 👍😊

@markandsamafterwork 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@crscott4548 3 ай бұрын

The plumber bob trick is cool as long as you know the rifle is already level.

@markandsamafterwork 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Man

@alejandrovidal1607 3 жыл бұрын

Hi form Argentina. i use a vary similar way, after level the rifle i put a flashligth in front of the scope and use the proyection of the reticle (in the wall) to align it with the plumb bob.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is a good way too, Cheers

@matthewharms7869 3 жыл бұрын

I learned of a technique of using the plumb bob but instead of looking through the scope use a flashlight to shine backwards through the scope to project the reticle onto the wall along with the plumb bob shadow. You have to focus the eyepiece out to bring the reticle in focus but it works well.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Yes another good method, Cheers

@matthewharms7869 3 жыл бұрын

Have a good one Mark and Sam cheers from Texas!

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@mk84ldb 10 ай бұрын

Sliding parallel between picatinny rail and flat machined surface under scope (usually beneath the adjustment knobs). Let parallel rotate scope into the same plane as the pic rail, tighten scope screws and recheck.

@markandsamafterwork 10 ай бұрын

Cheers

@planeiron241 3 жыл бұрын

Greeeeeeat Vid

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@jaywhitney789 7 ай бұрын

Nice informative video matey 😎🔫

@markandsamafterwork 7 ай бұрын

Cheers

@jaywhitney789 7 ай бұрын

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@markandsamafterwork 7 ай бұрын

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@kentrumm1385 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, do you ever verify scope level using the tall target test? Bryan Litz has a good video with reasoning on this. Great video Mark.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Not generally, but if you have doubts then it is a good way to test, Cheers

@Saurabh_Khatri Жыл бұрын

I just subbed and made 1k from 999

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Cheers

@2A.Freedom Жыл бұрын

Swampfox Arrowhead. After leveling with the reticle shadow on the wall lined up with a laser level, the bubble level on top turret was way off. Turning it changed the bubble significantly. So unless I'm mounting a 2k+ scope, I can't trust the turret. It's just not perpendicular with the reticle, and that's what matters.

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@Blackhorseveteran 3 жыл бұрын

Good video...that is ASSUMING...LOL the scope manufacturer has co-witnessed the reticle to the turret cap....and...that the base screws were drilled and tapped square to the bore axis. Lately, I dont trust, that has taken place....at least for most scopes I have experienced. I normally do the same set up, except..I shine a flashlight from the front of the scope to about 3 feet to the wall, and hang a plumb bob there. Unfortunately, I have found with various manufacturers, that the turret is not always square to the reticle...so..in the end, I always trust my eyes, and the reticle has to look good to me when I shoulder(or bench rest) the rifle.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Yes as explained, if uncertain, check and find if the reticle is straight, Cheers

@Blackhorseveteran 3 жыл бұрын

Edited my comment. Felt like I was tooting my own horn. Great video !!

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, Cheers

@billy19461 3 жыл бұрын

I saw the owner of a welding shop lose an argument with a framing square. Square is always right and a level is always right. Assuming that both are in good condition and have not been abused.

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Too True, lol, Cheers

@KSHDJack 3 жыл бұрын

Similar to your plumb method, i like to level the action with the eye piece pointed toward a known vertical reference like a wall corner, door frame or window frame. I then shine a flash light into the objective and witness the shadow of the reticle projected on the wall. I find that this is easier for me to prevent bumping the scope or rifle before tightening. Do you see any downfall with my method?

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds good, just need to verify the straight bit with a spirit level first, Cheers

@heremyjogan 2 жыл бұрын

I use bubble levels for archery too. You'd be surprised how much can't you naturally induce while drawing a bow. Level almost feels unnatural.

@markandsamafterwork 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we use them for that too, Cheers

@timjames8503 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening Mark, very good video, I am wondering if you lap your rings in? I do, I have no test results of before and after, because I put the rings on and just start lapping them. After about 30 or 40 strokes, I clean them off and look at them.........99% of the time they make me sick to see how I could be torquing a very expensive scope!!

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

I check, if they need it, yes, FYI I normally use good monos, that don't need lapping, Cheers

@timjames8503 3 жыл бұрын

@@markandsamafterwork Thanks Mark, I used Leupold for awhile then I found the Blackhawk rings, they have 12 screws instead of the normal 8, but they need a lot of work to get them where I think they should be. Also they look great!

@slipknnnot 3 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on angle indicators and do you use them ?

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

We shoot ELR, generally not enough angle to adjust, Cheers

@wolverinekut 3 жыл бұрын

👍💯

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@lighturpl3 3 жыл бұрын

Does it actually matter if your scope is level to the rifle? Is not what is more important is that the scope is level to gravity when taking a shot? So the scope should be leveled, most importantly, to the level on your rifle?

@markandsamafterwork 3 жыл бұрын

All needs to be level, scope, barrel, bubble, that's if you want to be able to accurately be able dial onto target, especially at long range, Cheers

@stevethompson7613 Жыл бұрын

At what height should your scope be from Barrel

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

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@mattstacy1652 Жыл бұрын

What if after leveling the scope the crosshairs inside the scope are off? Does that mean that the scope is messed up?

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Explained in video, maybe watch and listen to the full thing, Cheers

@XLpacman805 2 ай бұрын

Every time I hear plumbob I think of a Plumbus.

@markandsamafterwork 2 ай бұрын

Lol, cheers

@brandonrenner9597 Жыл бұрын

Do you lap your rings?

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Some times, but not with the mono bases we normally use, Cheers

@brett7794 Жыл бұрын

How many inch pounds do u tighten the scope rings?

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

Manufacturers spec

@brett7794 Жыл бұрын

@@markandsamafterwork spec for the scope or the rings?

@markandsamafterwork Жыл бұрын

rings

@MC_HANDROLLED 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunate you skipped the bubble level as a newbie I had no idea what any of that meant

@markandsamafterwork 7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@mikenavy360 2 жыл бұрын

Do you lap your rings?

@markandsamafterwork 2 жыл бұрын

@troypowders4312 Жыл бұрын

With today’s manufacturing there is no need to lap your rings.