Comments on: NSSF Video Provides Helpful Scope Mounting Advice

By: tenring

tenring — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:46:45 +0000

“the plumb line method that fdshuster posted above is the best way I’ve found to get them perfectly straight.”

AGREED. I also take with me to the range, a wide popsickle stick with a small square level glued to it at one end. Use it as described.

By: queen_stick

queen_stick — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:42:56 +0000

I’ve used this method, and can say that it’s the quickest way I’ve found to get very close to level. In fact, on my bench rifle, that’s all I did. I never verified it with any other method. It’s been that way for a couple years now.

the plumb line method that fdshuster posted above is the best way I’ve found to get them perfectly straight.

Depending on what you’re using the rifle for, the steel plate method might be more than sufficient, and literally takes about 3 seconds to do.

By: fdshuster

fdshuster — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:14:23 +0000

Overall, good information, but I mount the scope, but not tight at home, take the required tools with me to the range & level the reticle with a plumb line at 100 yards or so. Hang a weighted string & use it for vertical, verify the target (top edge) or the wood frame is level, using a carpenters level and verify the horizontal.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:32:23 +0000

It’s better to set scope elevation plumb rather than fiddling with any straight edge assumptions of it.

By: Mark DeMilio

Mark DeMilio — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:20:01 +0000

What brand of sling is that?