fxol wrote:What scope on what rifle?
You can do it easily. No need to lap the rings, but plenty do. I mount mine trying to apply even pressure on all screws so as to not skew it to one side, even slightly. I then look through the scope at an object and then through the bore to see if they are aligned. The further the better and in my experience, better than the bore sight tools on the end of the barrel. I line the bore up on the object ( did one yesterday at 450mts ) and adjust the turrets so that point of aim is point of impact. In other words, the scope and bore are looking at the same thing. This will get you on paper at 100 and without lots of adjustments.
Stix wrote:So another way i do it, which will make some people here cringe...is...
I use my senses/"eye"--& you can to...!
Rely on your eye for level--you will be amazed how accurate you will become once you become aware...
AusTac wrote:From experience this weekend... MOUNT YOUR OWN SCOPE, some guys in the shops are absoloute butchers!
Then you also know how its mounted and that its done right, hardest part will be getting the reticle straight i usually do it by eye but i'm not shooting 1km eaither where a few degrees will really make a difference
albat wrote:Get the scope on your gun lightly tighten the screws close your eyes , pick up up the rifle and shoulder it ,open your eyes if you have a clear picture you are good to tighten if not adjust the scope back or forward until you get a clear picture , this is an age old method of fitting a scope to your gun good luck mate
Supaduke wrote:Don't overthink it. It's really not hard. Take your time and don't be a Neanderthal when doing up the screws. Do them up half a turn at a time diagonally so you torque it down evenly. Like a car wheel.