How to Level a Scope on a Rifle?

Is your scope leveled onto a rifle properly? If not, the reticle can get distracted. This, in turn, results in an inaccurate aiming point of the targeting objects.

It is easier and simple to mount a magnified rifle optics. All you have to do is to focus and fix the eye relief. Then attach rings to the rifle firmly and in the end, torque the screws evenly.

Many times it is only after shouldering the rifle do we realize the fact that we have missed one significant step. That is to level the scope onto a rifle.

Before looking at how to level these gadgets onto a rifle, here are some points that need to be well noted. Leveling a scope and its reticle to a firearm is entirely different from how you level a gun during shootings. Next, we are not leveling the scope to the eye. Instead, we are leveling it to the receiver of the gun.

You get to enjoy some benefits if you ensure that the gadget is appropriately leveled and correct. The following are the benefits you receive:

• Aiming the ballistic and mil based reticles will function as created for these shots that require the reticle to hold over.
• The elevation and windage adjustments of the scope will track the target both vertically as well as horizontally.
• A leveled reticle is not as distracting as a crooked reticle. This allows you to level the rifle even before you take that shot.

Techniques For Leveling The Scope. 

Here are some methods that will guide you in leveling the scope on a firearm.

• The first step calls for a thorough check to see that the rifle is clear and not loaded.
• Next, place the gun in an upright position inside a bag rest, bipod, or in a cradle.
• Fix bottom halves or scope ring bases onto the firearms and tighten them well.
• Install the scope into the rings and firmly tighten the top halves of the scope rings. However, see to it that you can rotate the scope body with ease.
• If the elevation knob cap is present, you can remove the cap.
• Install a spirit level at the top surface of any firearm that’s timed to a bore’s 12 o clock and flattened. Guns that don’t have a flat top surface might need creative skills.

The firearm can be appropriately leveled from right to left.

Fix the next level on top of the elevation knobs crossways. Make sure that the top of the knob is flat. In case the protective cap is flatter than the top of the knob, screw down the cap and put this level on the top.Adjust the settings of the scope till both the rifle level and the level on the elevation knob top are the same.

• Firmly fix the ring tops till they are right enough to hold the optics. Throughout this procedure, make sure the levels are intact and securely placed.
• Ensure that the ring tops are completely tightened as per the torque recommended by the manufacturer. Don’t forget the check the levels again.
• Lastly, shoulder the firearm and check if the reticle is leveled correctly when you hold the weapon in an upright position.
• Loosen and fix the screws again if you find that the scope isn’t in level with the rifle.
• Leveling a scope to a firearm is the essential part of setting up a gun. Once done, you have to make sure to maintain the level of the firearm, particularly during long-range shoots.
• In case of any defects, you can contact the manufacturer to get their warranty services. This is because a leveled scope helps a shooter make great shots. Visit our site for further information and let us know your feedback.