Is there a quick and foolproof way of getting the reticle perfectly horizontal on the rifle without buggering around for 30 mins like I have just done?
It seemed to be off ever so minutely every time i nipped it up. In the end I'm not even sure I'm seeing it straight even if it is!
Getting reticle straight
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Re: Getting reticle straight
I use as many small spirit level inserts - courtesy of ebay - as I can fit on the stock to make sure the rifle is level, and look through the scope at the brick wall of the house opposite.
I work on the assumption that the builder has laid the bricks straight (!!?), so the horizontal gap between the bricks is a good guide to make sure the reticle is level.
I work on the assumption that the builder has laid the bricks straight (!!?), so the horizontal gap between the bricks is a good guide to make sure the reticle is level.
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Re: Getting reticle straight
Shooting Shed scope levelling system, like everything Mr Ovenpaa makes, it's a shiney thing of beauty...
http://shootingshed.co.uk/oscom/index.p ... b703a5d1e8
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http://shootingshed.co.uk/oscom/index.p ... b703a5d1e8
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Re: Getting reticle straight
A plumb line is another good source of a very vertical thing. Or a bit of cheese on some string.
When you’re done, you can eat the cheese.
If anything tries to come for the cheese before you get there, you can shoot it and eat that too.
When you’re done, you can eat the cheese.
If anything tries to come for the cheese before you get there, you can shoot it and eat that too.
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Re: Getting reticle straight
Or get a Spuhr mount with a built in spirit level and comes with a wedge to level the scope Expensive yes but you only buy once
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Re: Getting reticle straight
Mount the scope in the rings so it's held firmly, but you can still rotate it. Get the eye relief correct.
Using a straight a line on the floor like a floorboard or tile edge, line the toe and heel of the rifle butt along the line. Then look downwards, the wrong way through the scope . . . you should be able to see the line on the floor super-imposed with the scope reticule. Rotate the scope until the two line up and tighten the scope rings. Job done.
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Using a straight a line on the floor like a floorboard or tile edge, line the toe and heel of the rifle butt along the line. Then look downwards, the wrong way through the scope . . . you should be able to see the line on the floor super-imposed with the scope reticule. Rotate the scope until the two line up and tighten the scope rings. Job done.
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Re: Getting reticle straight
Thanks folks,
A few good ideas there so after the royal wedding has finished I'll start again!
A few good ideas there so after the royal wedding has finished I'll start again!
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