Best bang for your buck scope bubble levels?

[Pistolpete28]

What is the go to bubble level? I’ve ran various Amazon special fairly cheap levels. I recently have gone down the journey of only using scopes that pass the drop test, and I would like a completely reliable system. I recently had one of these cheaper bubble levels fall apart on me on my last hunt of 2025. I got 3 tikkas with um rings and a custom rig with a pic mounted optic. Just curious if there is a go to level, I have considered just buying UMs tikka bubble levels. I titled this best bang for your buck, but if it takes an expensive level, it is what it is.

 

[grfox92]

Ive only ever used swfa. I get them everytime a buy another scope ao they are on all of mine.

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[Pistolpete28]

Ive only ever used swfa. I get them everytime a buy another scope ao they are on all of mine.

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I didn’t realize they made levels! Not a bad looking level for 40 bucks.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

What is the go to bubble level? I’ve ran various Amazon special fairly cheap levels. I recently have gone down the journey of only using scopes that pass the drop test, and I would like a completely reliable system. I recently had one of these cheaper bubble levels fall apart on me on my last hunt of 2025. I got 3 tikkas with um rings and a custom rig with a pic mounted optic. Just curious if there is a go to level, I have considered just buying UMs tikka bubble levels. I titled this best bang for your buck, but if it takes an expensive level, it is what it is.

I’ve used the SWFA scope-mounted ones and the UM rail-mounted ones. I prefer the UM rail-mounted ones. I have them on four Tikkas and two Mausers. I only buy from them on sale. The normal price is too high for me.

One nice thing about the SWFA scope-mounted ones is that once they are put on it properly, they make mounting that scope on any other rifle a cinch. I try to keep a set on my backup/test 10x or 12x scope. Makes swapping it around very easy.

 

[Pistolpete28]

I’ve used the SWFA scope-mounted ones and the UM rail-mounted ones. I prefer the UM rail-mounted ones. I have them on four Tikkas and two Mausers. I only buy from them on sale. The normal price is too high for me.

One nice thing about the SWFA scope-mounted ones is that once they are put on it properly, they make mounting that scope on any other rifle a cinch. I try to keep a set on my backup/test 10x or 12x scope. Makes swapping it around very easy.

Yeah the um option seems a little expensive for what it is. Thanks for the input!

 

[jfk69]

I’ve been happy with the SWFA levels. I’ve managed to pick up three on eBay for $20 each and free shipping which makes them a killer deal.

 

[Pistolpete28]

I’ve been happy with the SWFA levels. I’ve managed to pick up three on eBay for $20 each and free shipping which makes them a killer deal.

Well I may just go with SWFA, they seem like a good level, and at $20 a level you got a great deal.

 

[doverpack12]

I have the UM Tikka and am a bit less than impressed. The low profile is nice but it’s hard for me to see (blue might try green in the future) and I didn’t feel like it stayed level or true when tightened. I just make a fine sharpie mark where the bubble needs to be instead of using the supplied lines on the level. Pic version could be different and I may try one the next time I need a pic version in green.

I have several Vortex regular not the slim pro. They work but I feel like they are gritty and tough to get tight enough without changing the level setting.

I have a few TXT pic rear facing levels from Amazon. Box is nice and they fit well. Have several hundred rounds on two of them and so far so good.

Have an SWFA from the Black Friday sale. It will be installed soon.

I guess I’m the opposite of having a level that is proven on the scope. That works and is fine as long as the ring placement doesn’t conflict on the next rifle. I would rather have a level on the rifle that is proven. I need to mount a new scope so I level the rifle in a vice with the proven and previous installed level then line up my reticle with a weighted string line. Torque down the rings and confirm I’m still lined up.