How to level rifle before leveling scope

[mt terry d]

I'm asking.

I have a Tikka T3X

(if there's a thread covering this -yes I searched- please point me there)

 

[Justin Crossley]

I put the rifle in a vise (or anything that will hold it without moving) and use a bubble level on top of the action in both directions. I then mount the scope using the same level on top of the turret.

Super simple and have never had an issue this way.

 

[lgoodroe_12]

There are several great videos on YouTube to check out.

 

[nm.otter]

I used one of these and decided that was my reference for the rifle.

 

[TxxAgg]

Take the mag out and unscrew front swivel stud. Then lay it on a flat granite counter top. Use a bubble level when installing scope and torquing rings.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

I’ve used a vise. That works. I’ve also used a sled or cleaning station and painters tape to hold it once it’s level.

 

[TradLife406]

The cheat code is a UM level or UM rings with the level built in. Or some sort of base level.

 

[Jordan Smith]

No need. Just mount the scope square to the receiver.

 

[Rippey715]

If you have a rail on the rifle and a flat bottom turret on the scope, you can use feeler gauges wedged between the scope and rail.

SG pulse level and rifle sitting on a AG game changer. For the price, the pulse is super handy. Use it to level the rifle, scope, time the muzzle brake, and you can even use it as a scope level! And it has a training mode that will track your shots for both being level and your wobble zone. I like mine but admittedly don’t actually use it on targets inside 600.

 

[eamyrick]

No need. Just mount the scope square to the receiver.

I have found using the UM levels on the tikka action and to scope ring cap is the easiest method I’ve tried.

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