what scope leveling system?

[bnewt3]

I use the wedges also but did I read somewhere that not all turret bottoms are machined the same in reference to the reticle i.e. horizontal and perpendicular? So some caution was urged about using wedges. I can't recall the exact article or wording. Anyone else heard of that?

The issue referenced is that the reticle could be canted inside the erector, or the reticle and erector might not be perfectly true to the housing. In either case, if you level the reticle, then when you dial elevation, you are also dialing a bit of windage and if you dial windage, you are dialing elevation as well. And if you level the housing, your reticle is canted and/or elevation becomes windage and windage becomes elevation.

Im not aware of any scope manufacturer that makes a housing that isnt, or shouldnt be, flat and square on the bottom.

It the same issue that CAN exist with EVERY scope mounting method.

This is why when shooting any significant distance(like maybe beyond MPBR), you need to do a tall target test after zeroing. This will reveal those issues inside the optic.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

I’ve had good luck using that Defensive Edge kit UM sells. Works quite well. Have tried a wedge, action/turret levels from wheeler, etc and just prefer the DE system. Ring cap levels continue to be a pain.

 

[Firth]

I have one of these:

Parabola LLC

parabola-llc.com

I think it works pretty well. The biggest trick is aligning the tool with the reticle. After that you line the tool up with the bore.

 

[Ryan_1129]

Appreciate the replies

 

[Stud Duck]

I have one of these:

Parabola LLC

parabola-llc.com

I think it works pretty well. The biggest trick is aligning the tool with the reticle. After that you line the tool up with the bore.

I've used about every system known to man and the Parabola is what I've used for the decade or so; works well.