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Take the time to do it yourself you will be much happier.I had my scope mounted by a local shop but the reticle is off. One side is higher than the other and I want it corrected before rifle season. Anyone have a go-to guy in MA, south of Boston?
Is it off or are you canting the rifle when you hold it.I had my scope mounted by a local shop but the reticle is off. One side is higher than the other and I want it corrected before rifle season. Anyone have a go-to guy in MA, south of Boston?
No it is off on its own...that was my first thought as well but it's definitely off.I can hit 100 no issues at all but I'm gearing up to go on a midwest hunt in a few weeks and I dont want to be shooting 250+ and be way off.Is it off or are you canting the rifle when you hold it.
I seen people go through leveling their rifles/scopes only to lift it up to mount it off hand and have a “crooked” reticle.
You can square the scope to the rifle with a straight edge or even a deck of playing cards. This can be used to check it as well. I don't like using the little bubble levels, they are usually off.I had my scope mounted by a local shop but the reticle is off. One side is higher than the other and I want it corrected before rifle season. Anyone have a go-to guy in MA, south of Boston?
Just loosen it and tweak it a bit to you like it.No it is off on its own...that was my first thought as well but it's definitely off.I can hit 100 no issues at all but I'm gearing up to go on a midwest hunt in a few weeks and I dont want to be shooting 250+ and be way off.
I use feeler gauges when there is a flat spot below the scope, but it’s too tight for the Arisaka tool.You can square the scope to the rifle with a straight edge or even a deck of playing cards. This can be used to check it as well. I don't like using the little bubble levels, they are usually off.
A plumb bob could be used to see if you're canting the rifle.
I have used feeler gauges as well. Doesn't have to be anything in particular. Doesn't have to be exact either, not building the space shuttle. I am assuming that the scope is mounted on a rail.I use feeler gauges when there is a flat spot below the scope, but it’s too tight for the Arisaka tool.
But they don’t work so well if you have a rounded receiver below the scope.
Op, leveling a scope is super easy and you get the best results doing it yourself. With a set of levels(I prefer fix it sticks), a torque driver in inch pounds, and some loctite you can setup the scope specifically for you.
Everyone’s eyes and length of pull are different. Where you rest your cheek on the stock is also not the same. By doing it yourself you can bring the scope in or out to the perfect distance from your eye. This is something a gunsmith can’t do unless you are literally holding the gun, eye behind the scope while he levels it. He can probably get it close, but never as perfect as you will be able to.
This video explains everything perfectly.
View: https://youtu.be/COoXVpGfXQE
Also most manufacturers will give torque specs for each screw. An example would be Seekins Precision says to torque their scope caps to 20 inch pounds and the rail mounts to between 20 and 25 inch pounds.
Everyone’s eyes and length of pull are different. Where you rest your cheek on the stock is also not the same. By doing it yourself you can bring the scope in or out to the perfect distance from your eye. This is something a gunsmith can’t do unless you are literally holding the gun, eye behind the scope while he levels it. He can probably get it close, but never as perfect as you will be able to.
A simple basic smith proccedure and your "shop" screwed this up enough for you to actually see a crooked reticle crosshair ?? I guess I don't blame you for wanting another 'smith.I had my scope mounted by a local shop but the reticle is off. One side is higher than the other and I want it corrected before rifle season. Anyone have a go-to guy in MA, south of Boston?
BTW guyz, if you loosen a properly-torqued machine screw m.n turns,Carpenter’s level on the bench, bubble level nested on the pic rail, plumb bob hanging freely. Loosen screws just enough you can rotate the optic, get her square, tighten screws. Done.
^ This.Op, leveling a scope is super easy and you get the best results doing it yourself. With a set of levels(I prefer fix it sticks), a torque driver in inch pounds, and some loctite you can setup the scope specifically for you.
I didnt bother bringing it up. I picked up the rifle and brought it home...I noticed it after the pickup and said the hell with it and Ill find someone else. I just want it done correctly and dont have the time to do it myself up until this hunt with everything going on. I just want the peace of mind since I drew a tag that took me a while to get.ing up i can see why you're eager to have it done by a competent gunsmith. what did the original smith say when you brought it to his attention? did he offer to check it and realign? or leave you hanging.
Nope. Its a Leupold VX5Is the scope a vortex?
yep, understand. good luck and enjoy the hunt.I didnt bother bringing it up. I picked up the rifle and brought it home...I noticed it after the pickup and said the hell with it and Ill find someone else. I just want it done correctly and dont have the time to do it myself up until this hunt with everything going on. I just want the peace of mind since I drew a tag that took me a while to get.