Just want to share how I level my scope...

[kmd1984]

I made a crucial mistake! The way I did it is wrong! Anyhow. I am going to not edit my post so other can see what I did wrong, ha ha. 

One of the best tools ever, is my RC Logger Digital Pitch Gauge. I used this thing in all kinds of situations, adding another one today. : )

1. I take some playdough and form a "snake".
2. I put the "snake" over the barrel.
3. I put a credit card on top. This gives me a "level" surface. Remember, this does not have to be level to the ground. We just use it as a reference point.
4. I then place my RC Logger Digital Pitch Gauge on top and read the angle.
5. I then place the RC Logger on top of my scope and make sure, that the scope shows the same angle as when placed on top of the barrel.

BAM! Scope is leveled! Just like that.

The Pitch gauge is really cheap. Cheaper than the "other" solutions out there + you can use the pitch gauge for all sorts of projects. Not to mention that some air rifles, just like my Marauder, offer a spot where you can just put the Pitch Gauge on, and read the angle. In my case though, the scope is in the way. Anyhow, I am sure everyone is getting the point.

http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Soloing2015/library/AIr%20Rifle/Scope%20Leveling

Thanks,

Kmd

P.s. How the heck do I post pictures directly to this site???

 

[Adam]

I draw a level cross on my target (in my case I used pencil on end of the hallway wall inside, only need to be as far away as the shortest focal point of the scope) used my a lil $0.99 plastic level which is something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-pcs-Magnetic-Magnet-Bubble-Spirit-Level-for-Professional-Measuring-Camera-/131506349993?hash=item1e9e63a7a9:g:7XAAAOSwBahVTBfE
Then I set my gun up on my stand and place the level on a flat surface on the gun reciever to level it. Then its a simple matter of rotating the scope till the crosshairs line up with the level cross I drew. Turret caps aren't necessarily level with the cross hairs and it seems improbable that molding putty over a barrel like that would yield any accuracy in relation to gun being level. That said, it honestly doesn't matter if the gun isn't level when you level the scope, as long as everytime you pull it to shoulder the gun is in the same unlevel position, but I like to remove as many variables as possible. 

 

[kmd1984]

"Adam"I draw a level cross on my target (in my case I used pencil on end of the hallway wall inside, only need to be as far away as the shortest focal point of the scope) used my a lil $0.99 plastic level which is something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-pcs-Magnetic-Magnet-Bubble-Spirit-Level-for-Professional-Measuring-Camera-/131506349993?hash=item1e9e63a7a9:g:7XAAAOSwBahVTBfE
Then I set my gun up on my stand and place the level on a flat surface on the gun reciever to level it. Then its a simple matter of rotating the scope till the crosshairs line up with the level cross I drew. Turret caps aren't necessarily level with the cross hairs and it seems improbable that molding putty over a barrel like that would yield any accuracy in relation to gun being level. That said, it honestly doesn't matter if the gun isn't level when you level the scope, as long as everytime you pull it to shoulder the gun is in the same unlevel position, but I like to remove as many variables as possible. 

Interesting method. I like it, and I agree. Less variables is always better.

Anyhow, I just realized that I made a crucial mistake. LOL. When I used the digital pitch gauge last time, I held it against the rifle, read the angle, and then rotated the scope to the same angle [as the rifle]. That way, it does not matter what angle the rifle is leaning towards, as long the angle is the same as the scope.

This time, I read the angle of a credit card lying on the barrel, not being in relation to anything really. I just lined the two up and called it a day. WRONG! 

Anyhow, I have to do it again... : )

Thanks,

Kmd

 

[kmd1984]

Btw, there is nothing wrong with using molding putty. Here is what I am going to do tomorrow:

I will take the scope off, so that I have room to place the pitch gauge on the rail. I now read the angle the rifle sits in. The angle does not matter at this point, but I might as well have the rifle sit somewhat level, or upright.
Anyhow. Let's say the rifle sits at an angle of +1°, I will leave some putty in the barrel, and on top of that a flat object. Credit card seems fine to me. Now I rotate the card to the same angle as the rail. The rail and barrel are now level to each other.

The next thing is to now mount the scope back on to the rail. Even if I accidentally nice the rifle, it won't matter, as long I did not nice the credit card, which is my reference point.

Last thing to do is, is to rotate the scope to match the card. Done.

 

[sharroff]

I put the gun into its rest and put a small level on the a flat spot of the gun and get the gun level. I then use string/twine tied to a branch or something about 20-50 yards out with something like a wrench or pliers tied to the bottom for weight. When it stops moving it will be perfectly straight. I then line the scopes vertical hairs up on the twine. Done.

 

[kmd1984]

"sharroff"I put the gun into its rest and put a small level on the a flat spot of the gun and get the gun level. I then use string/twine tied to a branch or something about 20-50 yards out with something like a wrench or pliers tied to the bottom for weight. When it stops moving it will be perfectly straight. I then line the scopes vertical hairs up on the twine. Done.

I like it! Brilliant idea. Something hanging will be perfectly level... or vertical. In this case it obviously doesn't matter.

Thanks,

Kmd

 

[Marksman3006]

sharroffI put the gun into its rest and put a small level on the a flat spot of the gun and get the gun level. I then use string/twine tied to a branch or something about 20-50 yards out with something like a wrench or pliers tied to the bottom for weight. When it stops moving it will be perfectly straight. I then line the scopes vertical hairs up on the twine. Done.

This is exactly how I level my scopes too. Works every time.