I've done some searching on here and on the net about the need for a level on the scope to prevent canting of the rifle. I think I now hold the opinion that if one were doing bench rest or field target competition that a level would be essential. I also read that folks on here found their groups with a PCP, even at 25 yds, were tighter when using the scope level. My interest is in pest control for dairy farmers. I haven't kept a record, but most of the shots I get are at least 40 Yds and sometimes out to 80 yds. To other pest control folks or those shooting the distances I have identified, would a bubble level on the scope make a practical difference in my potential accuracy??
Level On Scope to Illustrate Canting?
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I have to use a level. Sometimes I look through the scope and the vertical crosshairs seems straight but if I look at the level I can see I'm canting the gun. To me 35- 40 yards is not a big deal because when I don't look at the level I notice my POI is just off a little. But 50 and beyond the POI can move a couple of inches left or right.
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it is a tool which may or may not increase your personal accuracy. You haven't told us whether or not you miss more than you hit. That error could be wind as much as cant. If you were shooting competitively and needed the edge to improve, it might be worth it. They are cheap, get one and try it.
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Jim81 Not knowing your background is a somewhat a hard question to answer. But it can not hurt to have one these, they are very cheap & Myself I would get a swing away type that way you can use or not. It helps bad habits. While having a dad that was former Army then was on the USAF RESERVE pistol & rifle team I was taught the proper technique for shooting pistols & rifles. I also have a military background, for myself , I have one, do I need one, probably not. It helps correct bad habits IMO. For a untrained shooter it would be helpful just my opinion. Darell
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Yes, use a bubble level. I use a simple Hawke one. I'm sure I'd have missed lots of birds without it. Basically missing by millimeters with a level would mean missing by a lot without one.
I have a few "Tips" vids planned for this spring, one of them being scope mounts and level.
I have a few "Tips" vids planned for this spring, one of them being scope mounts and level.
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I cant 
believe this guy. If my vertical retical is not in line to my bore, my poi shifts horionially with increased shooting distances
And he does not know the difference between plumb and level.
But I did learn something the flashlight is a good idea
believe this guy. If my vertical retical is not in line to my bore, my poi shifts horionially with increased shooting distancesAnd he does not know the difference between plumb and level.
But I did learn something
the flashlight is a good ideaUpvote 0