Scope Mounting Tools kit

[Pushbutton2]

I'm thinking of buying a set.
Levels, Lapping and torque wrench. Just cause

Is Wheeler the best?

[TX03RUBI]

The kit I use the most is the Fix It Stick All In One kit. Extremely handy kit, so much that my nice Borka sits in my night stand these days. Then use a Badger Dead Level and a flashlight to level the scope.

Both of these pics are pulled off google, so bear with me.

First I take the optic and loosely mount it on the rifle to figure out eye relief and position. Once it’s set where I like it I put just enough torque on the rings for the to hold it in place, then remove the optic and set it on the Dead Level. From there I level up the Dead Level while facing the eye piece towards a flat wall. Then back the scope rings off just enough to be able to easily manipulate the scope, BUT be careful not to change your eye relief. From there place a flashlight in front of the objective to project a reticle shadow on your wall like seen in the photo. Level the shadow with a plumb line, then torque your rings down. All in all it takes about 10 minutes, and gives you a very accurate mounting set up.

[roughneck266]

I think the wheeler kit is definitely the most complete out there for sure.

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[TX03RUBI]

The kit I recommended is far from the most complete, but it is extremely handy both in the field and the house. I never leave the house without it. Even sitting on location waiting to nipple down a well it’s right next to me lol

[BigJimmyRustler]

If you're buying quality components from a reputable manufacturers you don't need to do any lapping, some people will say that you should, but you shouldn't.
Wheeler FAT wreches work fine but the fix-it sticks are better IMO, torque wrench set, flashlight, plumb bob, playing cards, and some levels will get pretty much anything you have leveled without fail.

[Pushbutton2]

Flashlights, plumb bobs, playing cards....

Hmmm I think I might have to learn a new skill :-)

[BTLowry]

Flashlights, plumb bobs, playing cards....

Hmmm I think I might have to learn a new skill :-)

Me too, never heard of using all of that to mount a scope

[TX03RUBI]

Me too, never heard of using all of that to mount a scope

The further you shoot the more it matters. For most hunters they’ll never need more than a 3-9x eyeballed for level.

[BTLowry]

I have a pretty good idea about how everything but the playing cards are used

I have not "eyeballed" any I have mounted and have spent a considerable amount of time with levels and tools trying to get one as close to perfect as I could

And I am no "shooter" either

[Pushbutton2]

I have a pretty good idea about how everything but the playing cards are used

I have not "eyeballed" any I have mounted and have spent a considerable amount of time with levels and tools trying to get one as close to perfect as I could

And I am no "shooter" either

So do I.

My thought on the playing cards is tu use them as targets. Shoot the eyes out of the Jack's, hearts out of the aces...

Aim small miss small

[PlanoDano]

I use the wheeler kit but added a leveling kit from tough tactical tools for reticle leveling.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R2F7617/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A2Y6KAYCKEACBN&psc=1

[TX03RUBI]

I have a pretty good idea about how everything but the playing cards are used

I have not "eyeballed" any I have mounted and have spent a considerable amount of time with levels and tools trying to get one as close to perfect as I could

And I am no "shooter" either

I didn’t mean to imply that you have. Just saying the further you get the more that it matters. Many hunters never shoot past 100 yds, and at that point close enough works for them.

[dustoffer]

Playing cards used as shims in the rings?

[BTLowry]

I didn’t mean to imply that you have. Just saying the further you get the more that it matters. Many hunters never shoot past 100 yds, and at that point close enough works for them.

I knew you were not implying that and I know there are some that mount a scope exactly that way

[m714]

I've found this tool very helpful

https://smile.amazon.com/Arisaka-Defense-Leveler-Silver-OL-Combo/dp/B00W8AXZ98

I also have the wheeler kit with the levels but it takes a very close look to see if the barrel level bubble is exactly in the same spot as the scope level. I've also read that the likelihood of the top turret being fully parallel with the reticle is much lower than the flat bottom of the scope being parallel with the reticle.

There is also this that I've seen recommended a few times but not personally tried:

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/sight-scope-installation-tools/scope-reticle-levelers/vertical-reticle-instrument-sku289100000-6097-14989.aspx