{"id":126732,"date":"2020-05-10T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-10T17:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=126732"},"modified":"2026-10-18T15:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:29:14","slug":"how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mount a Riflescope: Step by Step With Torque"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To mount a riflescope: secure and level the rail, attach the bases, set eye relief with the rings loose, level the reticle to the rifle, then tighten the rings gradually to the manufacturer&#8217;s torque spec.<\/strong> The steps below are numbered in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the torque values from your ring and base maker. Here is a quick reference first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-12-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-12-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-12-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-12-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-12-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are at the range or afield, all of the\ncomponents of your firearm must work together properly in order to precisely\nengage a target. Downrange precision begins with rifle selection, extending into\noptic selection, and mounting hardware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-scope-ring-and-base-torque\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope\" title=\"How to Mount a Riflescope: Step by Step With Torque\" data-level=\"2\">Scope Ring and Base Torque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope\" title=\"How to Mount a Riflescope: Step by Step With Torque\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-how-tight-should-scope-rings-be\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope\" title=\"How to Mount a Riflescope: Step by Step With Torque\" data-level=\"3\">How tight should scope rings be?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-should-scope-magnification-be-on-max-when-mounting\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope\" title=\"How to Mount a Riflescope: Step by Step With Torque\" data-level=\"3\">Should scope magnification be on max when mounting?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-do-i-need-a-torque-wrench-to-mount-a-scope\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope\" title=\"How to Mount a Riflescope: Step by Step With Torque\" data-level=\"3\">Do I need a torque wrench to mount a scope?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-scope-ring-and-base-torque\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scope Ring and Base Torque<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Fastener<\/th><th>What to use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Rail and base screws<\/td><td>Manufacturer spec, with blue Loctite on the rail<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ring cap screws<\/td><td>Manufacturer spec; our Wheeler kit walkthrough used 15 in-lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tightening pattern<\/td><td>Gradually, alternating screws, watching the levels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always follow the specs from your ring and base manufacturer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/scope-mounting-made-easy-wheeler-engineering-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope\" title=\"How to Mount a Riflescope: Step by Step With Torque\">Wheeler Engineering scope mounting kit<\/a> walkthrough for a full tool kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For another walkthrough, read <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/how-to-mount-a-scope-the-right-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope\" title=\"How to Mount a Riflescope: Step by Step With Torque\">How to Mount a Scope the Right Way<\/a>, and pick hardware from our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-scope-rings-and-mounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"how-to-properly-mount-a-riflescope\" title=\"How to Mount a Riflescope: Step by Step With Torque\">best scope rings and mounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=rifle+scopes\" campaign=\"mount-scope\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">&#x1f6d2; Check Current Price for rifle scopes on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selecting high-quality scope mounts is as important as selecting a quality optic. Inferior riflescope mounts can cause alignment issues which is why a lot of precision rifle shooters have historically hand-lapped riflescope rings. With the advancement in technology, that is no longer necessary. Quality scope rings and bases like Nightforce mounts are precision engineered and eliminate the need to hand lap for consistency. In fact, they are so precise, that hand lapping the rings will void their factory warranty. Simply open the package and install them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When selecting rings, you may want to evaluate your personal preference in low, medium, or high ring heights. Mounting the scope as close to the line of the bore as possible aids the shooter in acquiring a solid cheek weld on the rifle stock. This will cause the rifle to feel more like an extension of your body and allow the shooter to rapidly acquire optimal sight picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to adjusting for eye relief, you will want to start the process with the riflescope on max power because that is the most diminished field of view available to your optic. If you have a full field of view at maximum power, then you will also have a full field of view at minimum power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Needed Supplies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reticle Scope Leveling System<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torque Wrench<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rings &amp; Bases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rifle Scope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staggered Yoke System or Gun Vise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue Loctite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step by Step Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-4-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-4-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-4-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-4-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-4-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-4-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-4-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ensure that your Picatinny rail is secured to the action with blue Loctite and properly torqued into place.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-5-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> 2. Place reference level on Picatinny rail and level the gun.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-6-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-6-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-6-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Attach the barrel level and level it to the reference level on the Picatinny rail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-7-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-7-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-7-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-7-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-7-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-7-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-7-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Refer to manufacturers\u2019 specifications for a scope base and ring torque specs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-8-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-8-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Attach the bases to the Picatinny rail. Ensure that the bases are pressed forward into the Picatinny rail grooves. Torque the bases into place using the manufacture specifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-9-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-9-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-9-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-9-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-9-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br \/>6. Set the riflescope magnification on max power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. Place the scope within the bases and lightly secure the rings around the scope allowing enough action to adjust for optic eye relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> 8. Adjust the scope forwards and\/or backward to set the proper eye relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-10-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-10-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-10-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-10-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-10-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-10-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rifle-Scope-GA-10-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. Use the reference level atop the riflescope to ensure that the scope is placed within the rings level to match the barrel reference level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Riflescope-GA1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How To Properly Mount A Riflescope\" class=\"wp-image-126745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Riflescope-GA1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Riflescope-GA1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Riflescope-GA1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Riflescope-GA1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Riflescope-GA1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Riflescope-GA1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10. Tighten rings gradually until specified torque specs are reached while observing that the scope reference level stays level with the barrel level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-tight-should-scope-rings-be\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How tight should scope rings be?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the ring maker&#8217;s spec. Our Wheeler kit walkthrough torqued ring caps to 15 in-lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-should-scope-magnification-be-on-max-when-mounting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should scope magnification be on max when mounting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, set it to max power when setting eye relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-do-i-need-a-torque-wrench-to-mount-a-scope\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a torque wrench to mount a scope?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the best way to hit the maker&#8217;s spec without over tightening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To mount a riflescope: secure and level the rail, attach the bases, set eye relief with the rings loose, level the reticle to the rifle, then tighten the rings gradually to the manufacturer&#8217;s torque spec. The steps below are numbered in order. Use the torque values from your ring and base maker. 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