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Presented by Crimson Trace<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I\u2019ve had occasion to mount quite a few scopes in my time. I don\u2019t want to brag, but I\u2019d wager I\u2019ve installed just as many scopes as that kid at your local Cabela\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike that kid at Cabela\u2019s, however, I always try to install scopes the right way. It probably goes without saying, but it\u2019s tough to hit much if your scope is loose, crooked, or otherwise impaired. Proper scope installation isn\u2019t difficult, but it helps to have a few special tools, and it often takes a little patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the method I\u2019ve developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: The Tools You Need (Sort Of)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I hate how-to articles that begin by recommending tools I don\u2019t have. So, I\u2019ll just say that having an inch-pound torque wrench and a scope-leveling device is extremely convenient, but not essential. You can estimate both torque weight and reticle level, but tools like the Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench<\/a> and Professional Reticle Leveling System<\/a> provide a little peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also want some kind of sled or gun vice. I use a Caldwell Lead Sled, but there are a wide variety of products that will do the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: The Gear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scope and ring selection isn\u2019t really part of the scope mounting process, but there are a few things beginners might want to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How
I mounted the Crimson Trace Bushline Pro 2.5-10x scope using a set of Wheeler rings, a F.A.T. Wrench, and a Professional Reticle Leveling System.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

First, be sure to select scope rings that match the diameter of your scope. The majority of scopes use either a 1-inch or a 30-millimeter tube, and you can usually find that info on the box. If you don\u2019t have the box anymore, a set of calipers will give you the correct measurements (FYI: one inch is smaller than 30mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2.5-10×42 Crimson Trace Brushline Pro<\/a> I mounted to my Ruger American has a 1-inch tube, so I chose these 1-inch Wheeler rings<\/a> with an integrated bubble level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, don\u2019t forget to consider ring height. Accepted wisdom calls for rings that keep the scope as close to the bore of the gun as possible (so, as low as possible). This is a good rule of thumb, but also consider the positions from which you\u2019ll likely be shooting. In the prone position, a scope mounted using tall rings can be uncomfortable to use, but the opposite can be true in the standing position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t often take shots from the prone position in the piney woods of East Texas, so I opted for the higher set of Wheeler rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Secure the Gun  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With those preliminaries out of the way, it\u2019s time to get down to business. Start by unloading the rifle and securing it in a vice or sled. Don\u2019t skip this step. You won\u2019t be able to mount the scope properly if you have to use one hand to keep the gun upright (or, heaven forbid, mount the scope while the rifle is on its side).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How
I’m using a Caldwell Lead Sled here, but any gun vice will work.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Secure the Ring Bases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you select your rings, be sure that they will attach to whatever kind of scope rails are affixed to your rifle. Picatinny rails are the most common (what you find on most AR-15\u2019s), but there are also dovetail and Weaver rails. If you aren\u2019t sure which yours are, you can try to look it up or purchase rings for both and return the set that doesn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your scope rings should come with torque specifications for both the base (the part that mounts to the rail) and the rings (the parts that go around the scope body). Wheeler recommends 40-50 inch-pounds for their scope ring bases, which translates to one firm pull (the technical term) with a ratchet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How
I used a F.A.T. inch-pound torque wrench to secure the bases and ring<\/em>s.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Determine Eye Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEye relief\u201d is the distance your eye must be from the ocular lens of the scope to achieve a full field of view. If your scope is mounted too far forward or backward, you\u2019ll see a partial black ring at the edges of the scope when you look through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To determine proper eye relief, set the scope in the bottom half of the rings and hold the rifle in the position you\u2019re most likely to use in the field (to make sure the scope doesn\u2019t fall out, you can also loosely attach the top half of the rings). You should put the scope on its highest power. Shoulder the rifle as you would while taking a shot and look through the scope. Move the scope forward and backward in the rings until you see a complete field of view without any black around the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Crimson Trace Brushline Pro<\/a> has a surprisingly forgiving eye relief range, so I didn\u2019t have much trouble finding a good place to mount the scope. Once you have the scope where you want it, either mark the tube with a pencil or keep it in the same position while you secure it to the vice or sled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How
This V2 SnipePod<\/a> from Kramer Designs Corporation helps steady seated shots (review coming<\/em> soon!). <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: Level the Reticle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the most tedious step, but there\u2019s no way around it. Ensuring the reticle is level with the bore of the gun will keep shots on target if you shoot beyond the zero range. The Crimson Trace Brushline Pro<\/a> comes with handy bullet drop compensation markings for shooting at longer ranges, but those marks won\u2019t do you much good if your reticle is crooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a wide variety of products and techniques that can help you ensure a level reticle. I covered three inexpensive options here<\/a>, but my go-to system has always been the Wheeler Professional Leveling System<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Users start by leveling the rifle, and they can maintain that position using a level that attaches to the barrel. Then, a separate, magnetized level can be attached to the top turret of the scope to ensure that scope and rifle are both on the same plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How
This level attaches to the barrel to ensure the rifle stays level throughout the process.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"How
You can use a level on the turret or look through the scope at a plumb line to ensure the reticle is level.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You should keep two additional things in mind. First, sometimes a scope\u2019s top turret isn\u2019t quite aligned with the reticle. In that case, you\u2019ll have to use a plumb line to level the reticle rather than a bubble level on the top turret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, be sure that the scope doesn\u2019t turn as you tighten the scope ring screws. There are a few ways to mitigate this. Some people recommend using shims or feeler gauges between the scope and the rail, though I\u2019ve never tried this. I just tighten the screws very slowly in a star pattern while keeping an eye on the level. If it starts to cant to one side, I loosen the screws and start over. It\u2019s a tedious process, but totally necessary for accurate long-range shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7: Tighten the Ring Screws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crimson Trace (along with most scope companies) recommends using between 15-18 inch-pounds of torque on the scope rings. This isn\u2019t very much. If you don\u2019t have a torque wrench, 15-18 inch-pounds is about as much torque as you can apply while gripping the short end of an Allen wrench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s some debate about using non-permanent thread locker (blue Loctite) to secure scope rings. Vortex recommends against thread locker because it can throw off a torque wrench. Wheeler told me it\u2019s not harmful but also not necessary, so I decided against it. I\u2019ve used it in the past (and even recommended it), but I\u2019ll go with the experts in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve tightened each screw, tighten each screw again. Oftentimes, I find that I\u2019ve either missed a screw or one has become looser when I tightened the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How
Always tighten the screws in a star pattern, and run through the process twice to ensure all screws are tight.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Done!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve torqued down your scope rings, you\u2019re good to go. It\u2019s not a bad idea to periodically check the base and ring screws for tightness, but if you\u2019ve mounted the scope properly and haven\u2019t dropped the rifle, you shouldn\u2019t have anything to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to check out the 2.5-10×42 Crimson Trace Brushline Pro<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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