Thread: Best place to have scope fitted in Chch?

Originally Posted by Joe_90

It's straight forward to set up yourself.

Warning, the way I do it is rough but works for me. Free advise is worth what you paid for it etc. If you're planning on long range work get better advise!


Using a wee string line bubble, set the rifle level. Then hold rifle in place with gun vise, clamps, string, sellotape, whatever you've got.

Place the scope in rings and level it using the wee bubble. You may need to take the elevation cap off to find a flat spot. Start the screws to close the rings up but don't torque them up. You'll need to be able to move the scope forward or back with gentle pressure.

Unclamp the rifle, close your eyes and shoulder the rifle into firing position. Open your eyes, if you don't have sight picture slide the scope forward or back as required. (Don't be surprised if the cross hairs look off level. From experience I've noticed right handed shooters tend to tilt the rifle slightly right. As the heel of the stock tucks into the shoulder.)
Repeat the exercise of shouldering the rifle with eyes closed then opening. Making and adjustments forward and back as required. Try really hard not to rotate the scope while doing that.

Torque the rings up and job done.

Bore sighting and then proper zeroing follows on.

That is pretty much the same way as a custom-fitted professional job is done. It can't be done properly unless the shooter is present to ensure correct eye relief.