Recommendation for Scope installation in SW Ontario

[darrensousa]

Looking for someone trustworthy and knowledgable to install my scope and rings. I don't trust myself, nor do I have the tools to ensure proper level, alignment, etc. I live in Hamilton. Any recommendations?

 

[BigRobb]

It isn’t rocket surgery. Give it a go. You can do it all with a cheap Walmart screwdriver set. Seriously.
YouTube will literally walk you through it.

 

[darrensousa]

The cost of a torque wrench, sight level, wheeler lapping set etc isn't something I have the capital to invest in right now, just hoping to have it done right. I'll worry about denting my scope tubes another time when I have more disposable income.

 

[BigRobb]

You don’t need any of that stuff to do a nice job. A torpedo level and the appropriate hex/torx wrench will and has done the job for many, including myself, over the years. Buy decent rings and use a little common sense. You’d have to really work at denting a scope tube.
If you’re buying the rings, the kid at cabelas will probably mount your scope for you otherwise. By the time you pay someone actually qualified, you could buy the fancy tools.

 

[darrensousa]

Fair enough, thanks for tips and the advice.
I'm more of a see one, then do one guy.. but YouTube isn't as terrible as it used to be

 

[shackleford]

Erie Tracker Outfitters

 

[LeftFootOfDoom]

if you use silverdale at all, just go down there. Ive found guys on the line to be very helpful with assisting newer shooters in mounting scopes, adjusting scopes, spotting shots etc.
Just remember that its inch pounds when tightening rails/rings not foot pounds. If you have to do it yourself, just use only your fingertips when tightening screws, not the whole hand.

 

[xingyc]

Will work for craft beer. Are you leveling the scope with a bubble level?

 

[Flash]

Before doing anything, I'd get this: https://www.vortexcanada.net/en/learn/books/

At TACCOM I grabbed a deal on a torque driver from site sponsor Bullseye London, IIRC. I'm within driving distance of you if you'd like to try it.

 

[350 Mag]

If your mounting on a 1 piece base alignment is less critical.

Anyone that has mounted a scope with proper alignment gauges will tell you it depends on rifle, some actions line up perfectly others are off and need shims.

I prefer to use quality Picatinny rails for most of my rifles......

And for high $$$$ scopes get yourself a set of no lap rings from ATRS( they sell rails too).

Also ring need to be torqued properly and evenly.

 

[Armourall]

Dean at Select Shooting does an awesome job. He's in Cambridge - just up the road from Hamilton. Give him a call.

 

[Crashman]

Yup, go see Dean at Select Shooting Supplies. Or Ken at Bullseye in London is top shelf too. Either one will do an excellent job for you.

 

[darrensousa]

Thanks all, I put my big boy pants on and made it happen.
It was the craft beer work lubricant and a generous offer of a small torque driver.
Cheers

 

[Cafard]

Wheeler torq wrench and scope leveling kit are indispensable. If the rings/mounts aren't high quality i would also check rings alignement with proper tool.

 

[Highwind]

You have received good advice here from others... Check out a few Youtube videos and if you think you still require some additional guidance have a gun shop or someone closer to you with experience show you how to do it. Get a good set rings as that will save you some time.

 

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Al Simmons Gun Shop, Locke st., Hamilton