scope mounting
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You will need bases to mount on gun, then the rings mount on bases or some use one piece bases. You can also buy Talley or Harts rings and others, that mount right on action, no bases required.
I mounted 2 scopes on Bolt action rifles yesterday, cleaned screw holes in actions with alcohol to remove any grease as well all screws, checked for alignment,lapped rings with lapping tool with grinding compound, cleaned up all compound instaled scopes, had owner check gun to make sure scope was full view and comfortable, leveled cross hairs then remove screws on front rings and put very little lock tite if non I will use nail polish on screws , and then back rings do the same.
I have a vise that is level and have a mark at 80 yards that I center in barrel and adjust scope on mark, this takes a little time, but usually very close to a 6" black bull at 100 yards, have never been off paper.
I don't charge as much as a smith would as most would use a bore scope which is faster and most shops, selling scopes don't lapp rings, just to much time. but if you have a quality scope its the only way, no marks on scope tube if you remove to another gun or want to sell later, and much less chance of scope moving with larger caliber guns, rings make full contact with scope. I have seen where some rings had high spots that only 25% contact would be achieved, and would leave marks on scope.
I really don't know what a gunsmith would charge for this as no one in my area does it
I mounted 2 scopes on Bolt action rifles yesterday, cleaned screw holes in actions with alcohol to remove any grease as well all screws, checked for alignment,lapped rings with lapping tool with grinding compound, cleaned up all compound instaled scopes, had owner check gun to make sure scope was full view and comfortable, leveled cross hairs then remove screws on front rings and put very little lock tite if non I will use nail polish on screws , and then back rings do the same.
I have a vise that is level and have a mark at 80 yards that I center in barrel and adjust scope on mark, this takes a little time, but usually very close to a 6" black bull at 100 yards, have never been off paper.
I don't charge as much as a smith would as most would use a bore scope which is faster and most shops, selling scopes don't lapp rings, just to much time. but if you have a quality scope its the only way, no marks on scope tube if you remove to another gun or want to sell later, and much less chance of scope moving with larger caliber guns, rings make full contact with scope. I have seen where some rings had high spots that only 25% contact would be achieved, and would leave marks on scope.
I really don't know what a gunsmith would charge for this as no one in my area does it
How handy are you? If you can find a guy like Manitou, its worth having a shop do it. Otherwise, take your time, ask some questions, and do it yourself.
I level the action in a padded vice then aim the rifle at a string with a weight to get the crosshairs level and bore sight it. I'd use Burris Signature Zee rings with the plastic inserts and then you don't have to lap the rings. Blue locktite on the base screw threads, quality good fitting screw drivers are a must.
As Manitou mentions, the position of the scope should be full view and comfortable. That involves you in the equation. Plus if you do it yourself and there is something about it you don't like, you can fix it yourself.
I level the action in a padded vice then aim the rifle at a string with a weight to get the crosshairs level and bore sight it. I'd use Burris Signature Zee rings with the plastic inserts and then you don't have to lap the rings. Blue locktite on the base screw threads, quality good fitting screw drivers are a must.
As Manitou mentions, the position of the scope should be full view and comfortable. That involves you in the equation. Plus if you do it yourself and there is something about it you don't like, you can fix it yourself.
If you have a nice rifle and a quality scope and want a good job done in puting them together, then buy the right tools and do it yourself. I learnt it the hard way... Last time I used a "highly reputable" and "one of the best" gunsmith in Vancouver I had to redo all the work myself and discovered that instead of using high quaility adhesive for mounting bases to the receiver the gunsmith put grease in between bases and receiver! He also used oil as adhesive between rings and a scope! No locktite on a single screw. Half of screw heads were bugged... And this was on new 375 H&H heym rifle! If someone would tell me this I would not believe it. No wonder that the assembly gave up after first shooting session.
The good thing is - now I know how to mount scope properly.
The good thing is - now I know how to mount scope properly.
