What tools do I need to mount a scope?

What tools do I need to mount a scope?

Tools For Scope Mounting

• Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set. Screwdrivers are the most important and probably most-used tools for mounting scopes.
• Gun Vise. A gun vise is essential for any kind of firearm maintenance.
• Reticle Leveling System. Never let a poorly aligned scope ruin your shot.
• Laser Bore Sighter.

Should I Loctite my scope mounts?

The quick answer is no we don’t, not unless something indicates to us that it is needed. Most of the companies that make rings and mounts recommend not using Loctite for a couple of reasons. Instead of using Loctite we prefer to use a torque wrench that measures in pounds per inch.

What is lapping tool?

Laps and lapping tools are used for precision surface finishing, often in conjunction with loose abrasive compounds. Lap is a soft material that is charged with an abrasive and is used for cutting harder material. A lapping machine uses a charged lead piece as lap for cutting a hardened steel piece.

How to mount a rifle scope?

Clean Mounting Surfaces. The first step in installing your scope is to properly prep your rifle to accept the mounting of the scope base.

Secure and Level the Scope. After cleaning your rifle secure your it in a vise,lead sled,or other device while installing the scope.

Mount the Base. Before attaching the scope base to your rifle,add a small amount of gun oil on the contact surfaces.

Placing the Scope Rings and Test Fitting the Scope. Once the scope base is securely fastened,it’s time to mount the scope rings.

Setting Eye Relief. Properly setting the eye relief will help prevent the black halo you can sometimes see when looking through a rifle optic.

Leveling Your Scope. After finding the correct position for your eye relief,it’s time to level the scope.

What is scope mounting?

There are typically three components to scope mounting: bases, rings and the scope itself. “Bases” are the part of the mounting that attach directly to the firearm, usually with screws, and they provide—as the name implies—the base that supports the rings and scope.

How to adjust a rifle scope?

Step 1: Elevation Adjustments. Bear with us here. This can get quite technical. The elevation turret adjusts the…

Step 2: Windage Adjustments. Now that you’ve seen what an elevation adjustment is and how you can adjust them…

Step 3: Sighting. Now while you have your windage and elevation adjustments properly taken into…