Wheeler Engineering Professional Reticle Leveling System with Heavy-Duty Construction, Universal Design and Storage Case for Gunsmithing and Maintenance
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It works very well if you follow the instructions. True, you could attach the large part to your rifle's barrel in any way you want, but this is how you do it. Secure your rifle, preferably in a gun vise/rest, and place the large clamp snugly but not tightly on the gun barrel. Before putting the scope on, place the small level on the scope mount base. Adjust the gun until the small level indicates that it is level. Make sure the gun isn't moving by securing it. Adjust the clamp on level to match the small one, then tighten it. On the rifle, you've now achieved level. Now you can attach the scope to the rifle with the scope rings and tighten them until the scope is secure but still rotates freely. Examine the clamp for level, then adjust the rifle in the rest/gun vise until it appears level. Place the small level on top of the turret and rotate the scope in the rings until it's level. Make sure the two levels are in agreement. Tighten the scope rings all the way. You've completed your task. Note: To find a level surface on some scopes, you may need to remove the turret cap. Some of the caps have a rounded shape to them. DO NOT use the small level to adjust the scope rings. It's the scope that needs to be leveled, not the rings. The rings are aligned with the mounting base on their own. I hope this has been of assistance. I was able to get it to work.
The top adjustment is for fine level adjustment after the barrel clamp is tightened. If it moves during tightening, you can simply adjust it back to level without having to loosen it.
I'm not sure what you're looking for. The goal of this tool is to "level" the scope with the action and barrel of the rifle. Its purpose is to assist in aligning a scope's horizontal cross hair in plane (or level) with the rifle action. The reticle will be automatically "leveled" if your scope is in good working order. It's not meant to be used as a shooting level, so it can't be left on the rifle while shooting. There are levels available for this purpose, and they usually attach to the scope tube to assist you in leveling your rifle while shooting. One of my favorites is Vortex. This tool functions satisfactorily, though it does require some practice and multiple readings of the instructions. I recommend that you look for some video on the internet.
It doesn't matter which unit it ties to the barrel, it is put on after removing your receiver from it once your scope is installed - once that scope is installed after removing the receiver. Therefore, it doesn't really matter which unit is set to barrel when the receiver stays on
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Dead- On the subject of method As a skeptic, I double-checked the "reference level" with my high-powered microscope. It was at the machinist's end of the spectrum, and it was dead on. After determining the receiver's reference level and securing the gun tightly, adjusting the barrel level to center bubble (correction screw) was a breeze. I used the Wheeler System to do all of the leveling at the scope to see if I could get any errors using their method. The key is to take your time and not rush. It'll take some time, and you'll need a good rifle rest or a sturdy vise to keep the rifle from shifting once everything is plumb. The most time-consuming part of this process is probably verticalizing the rifle action. To establish that barrel reference, always lap the scope rings (no questions asked) and try multiple reference points (receiver, scope rails). adjusting the levels Criss- Slowly cross-tighten the scope mount screws, as they may cause the scope to turn slightly in the direction of the first tightened screw. Make sure everything is in order. Follow the ring-shaped pattern with a torque screwdriver. inch-maker's settings in poundage After 20 rounds, check the torque on the mount screws. Use a carpenter's level to make an absolute check at a distance where your scope will focus. With the Wheeler Levels still level, rotate it horizontally AND vertically to match the crosshairs to the edges of the carpenter's levels. To catch the edges of that distant level, you might need to put white cardboard behind the carpenter level. A Plumb Bob can be used, but the string will be difficult to see. br>Hit a bigger portion of what you're aiming for.
This is the best way to use a level with a scope if you think you need one (you don't). The reason for this is that most guns do not have a place to place a small level "after" the scope has been mounted. If they attempt to level the gun in a vise then remove the level to mount the scope, the scope will most likely be bumped or moved. br>br>You'll need that barrel level so you can move the gun around without losing the level you got with the receiver's small level. br>br>This places a lot of trust in that tiny level, as well as the gun receiver's fit with the barrel. br>It doesn't take much for the little level to be slightly off due to the level, receiver, scope cap, and other factors.
Ie. Maybe the little level is 1 degree off clockwise, and the barrel level is 1 degree off counter clockwise, and the bubble itself has some slop, making it difficult to get it just right. So you could be 2 degrees off and think you've got it perfect. br>br>I can eyeball this using the scope's reticle with the back of the bolt on most guns and get as close as I want. There is no requirement for a certain level of proficiency. In the end, the cross hairs on any gun must bisect the barrel or bolt's center. Even if you did everything perfectly, if you have a badly aligned receiver, using these levels will result in some can't. br>br>Eyeballing the scope (which takes some practice) can actually get you closer on most guns; in most cases, this level set will get you close enough, but I haven't found it to be better than eyeballing the scope, which I've done for years.
I recently bought this Wheeler Professional Reticle Leveling System, as well as their 89-inch reticle leveling system. Both pieces of the Deluxe Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set were defective when they arrived. The screwdriver set is the subject of its own review. The leveling kit itself is made of machined aluminum and appears to be a high-quality tool. However, the upper level, which is crucial to the entire leveling process, was off by more than a third of a bubble. This is not something you'd expect from a low-cost plastic level, and it's something that any scope mounter will find unacceptable. I'm curious how many people don't double-check and just assume the tool is correct based on first impressions. I called Wheeler because, as others have pointed out, any attempt to adjust the level voids the warranty, so I called them. Customer service was excellent, and they offered to replace the tool with just proof of purchase, but their explanation of the problem was concerning. I asked customer service if this defect came from the factory (unlikely) or if their levels simply don't hold up to things like shipping, based on their experience. This is a critical consideration because I plan to use this tool on occasion at the range. They would only recommend the level if it came with a lifetime warranty against breakage and a one-year warranty against wear and tear. In terms of accuracy, there is a one-year warranty. This item does not travel well, and it is easily knocked out of adjustment, in my opinion. The replacement item was off as well, but it was much closer to the original than the original. I gave the item three stars because of the overall quality and excellent customer service, but instead of being stored in a range bag, I recommend keeping it in a cabinet like fine crystal. I also recommend double-checking the accuracy of the information as soon as possible after receiving it.
Why have all three scopes I leveled ended up canted to the left? A gentleman at the range pulled out his Segway reticle leveler, which attaches to your rifle in seconds, and demonstrated that all three were canted to the left. Since then, I've purchased the Segway Reticle Leveler and a small torpedo level (I use the little wheeler level that came with this set) to mount on the top of your scope to be used in conjunction with the Segway Reticle Leveler, which mounts to your rifle and levels off from your front ring mount base, giving you your rifle level, then using the little level or a small torpedo level and resting the level on top of your scope turret, I'm sure there's a video on YouTube that you can watch. It's amazing how simple the Segway Reticle Leveler makes it, and it's only $20.
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