How I Level Optics & Tools You Need

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Tough Tactical Leveler - rebrand.ly/bagbabm
6" Mitutoyo Japanese Scale - rebrand.ly/lnabrcl
6" Mitutoyo Japanese Verner - rebrand.ly/23hsd0s (There are less expensive options)
A Big Thank you to Patreon Supporter Alan for kick starting this video. Its one Ive wanted to make for awhile now. Its a bit long, I know. But hopefully itll give yall some decent insight on how I level a optic, and if itll work for you!
Just some things I use:
Under Cabinet Lights - rebrand.ly/8g5aku6
Weight Scale - rebrand.ly/s2gisg8
Packing Tape - rebrand.ly/hj6ta9a
ADM Recon - rebrand.ly/shq7x7p
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[@nathan_k]

Feeler gauges are another option. For $10 you can get ones that "fan out", and naturally stack. The thicker in the set can double as "twist level" too.

[@Hoplopfheil]

I tried leveling a scope this way on a Warne Skeleton mount once, only to find out that the top surface of the Warne wasn't even close to level.

[@johndaniels5226]

I’ve heard about that before. When I leveled mine I leveled the action then used a plum bob to level the reticle. That seems like the best way to ensure the reticle is perfect in relation to the action. By the way, I love your content.

[@e7tegt503]

Nnooo!!! I just ordered two warne mounts. Badger, geissele are out of stock everywhere. Got tired of waiting and went with the warne’s. Sounds like I screwed up.

[@peteregger7928]

Squaring the scope body or the turrets alone to the rifle does not ensure that the reticle is aligned with the rifle. I have sent two of my scopes back for canted reticles over the years and one of them was a high end Leupold. In both cases the scopes were replaced. I will usually use a similar method to yours initially if the scope design allows it and then use a plumb bob or bright light through the objective to see where the reticle is in relation to the scope mounting. How much a canted reticle effects elevation, windage and tracking and my acceptance level usually depends on how much I paid for the optic. Very few manufactures get the reticles perfectly aligned in all cases with the scope body or turrets.

[@THAS72]

Automotive feeler gauge bro👌. $5 at harbor freight (assuming your reticle is assembled correctly perpendicular within the optic and rail is machined correct) Love the vids!!

[@stevennewman4778]

I’ve been using the Arisaka Defense leveler for a couple years. Works great as long as the rifle has a pic rail or one piece mount. I wish there was something similar for bolt guns using 2 rings.

[@johntoughlove479]

I been using the Arisaka leveler as well. Works great, easy to use.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I've been using one of these since last year. It's worked exactly as advertised. Very simple and seemingly precise.

[@prototype3a]

Machinist "adjustable parallel" is probably also an option and likely less fiddly than the leveling kit.

[@macdud85]

Scalar works mounts are pretty dope too! Spendy but worth it!!!

[@Kaa-Bumm]

I use parallels from machining and a digital protractor 1. i zero on the Picatinny (i made myself a jig similar to yours) and then under the scope so i am confident all is leveled.... When tightening the screws you can adjust a small tilt. And yes i am german

[@CntBckt]

You could also use try the spacer kits we use when working on guitar nuts and action. Those should prove useful for the lower clearance scenarios. :)

[@mrfawkes9110]

I have one, I love it. There's nothing simpler for one piece mounts. I've got a parallel set and one of those machinist rulers for setups that don't have the clearance and I got both at Harbor Freight for less than $30 about 5 years ago.

[@rideride5696]

does the large wedge work with the spuhr mount

[@TacticalBuffoonary]

Ive seen people use a new set of poker cards. I a leveler like the one your viewer sent you or if that won’t work ill use a flashlight and project the reticle on a wall at a plumb bob.

[@shadezactual2657]

for a ADM recon qd mount do you need to level the mount to the rifle as well? or just the scope to the mount

[@Mr.9x19mm]

I’ve always done it as scope leveled to the mount. Tighten scope screws to spec, then install on rifle.

[@shadezactual2657]

@@Mr.9x19mm Hero thank you

[@jimmytehgeek]

The scope needs to be level to the world, not necessarily the rifle. If you routinely shoot with a cant, your scope should cant relative to the rifle so it's level with the world. The issue is is you want your adjustments to track in the right dimension- elevation should be vertical, obviously, and windage horizontal.

[@mrs.vasquezz]

You should fix how you hold the rifle

[@andrewclaxton6446]

On some scopes the windage dial gets in the way & needs to be removed when using that tool. Amazon sells a 4 piece version of the 3 piece. Sphur sells a similar tool kit for use only on picatinny rail.

[@DrewB7777]

Leveling a 1.93 mount is probably one of the most annoying things ever lol

[@GLAJMAN]

I'm in a firefight, in the basement. I check my optics and see it's not level...SHIT! Fear not, I always carry my.............Tough tactical leveler.... Damn that's a stupid name for a tool that adjusts optics. I'm not searching for a scope leveler, I'm looking for a TACTICAL one. Hope it has picatinny, so I can put a laser designator to call in an airstrike.

[@FlowBaka]

That system looks like a knock off of the arisaka leveler

[@slister1911]

Exactly

[@PistoleroJesse]

Use two bubble levels from wheeler. Match the bubbles and you don't need to level the table. Or... a deck of playing cards.

[@jimjab3631]

Well, that's 1 way to over complicate things.