How To Mount A Scope The Right Way - Precision Scope Mounting - Part 1 of 2

[@Handicapkilla94]

I tell you what man, everything I’m watching in your videos just seems like common sense to me. I’m so glad I was raised right in life and that stuff like this just come so easy to me

[@TheWarriorWorkshop]

Awesome job Gary. And I'll say this about Paramount...I recently purchased an MPA rifle from him. EVERY TIME I called and had a question, HE answered the phone and spent whatever time I needed to answer my question. He's the real deal folk's.

[@paramounttactical]

It was my pleasure. We’re growing and growing fast but no matter how big we get I want to ensure every client gets one on one attention. If we get too big for me to personally do it, I’ll make sure we have subject matter experts on hand to provide that same level of service. Personal attention and customer service IS Paramount. Thanks for the kind words and your support! -Gary

[@dangriesemer3710]

"Want something done right, do it yourself." Wise words. One exception to that- looks like you are competent, trustworthy.

[@tomerz99]

Just now getting started with long range shooting and I have no relatives/friends with experience, it's a blessing to have your extremely in-depth videos to rely on. Also, neat to see you're here in WV! I may have to consider getting involved in some classes!

[@paramounttactical]

Welcome to the Paramount Fam! -Gary

[@JMS412]

This is a great resource for scope mounting! Thanks for putting so much time into breaking it all down.

[@Logangameing]

I’m going to be mounting a scope soon on my long range AR 15 build and I found this video very informative!You do a great job of explaining things. Thank you.

[@scott2228]

Love all this info. I just mounted a scope using a wedge. I watched your wedge don’t work video and it makes sense. Once I verify and if I feel off I will keep using everything you teach until it’s perfect.

[@bondhedger]

Gary, the amount of best-in-class content you share is amazing. I re-watched this pair of videos again. Heading to the Paramount Tactical shop for a couple of those MDT mounts right now! Very much looking forward to seeing you and the team + Ray at your Long Range course next week.

[@Texanfirst727]

Thanks for making this video. I bought your Wheeler engineering kit and the FIX IT STICKS. I was surprised to see the zero cap did not match the bottom of the Leupold scope. I took off the zero cap and the elevation adjustment now matched the bottom with the level. I've never felt so confident in mounting a scope thanks to the precision equipment and your detailed video. Thanks again.

[@paramounttactical]

@@Texanfirst727 👊🇺🇸 Thank you! -Gary

[@dominicemole6546]

DIFINITIVE. Added a comment on Rumble and said I would add one here as well. Looking forward to tall target test. Thanks

[@hectorogando7391]

Awesome presentation. Thank you Gary. Where's your part 2 video. Looking forward in seeing it as well.

[@paramounttactical]

Tall Target Test - Critical Step For Long Range Accuracy kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTMi36IgNOemJI

[@AF-O6]

This the definitive treatise on scope mounting. I really look forward to your techniques for a tall target test. Looking even more forward to taking a class when I retire next year and am liberated from my Pentagon desk!

[@paramounttactical]

Thank you sir! I look forward to training with you. -Gary

[@jasonsponsler21]

Well worth it. I attended my first course this summer and it was a blast. Great people, Great staff. Learned so much. Going back next year for at least 7-8 courses

[@merlinsrad]

Great job. All the best information I needed. Watching all the videos right now. As well as mounting my own scope. As you said step by step. Had to watch the video a few times😂.

[@bigdogpeck1874]

Good morning, as I watched the beginning of your video I was very impressed with the explanation that you gave on using the scrubby slider for the KZbin video and I must say most people don’t even understand how to use it so thank you for clarinet up for them. Because I for one learned about how the fast forward a video by mistake. Have an awesome amazing blessed day. From a new subscriber in New Orleans.

[@brucegardner7630]

I love long-range shooting. Thank you for doing this video. It is very helpful.

[@YodaddieID]

Thank you for the great video. Just started the process of remounting all of my scopes. Being new to shooting I did’t know any better and I use a wedge last time. Look forward to better accuracy. I have a lot of verification to do!

[@NAVY_NFO]

The BEST scope mounting video on the YT .. hands down! Thank you, sir!!!!

[@Idle_Hands_Projects]

A tip a learned from an old cabinet maker is you can increase the precision of a bubble level if you put in edge of the bubble on one of the lines. In this use case a guy could clamp the gun in the vise at a slight angle side to side such that the bubble of the level is touching a line, then yielding higher precision when checking to see if things have rotated.

[@jeffnew1]

Loved your video I chuckled, self taught wannabe Gunsmith that’s the same same method I taught myself good to know I believe I’m on the right track

[@aaronp5197]

I don’t comment much, but thanks so much for this walk through. Just bought a new RIfle and used your methods meticulously to mount my new scope. Worked perfectly and used a plumbob after just to see and was dead on!

[@paramounttactical]

That’s what we’re here for! I’m glad you got value out of the content and got your rifle up and running! Thanks for watching! -Gary

[@PTS68874]

Just came across you video, enjoyed it and am on the fence on 36 ys zero or 36 meter zero or 25 yd zero. But my question is what grain .223 were you firing @@paramounttactical

[@paramounttactical]

@@PTS68874 in what video?

[@PTS68874]

Sorry, I was trying to reply on a different video about 36 yd zero and somehow not sure what I did or what happened it ended up on yours somehow, sorry for the confusion, I do have your Pt 1 & Pt 2 on my playlist for future viewing.@@paramounttactical

[@paramounttactical]

@@PTS68874 no worries. Typically a 36yrd zero is better ballistically than 25meter. However…. Neither are the correct way to zero IMO. The correct, or at least best way to determine zero distance is to use a chronograph and a ballistics app. The 36yd zero was determined to be the near distance ballistic equivalent of a 300 yard zero. The 25 meter zero was determined to be the near ballistic equivalent of a 300 meter zero. But that was for an M4 shooting m855. So the moment you’re not shooting that ammo out of a 14.5 barrel chambered for 5.56, it’s not accurate. WAY off in many cases. You need to get your muzzle velocity, the BC of the projectile you’re shooting, and determine your actual desired zero distance. We’ll say 300 yards for this example. You look at your ballistic app and determine what the equivalent near distance elevation is. For my rifle and ammo, a 27yd zero results in point of aim/point of impact at 300 yards. Easier way… do a 30ish yard zero and then actually zero at 300yrds. Hope that makes sense and helps. Thanks for watching! -Gary

[@Timberwolf1Silenthunter]

Thank You. Unbelievable that you have reinforced my scope mounting process. Everything thing in your video its the way I have been mounting my optics. I additional check it with the flashlight on a grid that is checked Vertically /Horizontally for level. The only other things different are that you go a step I never thought of checking the upper and lower turret for level and using vibra-tite instead of Loc-Tite. Thank you for the additional tips. It is great to keep learning.

[@bh6984]

I wanted to add a tip about Vibra-tite VC3. Apparently, according to Vibra-tite, the liquid will never "go bad" however the solvent can evaoprate over time (due to age or over-exposure to air - cap left off while working). Vibra-tite confirmed that Methyl Ethyl Ketone can be used to rehydrate thickened solution. They also stated that you might even want to thin the solution with MEK prior to use on small screws like scope rings since the fluid is only supposed to be consuming a fraction of the thread nulls. On my first attempt at using VC3, I apparently applied the thick solutions to heavily to some scope ring and action screw threads and, after having let the screws dry overnight, I found it very difficult to drive the screws in with a torque wrench. I backed them out, cleaned the screws with MEK, diluted the Vibra-tite slightly with MEK and then cut the supplied brush (on the lide of the 1 oz container) to be a much smaller width (better for applying to short screws). After reapplying a thinner coat, the screws torqued in much easier. Also, don't apply the VC3 to the leading threads of the screws.

[@paramounttactical]

I’ve never had any of those problems. I add a small amount to the last 1/3 of threads, let it sit for 5-10 mins and then torque to spec. We mount scopes professionally and do several a month. I’ve been using it exclusively for over 5 years and have used it on over a 100, probably closer to 300 optics and never had any issues. 🤷‍♂️

[@bh6984]

@@paramounttactical My apologies for the incomplete context of my original post - here's a much needed,and accidentally omitted, clarification of my post: the bottle of VC3 that I had received from Amazon arrived with a leak from the lid (which they refunded and let me keep). After having difficulties with application, I reached out to Vibra-tite directly. I received a phone call from the company and they offered a very thorough and informative explanation of the VC3 product, including much of the information that I posted above (dilution/rehydration with MEK, cutting down their brush to suit your application, proper application thickness and placement upon the screw length, etc...). My bottle clearly arrived with a loose lid which had allowed for evaporation of the MEK solvent, thereby thickening it somewhat. I just wanted to clarify that I'm a Vibratite convert (thanks to the previous Paramount Tactical scope mounting videos) and that Vibratite 100% stands behind their products and are seriously concerned about ensuring effective customer use of their product.

[@erikkip13]

How do you level the 20 moa if the rifle is level? Erik

[@Frostytravels]

Great info man. Thanks for sharing. I utilize your videos on all aspects of firearms and related components on every thing I do. Appreciate what you do.

[@tahoe829]

This was an excellent presentation thanks Gary! 😊

[@cwilliams9199]

Found the channel and loving the long format

[@paramounttactical]

Glad you found us. Welcome to the Paramount fam! -Gary

[@alexcampbell3743]

Gary you’re the s*** man, you’ve helped so much with high end gear and long range familiarization. Appreciate all the good content, im proud you are growing the community and spreading awesome knowledge

[@jcprecisionrifle]

Nice video! One of the best I've seen for scope mounting 👌

[@Leonnoelmusic]

I'm a surveyor and I am considering just using some of the highly calibrated optics and lidar that I have to verify the slope of my floor and a verify that all of my working surfaces are level to start with and then use it to double check the rifle is level once it's viced and see how close I can get next time I'm at the range! Luckily these instruments calibrated professionally at least once a year so I feel like I won't necessarily be adding anything just making the overall process faster and 100% verifiable.

[@Handicapkilla94]

Oh man I really wanted to see the range testing and the tall target test Thanks for all the information,

[@paramounttactical]

@@Handicapkilla94 Does Rifle Cant Matter? If So, How Much? The Definitive Answer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opKQdayEbLiGrJo

[@Abbynorml1979]

Vibr-tite is awesome. AND it cost less than blue tread lock!? Very helpful video.

[@alski259]

PRECISION, PRECISION, PRECISION! I absolutely love the premise and the details to achieve this. Very appealing to this engineer. That particular rifle however is somewhat outside of (fine adjust of stock) what a lot of us on the AR-15 platform wants to achieve with precision scope mounting, as well as some of those levels. I still took the principals and the methodology behind them to heart and will make great use of the value of this video for mounting my scope. Like the value of the ideal height off the rail.

[@gordonspringate7500]

Really informative video. Thank you from UK

[@alexandruchitac6172]

Great info, thank you! Is part 2 available? LE. Found it "Tall Target Test - Critical Step For Long Range Accuracy" Thanks!

[@malcolmfield6677]

Fantastic and educational video as always from you. I learned how to mount optics from your earlier video. I won't claim to be anything special at mounting an optic but I believ that I am doing so in a reasomably correct manner because of your videos. Thank you.

[@Ricardo_ruiz71]

excellent video and very educational as always, thank you.

[@gjmarkjesse1324]

Thank you, Tactical Jim Gaffigan.

[@paramounttactical]

I look nothing like Jim Gaffigan. 🙄 It is a funny comment though so I can appreciate it.

[@danielfinke6677]

Good info. Has part 2 been posted?

[@paramounttactical]

Still editing. Should have it up tomorrow or Wed.

[@royalefeatures]

@@paramounttactical did this ever get posted? I've watched several other of your videos. Thank you for this information, extremely informative

[@paramounttactical]

@@royalefeatures months ago. Tall Target Test - Critical Step For Long Range Accuracy kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTMi36IgNOemJI

[@marinelilban]

thank you very much, great resource for scope mounting , Du you sheep any of your stuff abroad ? i would be interested to porches the mounting kit from your site ,thank you . Best regards from the Republic of Ireland.

[@jasonsponsler21]

Gary, have you ever messed with or seen the need for one of those scope cages? Also when mounting an optic on a carbine do you use the same method?

[@paramounttactical]

Scope cages? You mean turret guards? Yes on the carbine. Same method.

[@jasonsponsler21]

They are called an optic cage. I tried to put a link in. Just google scope cage. I’ve seen a few shooters on KZbin using them just wondering if they are just a gimmick or something to look into getting

[@perrywinn9377]

Thanks Gary, very comprehensive. Now to go get some gear and mount my new scope. Time to watch Tall Target Test.😄

[@apodbielski913]

I’m sure it’s alright, but my OCD side always had me torquing the scope base to the rail before leveling the scope to the rings/final cap torque values. Have you ever come across a shift in level when applying final torque specs to the mount base cross bolts after everything else has been done? Love the videos btw, very well done! 🇺🇸

[@paramounttactical]

No. You can torque down first but I have found if a shift doesn’t happen in the initial 20-30 inch/lbs I have seen it happen during final torque

[@apodbielski913]

@@paramounttacticalgood to know!

[@jeffmenzner]

Great Video Gary. Thanks for taking your time! 2 questions: you didn't mention the level built into the chassis. It didn't appear to align with your rail level. Can the chassis level be used for anything? Second: once you've done the perfect mounting job to the rifle as demonstrated, can you remove the mount with the scope and attach to another rifle picatinny rail and expect it to be spot on? If there's a standard for picatinny rails with tight tolerances, this should work.

[@zackfaller1746]

Gary Thank you the video I've been mounting my own scope for years but NEVER at this level I haven't shot past 400 yds but I plan too I just did another AR10 And bought a new Vortex The gun mounting system I have I build basically a jig to hold my gun or more of a cleaning rest than anything But after this video I have a new gun vise coming I've ordered the proper levels And a few more items I've watched this video 5 or 6 times now along with a few others I'm taking 3 scopes of 3 different guns now and completely redoing them with this method I did one the other night I have got my new vise yet You made this look much easier than it was I'm expecting that the new vise would make this a bit easier for me So thank you for tips and the proper way to mount a scope I have now change my process as you did in a seperate video to make sure the turrets are properly leveled I've never done that before I've usually just mount the rings Set the scope Get my eye relief Center the reticle on my fence line and send it It's worked in the past but I'm doing it this way now Redneck engineering is done now Thank you

[@Tcgunner]

Love this channel even though I don’t shoot long range.. yet

[@jasonsponsler21]

I just got into it and have used Gary’s videos either for how to or reviews. And haven’t gone wrong yet. Went out and took a course from him in WV and it was two whole days of learning. Going back next summer for at least 7 or 8 courses. Welcome to the community

[@jasonrad9332]

Keyword: yet. You’re in for a treat.

[@pdkiernan5]

Blue lock-tight will require heat to remove with small bolts, or you'll strip the head of the bolt.

[@paramounttactical]

@@pdkiernan5 blue loctite does not require heat. It’s red loctite that does. Both are bad choices for firearms.🤷‍♂️ Thanks for watching! -Gary

[@kevinkiernan7362]

@@paramounttactical I've used heat to break up blue Loctite a few times. Works well. Just be mindful not to overdo the heat.

[@user-qp3eb4pm1zfatcatreloading]

Good video. 👍 I’ll check out more of your videos and pod cast. I’ve always been more into hunting use of firearms but the last several years I’ve been learning more of the ammo and gun smithing end because as you say. If you want something done right? Do it yourself. I’m no professional. Just a student of the game. Ive been learning a lot from long range shooters in reloading and gun smithing and applying some of the principles to hunting rifles. Watching your videos I can say I’m doing some things right and some things your doing that I have not been doing. One thing I knew I needed already. The right tools my improvised self made tools do ok or tools bought individually mis matched styles and brands get a bit slower and a bit more agitating to deal with. I’ll check out your website. I’m playing with the idea of doing some long range shooting. Something I’m working towards.

[@ismaelsandoval6484]

Hey Gary, thanks for the valuable information. I have a somewhat dumb question, what is that orange/copperish piece of metal you lay the bubble level on? You called it a flat piece of stock but it seems to be a piece of metal that’s precisely machined. I was just curious about it, I found it to be very handy and it doesn’t take too much space in the toolbox

[@paramounttactical]

It’s a trigger jig from Apex Tactical.

[@davesmith6299]

I accidentally deleted my question but thank you for reply! Great info. Will definitely use in future

[@NinoslavTifunovic]

You can also use jaws of the Vernier calipers to verify that the bottom and the top of the turrets are parallel.

[@ChrisAdams-c1s]

I understand the concept behind scope mounting principle #1, but I am lost on how to achieve this with a 20 moa base. I have tried but I can't find the video you mention covering this. How do I make sure the optic is level to the base? Thank you and I am enjoying your videos.

[@paramounttactical]

You don’t change anything. The rifle I use in this video had a 20MOA base. I think you’re over complicating it.

[@IRONJUNK625]

thankyou for your time and effort. it has provided me with the 'correct' methods to proceed with to mount my optic.

[@thedelmardave]

Excellent vid... I watched it several times. Thanks for sharing.

[@paramounttactical]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! -Gary

[@carsonseibel7004]

Just curious on why you torque the ringcap and remove the lever befor you torque the base

[@paramounttactical]

It’s a personal preference thing. I’ve tested the fact that the mount/rings settle of you put just a few inch lbs on the cross bolts but I don’t torque them down fully in case I get everything mounted and need to tweak eye relief by moving the mount/rings one space on the pic rail forward or back. Thanks for watching! -Gary

[@TheRealDaveRiddle]

My buddy just told me about this channel. (He just found it today) and I’m so flippin’ pleased. I love details and so far, everything I see I like. Speaking of details…faded of in the back I see the words “De Opresso Liber” and I don’t need to see anything else. Subbed immediately. I’m know right off the bat that I’m not dealing with some tool that works behind the counter of Sportsman’s Warehouse who thinks his beard makes him an operator with absolute authority. Awesome channel. I’m in.

[@paramounttactical]

Oh, I got that De Oppressor Liber plaque for my 5 year work anniversary working the counter at Sportsman’s Warehouse. 😂 Glad you found us. Welcome to the Paramount Family. You and your friend be sure to join us every Wednesday at 7 for our live Dangerous Liberty podcast. It’s a good time. Thanks, Gary

[@jeffreygiddings1864]

Is there a proper side that the mount screws to. I think you used both sides during this video. Thanks for the video, Jeff

[@leba40404]

At 24:45 - how do you know that the pic rail interface where the MDT level and rifle's pic rail meet is perfectly level and flush?

[@willtrax71]

Yes a wonderful Tutorial my friend but you lost me when you called the Rifle a Gun lol…. I’m actually new to assembling the AR type platform but have been shooting that Rifle since 1990, is it more stable to use a one piece Mount over just Optic Rings? I try to buy when I can Top Tier Optics and Components for my application albeit just Weaver or Warne but 100% made in the States. I found sone really nice Warne 30mm Rings but wasn’t sure if a one piece was the better Route. Thank you for the amazing Video my Friend, stay safe and Semper Fidelis

[@paramounttactical]

One piece mounts are better and mitigate sone issues but quality rings are just fine. Thanks! -Gary

[@willtrax71]

@@paramounttactical thank you for the Intel my friend, I now know that if I find a good Amazon Warehouse Deal on Warne or any made in the USA Rings I’ll be able to get my Optic installed soon.

[@JonathanFortney-g5t]

Watched your video and installed my scope but I ran in to a problem. After my zero at 100yds only have 5 mils of elevation left I was wondering if you have ever seen that ? I have a Springfield waypoint 2020 and mounted a Nightforce shv 4x14x50 with Nightforce med high rings

[@paramounttactical]

Yes. I see it all the time. You need a 20MOA mount.

[@Kscottfamily9]

Just a question , but why wouldn't you tighten the base completely before tightening the scope ? I'm seriously confused and would like to know. Seems the base would be first then continue up.

[@paramounttactical]

You can. Doesn’t matter as long as it’s tight and settled. But you might need to move the mount due to fine tuning eye relief, so I typically get it tight, mounted, and then double check eye relief before I torque the mount fully. Good question.

[@Kscottfamily9]

Another question I guess , but wouldn't you set your eye relief before you tighten your rings ? I've mounted a few scopes and I guess I may have been doing it wrong the whole time , because I've always set the base and then gotten my scope in proper place and then snugged it up and then double checked , am I doing it backwards

[@Australian_Hunting_Backcountry]

Have you done a video about mounting the pic rail and other bases?

[@666kristos]

Hello, thank you for your time and effort to teach me about scopes differences and after this video I decide to get the Arken. I only shoot for fun and for the new price of almost $900 dollars I think it’s worth it (for me )

[@The_Hunter_26]

Can you do a vid where you test the March 8-80x56 high master scope?

[@paramounttactical]

I appreciate the recommendation but I have about 18 months of videos planned out and that isn’t on my list. With a 56mm obj at 80x the exit pupil would be so small (.7mm) I’m not even sure such a scope makes sense to me. I did google and there’s plenty of reviews on it. Thanks for watching! -Gary

[@The_Hunter_26]

@@paramounttactical I had this scope in mind for long range shooting and I really liked the way you test scopes. But I appreciate that you replied to my comment, so thanks for replying

[@paulkillington5089]

Hi There Great video . I have a scope to mount; Could I use the Angle indicator thorough the whole process specifically once the Scope is in the rings and the Rifle is in the Vice @ 30.00 ?? Seems to me the digital readout will have a greater degree of accuracy than a Mk1 Eyeball and a Bubble level. Kr

[@paramounttactical]

Good bubble levels are typically more accurate and sensitive. I’ve done a lot of testing on this and levels will indicate angle change faster. But yes, you can use an angle indicate. The question is what are putting on the barrel to serve as the witness? If you just put a level or angle indicator on a hand guard those are always a couple degrees off from the action. Ultimately, if you follow the principles, there’s several ways to skin the cat. Thanks for watching. -Gary

[@paulkillington5089]

Hi there Thanks for the reply sir, I need to get the witness mounting kit for the barrel :) Given ive spent ££££ on a new rifle and £££ on a scope + ££ on rings i want it done as best and as accurately as i can .. I will be following youre really clear directions on this install

[@vintagejeep]

Top notch as always

[@apache5612]

Great video! Very informative! Just one problem, my scope is not balanced? I have a Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24 x 50. Scope is front heavy. What can I do to check turret level?

[@paramounttactical]

Hold the back end down. I do it all the time. Just make sure the turret housing is flat and you’ll be good to go.

[@apache5612]

@@paramounttactical I'll try it when I'm ready to put my rifle back together. Gotta get it cleaned. Thanks for replying to my question/remark.

[@johnesmond1435]

Great video Gary! As always I pick up some little tid bit of info that I wasn't aware of! Keep up the Great work! MOA SUCKS!

[@paramounttactical]

😂 thanks buddy!

[@arineey4538]

Awesome video! Question, do you need to check that the mount itself is level before placing and leveling the scope?

[@paramounttactical]

@@arineey4538 you can but it really is irrelevant. The optic needs to plumb to the action. If the mount is hot then it doesn’t matter. If you can get the mount level to the rail AND the optic is, that’s optimal.

[@arineey4538]

@@paramounttactical Got it thanks for the response. I had just watched your video about the wedges and was lost in angles and references but makes sense. So if I were to use wedges, then it does matter that the mount is level. If i am using a 20 MOA rail with rings, then the scope needs to be parallel with the rail correct?

[@tdhayes1]

Great Video, Again! is this process viable for AR Style rifles?

[@paramounttactical]

Exact same process.

[@DN-kz7xl]

Thank you. Question: when you take the small level to check if it is level by turning it 180 degrees, does it matter if the surface you are doing it on, e.g. the table, is not perfectly level?

[@paramounttactical]

@@DN-kz7xl nope. It just needs to read the exact same on both sides.

[@jonathancarlin3871]

Good job on all your Videos Bro... They are super informative, and very thorough. Keep up the good work! I was wondering how you feeling about the fix it stixs scope jack for getting your scope level? It seem to work pretty well but wanted to get your opinion before I considered buying! Thanks in advance!

[@Spawnx91]

Hi, in the case you have a tilted rail, tilted monobloc mount with a bubble level, the reference of the sight must be the bubble isnt it ? As you are leveling the gun on the bubble, the only thing matter is that the sight must be leveled with the bubble no ? Even if the rifle is tilted, as long as the bubble is flat, going up or down with the rifle it will follow the vertical line of the sight.

[@fattigla]

Excellent tip on turning the turret to match the bottom of the optic. I've mounted a lot of scopes over the years and ha e had pretty good results with vertical tracking. I've always messed around trying to check level off the bottom while it is mounted. That makes it so much easier.

[@aramic1975]

Thank Your explanation ! What i didnt understand : Why did you put the Electronic MDT Leveler vertically and not horizontally? Thank you in advance for your Answer! Greetings from Germany

[@paramounttactical]

Because it works equally in both orientation s and I prefer the lower profile of it in the vertical orientation. That’s how I run them on all my rifles. Here’s the video where I discuss that. The Best Long Range Accessory? - MDT LRA Send It Electronic Level / Anti-Cant Device kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWWynXqGesymq68

[@aramic1975]

Thanks a lot😃

[@RaymondCorkum-t2z]

Should I used that vibertight on all the mounting screws? My thinking is the maximum amount of vibration “reduction” the better?

[@paramounttactical]

@@RaymondCorkum-t2z yes

[@waltermullaney5041]

Paramount Tactical, is there a field expedient method that one can use? No vice, just a level.

[@paramounttactical]

@@waltermullaney5041 the field expedient method is do the best you can with what you got.

[@ViisionzFPV]

Is the blue gun on the wall NRA blue?? If not, what color is that! I want to get mine in that color!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@paramounttactical]

@@ViisionzFPV yes sir.

[@millbean13]

Question, after you install scope and zero it. Can you take the mount off and move it forward or backwards on the pic rail to adjust eye relief (w/ scope still installed)? Or will that ruin the zero. I’d assume it would ruin it but not sure.

[@paramounttactical]

It won’t ruin it. It might be off slight. Simply check zero and if a couple of clicks are required, do what you got to do. You should make those eye relief adjustment before you zero. If you don’t have proper eye relief, it’s going to be hard to get a proper zero. Mount, go to range and if eye relief adjustment is required do that then zero.

[@FishTacos357]

awesome video!! so helpful. thank you very much

[@dblshock]

so where .22LR is desired can I do a reduced version of this 'Tall Target'? say 100ft. POA? I'm thinking why not? benefit may be smaller but so are the holes. what's your take thx.

[@paramounttactical]

Yes.

[@Cumminschris2001]

So what’s the best way to level the rifle if you do not have a picatinny rail, and running just scope rings that mount directly to the rifle?

[@paramounttactical]

I would use the flats on the bottom half of the scope rings.

[@Cumminschris2001]

@@paramounttactical that’s what I was figuring just figured I would ask!

[@bpwhistler]

At 28:00 there is a text comment that 'VC-3 is gummy and leads to over torquing'. Are you saying that we shouldn't be using VC-3?

[@paramounttactical]

@@bpwhistler no it will NOT cause overtorquing unlike loctite which does lubricants the threads and causes overtorquing.

[@edwardkawecki8101]

Answer to Whistler, in many Industries torque can be listed as wet or dry so you torque accordingly in many applications following the specs of the manufacturer.

[@TerryBenton]

Thank you for this video. Best one I have seen.

[@adenbolin2761]

Maybe it's a stupid question, but wth... When do you know your eye is the correct distance from the optic? Is it just the "shadow" around the edges? I ask because Ive always had that when using other's weapons. When Ive asked, it's always brushed away with the reply "just move your head until you see the cross hairs, and they're centered". With that considered, I've still shot very well at distance - enough so to win numerous rifle matches in my youth. Would setting the distance so that there is no shadow be the better way moving forward?

[@paramounttactical]

That is the ONLY way to do it.

[@Justin.Brown723]

Do you recommend a one piece mount over stand alone rings?

[@paramounttactical]

@@Justin.Brown723 I do. It removes a lot of variables.

[@cG-es8mb]

At 8:50 in the clip after getting scope level and yiu look through your scope and the reticle isn’t level, I must have a bad scope and shoukd send it back for repair or for a new scope?

[@paramounttactical]

I don’t understand your question. Are you asking if the scope body is level and the reticle isn’t should you send it back? Yes, it will never work properly if the reticle isn’t plumb inside optic.

[@cG-es8mb]

@@paramounttactical yeah, I was making sure.

[@paramounttactical]

@@cG-es8mb what brand is it?

[@cG-es8mb]

@@paramounttactical I don’t have the scope yet. I’ve ordered it and just waiting for it to come in. It is an arken shj4. I’m trying to learn how to put scope on way in advance before it comes in.

[@projectocamero7502]

Thank you. Where is the second part?

[@davidwilliams299]

Nice video Gary

[@babagermany6654]

Thanks for the informative video. All things being equal, what would be an ideal height of a scope over the bore? I have a Savage 110 Hunter bolt action and I am using for now a PA deluxe AR15 scope mount 30mm to hold a PA SLX1-6x24 scope but I am finding it difficult to to get a good cheek position to get a good view through the scope even with the highest cheek riser which comes with the rifle, does this mean that the mount is too high for this type of rifle and I would need to get a lower mount? What would you recommend? Thank you

[@paramounttactical]

How To Make Your Rifle More Accurate - Adjust The Gun To Fit Your Body kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2rUdmiEgtmIebs

[@JamesWhite-tg4kw]

The lower the scope is on the barrel the better the cheekweld you will have to the stock unless you have a cheekweld justible stock

[@babagermany6654]

@@JamesWhite-tg4kw Thank you

[@scotts24d]

Thanks Gary awesome footage 👍

[@laagansijyechannel9765]

I would suggest if you can improve further your leveling device to a laser level. The front side - mounted to the barrel and the rear mounted to the scope a laser light checks if slight movement between the rear and the front.

[@paramounttactical]

@@laagansijyechannel9765 A) How do you know that’s true? B) Why would I need to improve something that I have tested hundreds of times and I know it works?

[@romang6437]

I am new to long range shooting. Just bought my first bolt action rifle and a scope. Is there a way to level it without buying bunch of tools that you showed in this video?

[@chiya2006]

Is it advisable to put on a jacket during the eye relief process, for those who use it for hunting? As you know normally hunting is done in cold season & it may require some correction to like 1/2 inch or more when shouldering to reach that perfect eye relief

[@paramounttactical]

Absolutely. You should be able to find a happy medium for optic placement that will allow you to use with or without a thick coat. Optimally, you’d just move the optic back during hunting season so you have perfect eye relief with a jacket and adjust it again for warmer weather so you won’t have to adjust your body to the gun as much in either situation.

[@ggrmc764]

What about the Badger Ordnance Dead Level? I was about to order one, but after watching this video, I'm not going to. The concept of levelling your scope to the rings on the BO Dead Level rail seems flawed since the rings may not attach exactly the same to the rail on the gun. Or if the rail on my gun is not perfectly level. So it seems much better to do the setup on the rifle. One of those Tipton vices seems like a better buy than the Dead Level, and it can be used for maintenance as well. Or am I missing something? Thanks for a great video! Very professional content and very well made.

[@big_country1086]

Hey mate just curious what if that base you use to place the scope on??

[@kitsune4635]

when you install a scope base with a cant, do you re-level the whole thing again to make sure that scope base is level? or do you proceed knowing that it's tilted due to the cant?

[@Canadaman4403]

For your scope mounts that you use are you using aluminum or steel?

[@bpwhistler]

Thanks for this...awesome. The title says Part 1 or 2 and you mention Part 2 at the end of the video, but I'm not finding Part 2. Can you provide the URL? Thanks for the great content!

[@paramounttactical]

@@bpwhistler Tall Target Test - Critical Step For Long Range Accuracy kzbin.info/www/bejne/naTMi36IgNOemJI

[@bpwhistler]

@@paramounttactical thanks

[@CharlesCopeland-bm1el]

I very much enjoy your videos and find them educational. I learned a lot from this one. I do not want to sound like a wise guy, but I was taught never to torque a second time. You will lose true value due to bolt and thread stretch.

[@paramounttactical]

Thanks for watching! I’m not sure that point is worth a debate. Technically if you’ve reached a torque value then your torque wrench shouldn’t turn and add more torque. If I’ve reached full torque, when I recheck, I watch closely to see if the fastener moves even the slightest. It never does. It’s always worked for me and I’ve never had an issue after mounting hundreds of optics. (These questions are rhetorical) Who said that? Where did they get that info? Why would that be true? Why is what they said more credible than what I said based on experience with proof that it works? 🤷‍♂️ I’d say if you reach the prescribed torque value you’re likely good so go with the advice you prefer. Thanks, Gary

[@garyd.roberts4016]

Attention to detail but he missed a belt loop!

[@paramounttactical]

@@garyd.roberts4016 🙄I didn’t miss a belt loop. That’s a velcro closure that the free running end folds back and covers the belt loop. Maybe you should pay attention to the content. I got getting myself dressed covered.

[@Johnny-Zero]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@Colorado4x4]

@@paramounttacticalliar! I am a fashion police officer and I have issued you a social media citation for missing a belt loop

[@paramounttactical]

I didn’t miss a belt loop. Read the above. 🤷‍♂️

[@Colorado4x4]

@@paramounttactical it’s a joke bro

[@georgejereza2793]

A question pls, how did you assured that the machining of the receiver/rail is perpendicular to the bore?

[@paramounttactical]

Technically it doesn’t have to be or more precisely, the question would be, compared to what? The bore is round. Ultimately, part II of this video covers that. The first thing you have to do is diagnose any issue. In part II I cover how to shoot a tall target test. A tall target test tells you everything you need to know about the performance of your rifle. When you identify it’s not shooting correctly then you start troubleshooting.