Marine Firearm Instructor Teaches Simplified Scope Mounting for Long-Range Shooting - Andy Slade

This is video 4 of our Brilliant at the Basics series on fundamental marksmanship.
These skills are taught by long-range shooting instructor, former Marine Crops firearms instructor, and Marine Corps PRS shooting team member, Andy Slade. Andy is a part of Team MDT and teaches long-range shooting at the highest level through his school, Riflemans Path.
This video is part of our ORYX Brilliant of the Basics series. Our goal is to teach the fundamentals of long-range rifle shooting so you can become better with your tools. We'll cover everything from setting up your precision rifle to what you need to do at the range to hit those 1000 yard shots.
Some of the topics covered in this video include:
How to level your precision rifle
Where to place your scope rings
Where to mount your bubble level
How to plumb your reticle
Torquing down your scope rings.
Stay tuned for our other upcoming videos. We cover a variety of topics including precision rifle setup, long-range shooting fundamentals, ballistic calculations for long-range shooting, and shot delivery.
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[@richardevans413]

First class video from ORYX / MDT

[@OryxChassis]

We appreciate the comment! We'll be releasing more videos every week.

[@CrippledEagle]

Thank You for the concise explanation. Looking forward to seeing and learning more.

[@OryxChassis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidabby34]

Truly appreciate the info being dribbled out of this guy's mind. I know you have more and I'll be waiting

[@OryxChassis]

More coming every week! If you have any questions let me know.

[@toddb930]

Thank you for the excellent instruction!

[@cda4662]

Thank you

[@K-----]

It would be nice to also see leveling with a leveling wedge as sometimes they can be easier to use. Not sure if there are any pros or cons between the two methods.

[@OryxChassis]

That's definitely something we can look at for following up in the future!

[@OryxChassis]

There are a lot of ways to do it, that is for sure!

[@marinevet7273]

I notice rings that are low,medium high or some other variation. How do I choose the correct one for ordering. Intend on shooting long range. Semper Fi

[@eggspr]

Does height matter if your hands rub against the scope each time you pull back the bolt action lever? Would that be cause to have higher height rings, or just deal with it because you’re sacrificing accuracy by raising the scope?

[@weekendwarrior8334]

What height rings are used in this video? Thanks

[@MDTTAC]

1.25" high rings.

[@gerard0l6569]

What you didnt show (correct me if Im wrong) is getting the level on the scope actually level. I know they are a pain in the A$$ sometimes to get level. I'm assuming that once you make sure the scope is level with the plum line, then you can adjust the level to actually be level with scope? Can you clarify?- thanks brother.

[@eggbert191]

In my case I put a level on my scope rail and one on my muzzle brake. Then I'm mount my scope and use the level on the brake as my reference. Once the reticle is level to a plumb line I tighten my rings. Then add the scope level still using the level on the brake as reference. He has the level on his tripod to reference the whole time. You can also place a level on your scope turret but remove the cap and level off the internal turret for proper reading

[@OryxChassis]

You're correct. Once the reticle is plumb then you finish tightening the level on the scope tube. That way you can tell if the reticle is level with the world by looking at the bubble level.

[@longshooter457]

How tall of rings should be used? Any input on that?

[@qntmxiii]

I would imagine high enough to comfortably rest your cheek, high enough to use your iron sights should you want or need to? The closer the scope sets to the barrel, the more accurate it ought to be. Just my 2 cents.