So i joined a few other threads but decided to start my own to hear what scope levels us "lefty's" use, so I can do a comparison and get what's right for me. Not too concerned with price as it's "buy once cry once" LOL Thanks troops.
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Lefty Friendly Scope Levels 34mm
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Using one from Flatline Ops , don't like rail mounted levels because they don't always jive with the reticule which is what matters .
I'm new here and have seen what happens to the newbies when they question the advice given by long time members....
But if I set my scope so that it's parallel to the rail.. (reticule being square and parallel to the rail)
That would mean there is a problem with rail mounted levels in general? Since they index to the flat part of the rail, they should "jive" with the reticule, yes?
I use the feeler gauge method of mounting scopes to the rail. Is this incorrect?
All of the adds showing the SPUHR Scope mounting systems shown on this website, tells me you want the leveling system mounted on the rail.
But if I set my scope so that it's parallel to the rail.. (reticule being square and parallel to the rail)
That would mean there is a problem with rail mounted levels in general? Since they index to the flat part of the rail, they should "jive" with the reticule, yes?
I use the feeler gauge method of mounting scopes to the rail. Is this incorrect?
All of the adds showing the SPUHR Scope mounting systems shown on this website, tells me you want the leveling system mounted on the rail.
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Don't set the scope to the gun , set the gun up to you and your position .
A proper position does not always mean the top to bottom centerline of the rifle is square to the ground . Look at all the rifles in hi power for a bunch of examples with the adjustable space man stocks , ie Tubb rifles .
The important thing is that the reticule and tracking are square though .
The idea is to make it easier for you to shoot the rifle well not mount the accessories, if you are comfortable in your position you will shoot better because you won't be inducing stress by making your position fit the gun instead of the gun fit you . There is always more than 1 single way of getting something done , use the methods that work for you .
A proper position does not always mean the top to bottom centerline of the rifle is square to the ground . Look at all the rifles in hi power for a bunch of examples with the adjustable space man stocks , ie Tubb rifles .
The important thing is that the reticule and tracking are square though .
The idea is to make it easier for you to shoot the rifle well not mount the accessories, if you are comfortable in your position you will shoot better because you won't be inducing stress by making your position fit the gun instead of the gun fit you . There is always more than 1 single way of getting something done , use the methods that work for you .
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Lefty here. I run a RH AIAW with a USO rail mount level on the RH side. That way one eye is in the scope the other checks the level.
Another option is a set of Spuhr rings with the level or a Spuhr mount but I think a lot of lefties had issues seeing the level.
Nutt
Another option is a set of Spuhr rings with the level or a Spuhr mount but I think a lot of lefties had issues seeing the level.
Nutt
Thank you for the response. I think I understand the concept the way it was explained.
If one was to shoot from a benchrest, everytime, I think this would be a perfect set-up.
If shooting off-handed, or someone else shooting a gun that I set up for myself being left handed, I could see it presenting problems if it wasn't set up on the centerlines.
Vortex, holland, flatline all make levels that are right and left user friendly. The SPUHR mount with bubble level is unusable by a lefty because the level is placed on the left side of the mount. It sucks because I really like it but I can't use the bubble. Honestly, pick one that you like the looks of. It's a bubble held in a piece of metal that attaches to your scope. There's nothing revolutionary about them.
I just replaced a Accuracy1st with a Holland due to the performance I had on a 30mm unit. Set in front of the front mount on the right side of the scope is about the proper focal length for my tired eyes, and allows me to stay in the gun and open right eye to observe the level. In response to Fastrider777, rails do not always match action perfectly. I only set my level to the scope itself. OBTW center bubble is subjective, my perfect level is when the bubble touches the left hash mark using a plumbob to establish vertical.
