Alignment and Lapping of rings ensure maximum surface area contact between scope tube and rings. This not only helps the rings hold the scope more securely but also protects your scope from damage misalignment can cause. The Wheeler Alignment Bars, Lapping Bars and Lapping Compound allow you to achieve the perfect fit between scope and rings.
Reticle Leveling is also a key component to the accuracy of your set up. Crosshairs that are not properly leveled will result in errors in left/right windage especially at longer distances. Misalignment can also compromise true linear movement from turret adjustments. The Wheeler Level-Level-Level makes it quick and easy to get the reticle perfectly aligned with your gun.
Securing Fasteners properly is critical to accuracy as well. Precisely controlled torque along with thread locking compound will keep your scope held securely in place. Professional grade bits and the F.A.T. Wrench are the perfect combination to properly secure fasteners without deformation.
Complete list of components:
– Scope Ring Alignment Bars
– Scope Ring Lapping Rod and Handle
– Lapping Compound
– Level-Level-Level
– F.A.T. Wrench with 10 bits
– Thread Locking Compound
– Scope Mounting DVD
Get the most accuracy possible out of your gun by ensuring proper scope installation. Engineered by Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
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Seems to me that using a level is fine to get it close, but marking a plumb line on a target with a level and a Sharpie ought to be WAY more precise. You still have to level the rifle side-to-side in the rest, but your eye ought to be able to pick up a much smaller error if the plumb line is 100yds downrange.
I like the music.
Having background music is unnecessary and intrusive.
I don’t think anyone is suggesting that you need this fancy equipment and precision just to hunt. You can hunt with a spear. The idea here is more about long-range precision and just seeing how accurate you can be just for the sport and fun of it. It’s not about necessity (aside from military applications), but more about a challenge.
Do not apply thread locker as it creates a wet torque value.
Better to put the lapping bar in bottom rings without the top ring first, not sliding the bar in with the top rings on. Sometimes the capon the scope  isn't level , the cap sometimes has a convex to it making the level hard to be accurate. Just went through this so I thought I'd lend a hand.
Why is there distracting music in the background?
Looked like he only had 1/8" to adjust for eye relief, anyways.
My company!!
Great tutorial! It explains everything it needs to be explained. But one important question… What's the name of the backing track?I love this music (even if it is not a backing track)
The Wheeler FAT wrench has instuctions that specify 28-30 in-lb on scope rings, which was enough to dent my scope. After realizing what had happened, I checked with the manufacterer of my rings (Talley), and they specify 15-20 in-lb for the scope rings. Gee thanks Wheeler for denting my brand new scope.
fantastic
It works well and makes perfect sense when you're running $1000 optic on a $3000 rifle. I have been a gunsmith for 10 years and for long range high accuracy platforms this thing is a dream. If you're shooting a Walmart rifle with a crap scope what's the point of even bothering you're only shooting a hundred to two hundred yards I personally prefer to shoot 800 yards to a click 🙂
Screw it – I bought a marlin 45-70 with peep sights. I'll stop anything as long as its 100 ft away !
Wow how did ANYONE kill an animal back "in the day" without these techniques. It's all about marketing.
They aren't talking about Acogs.
Young eyes. Nice to have…. till ya turn 50 and need a scope just to see the TV 🙂
Level your action to the earth, not the turret or ring bottoms [unless you have a round receiver, slightly different method, or use mfg recommended rings like the Weatherby VS2 for example]. While action is level, scope set on bottom rings, parallel the vertical line of the reticle to a plum-bob line about 30 feet away. This will give you a perfectly parallel, horizontal reticle line, with the rifle's action without having to buy 'leveling tools'.
Buy the alignment & lapping rods too.
Why use two pointed bars and try to make them aligned? Why not just use the long lapping bar as the alignment bar?
If you don't want to use Wheeler lapping compound, valve grinding compound (available at any hardware store) works just as well.
What? No Tipton screwdrivers?! Heresy!
I've mounted many scopes and this instructional video is way way more complex then necessary. Maybe if was a professional gun smith and set up rifles for match shooters would all these steps be beneficial.
@WELLGURU
lol when me and my cousin mount a scope its more like looks good to you? ya dose it look good to you ya. let's set it then if you miss its always the wind always.
its so shady compared to this video.
yes…..yes I did. lol
And what do you do when:
1) Your scope's turrets aren't level
2) The chamber level doesn't fit correctly
3) There are no 'flat' spots on the rifle
Are the turret tops always exactly level with the reticle?
It seemed like a big commercial, it was cool though.
this is alot more than what i usually do
Good video and informative, thanks!
@cobrachoppergirl take it to a gun smith and have them drill and tap it so you can put on a scope
@cobrachoppergirl just shoot it with irons if you cant hit anything it because you cant shoot
@cobrachoppergirl It's not BS, you're rifle is BS because it does not have scope mounts.
@marijunamissle I lol'ed!
This is a BS video because my 22 rifle is so old with iron sights, it doesn't have any screws to mount a scope, and there sure as heck ain't going to be some rifle specific little tabby mounts for it. So I need instructions for a more universal kit that will fit anything even if it doesn't have screw holes.
@yakuza941 Excuse me, they are both owned by the same company. I hadn't paid much attention at the beginning of this video.
@DannyDude80 then you realized, this is an instructional video from Tipton.
@Davmm96 I would pay you money to see a level bb gun shoot near 100yards.
Larry Potterfield explains it quicker and better
wow. I've been doing it wrong I guess 🙂
They spent more on the Tipton products to mount the scope than the scope and mounts…
"Providing a stress free mounting platform for your expensive scope!"
My scope was $50 plus $10 shipping
@4KawasakiRider4 – Do you perhaps cant the rifle when you hold it without realizing it?
very nice video, we could do better. But for airsoft, ill stay with a simple scope mouting. Because those little plastic bbs dont go over 400m.