Any advice on installing a new scope?

[Astrocreep]

Wondering if anyone has any quick/easy hints to help get my new scope installed correctly.
I'm trying to figure out how to properly center/level it so that the cross-hairs are perpendicular to the barrel (right angle).

I've heard people aiming the rifle/new scope at an object that should be a known level quantity, like a building or a garage door header, but that involves me aiming my rifle at my neighbor's house...

Thanks in advance!

 

[antsi]

Hang a string from the ceiling with a weight on it.
Level the rifle on a rest or sandbags
Make the vertical line of the reticle line up with the string.

 

[Mr. Habib]

Don't overtighten the screws for the rings. I've seen more scope problems caused by that than I can count. Get them snug and with even gaps on both sides of the rings, but not too tight.

 

[dtkw]

Or take it to INDYGUNWORK to install it for you for a small fee. You'd be a very happy camper afterward.

 

[jy951]

Don't use cheap rings. I recommend Burris Signature Zee Rings.

 

[Astrocreep]

Thanks for all the advice!
I just got a Nikon Monarch 2.5-10x for X-Mas and am going to install it on my Remington 700.
This will help a lot.

 

[N_K_1984]

make sure your eye relief is comfortable before final tightening down

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Or if you can find someone to borsite it, they will make sure the crosshairs are in line with the barrel.

 

[caguasjade19]

Pay special attention to the distance between your face (eye socked) and the rifle optics. If the scope is not set up properly you could get a facial injury. Consider having a gun smith drilling the scope mount crew holes forward to give a better clearance. There are articles on the web regarding hoe to set up your scope. Good luck and happy shooting.

 

[slow1911s]

I use a set a of feeler gauges between the bottom of turret bases and the action/base to "level" the reticle. Here's a link: Scope Leveling Made Easy | Sniper's Hide

This is how installation of rings should be done: YouTube - How to Mount a Scope