Mounting a Rifle Scope with the Wheeler Reti-Level

Published on November 18, 2025
Duration: 4:21

This guide details how to mount and bore sight a rifle scope using the Wheeler Reti-Level kit. It emphasizes the critical importance of leveling the scope for long-range accuracy and outlines a process for initial indoor bore sighting and calculation of height-over-bore adjustments. The video, presented by experts from Gun Talk Media, concludes with range verification, confirming the tool's effectiveness in saving time and ammunition during the zeroing process.

Quick Summary

The Wheeler Reti-Level kit aids in precise rifle scope mounting and bore sighting. It uses a digital level for accurate reticle alignment with the rifle and a magnetized bore sighter with a green laser. An indoor 20-foot target allows for calculating a 100-yard zero, saving time and ammo.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Wheeler Reti-Level
  2. 00:28Ensuring Scope Leveling
  3. 01:02Using the Bore Sighter
  4. 01:35Indoor Sighting & Calculation
  5. 02:35Range Verification and Zeroing
  6. 03:36Target Audience & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wheeler Reti-Level kit used for?

The Wheeler Reti-Level kit is designed for accurately mounting and bore sighting rifle scopes. It includes a digital level to ensure the scope is perfectly aligned with the rifle and a magnetized bore sighter that projects a laser for initial alignment.

How do you level a rifle scope using the Wheeler Reti-Level?

First, establish a level baseline on the rifle. Then, use the digital level component of the Reti-Level kit on the scope's turret or body to ensure the reticle is perfectly parallel to the rifle's baseline, which is crucial for accuracy.

Can I bore sight a rifle indoors using the Wheeler Reti-Level?

Yes, the Wheeler Reti-Level kit comes with a specialized 20-foot target. By using the bore sighter's laser and calculating height-over-bore adjustments, you can achieve an approximate 100-yard zero indoors before final range verification.

Who benefits from using the Wheeler Reti-Level?

Firearms enthusiasts who frequently change optics, gunsmiths, and firearms trainers can benefit from the Wheeler Reti-Level. It helps save time and ammunition by providing a precise initial setup for scope mounting and bore sighting.

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