Complete Guide To Precision Scope Mounting - Part 1 of 2
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Published 2023-10-16
I cover everything you need to know from principles, methods, equipment, tips, to how to verify and confirm your optic is mounted correctly.
Be sure to watch Part II for using a tall target test for confirmation.
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Gary Melton is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, Weapons Sergeant, and Sniper Team Leader with 4 combat tours. He has worked full time as a Unit Chief and Special Tactics Instructor at a federal agency, and is the owner and Lead Instructor for Paramount Tactical Solutions.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
02:13 - The 3 Principles of Scope Mounting
03:59 - Importance of Removing Variables
04:40 - Understanding Limits of Scope Mounting Methods
06:23 - Why You Shouldn't Level Off Reticle
09:10 - How To Verify Your Level Is Accurate
10:31 - How to Verify Top of Turret Is Parallel With Turret Housing Bottom
12:51 - How To Adjust Top of Turret So It Is Parallel With Bottom
15:30 - Prep Your Mounts/Rings
17:14 - How To Establish Proper Eye Relief
21:25 - Recommended Equipment
22:47 - How to Level The Rifle
27:12 - Vibr-Tite On Fasteners
31:08 - Understanding Torque Values
37:18 - Intro To Tall Target
All Comments (21)
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"Want something done right, do it yourself." Wise words. One exception to that- looks like you are competent, trustworthy.
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Awesome job Gary. And I'll say this about Paramount...I recently purchased an MPA rifle from him. EVERY TIME I called and had a question, HE answered the phone and spent whatever time I needed to answer my question. He's the real deal folk's.
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Just now getting started with long range shooting and I have no relatives/friends with experience, it's a blessing to have your extremely in-depth videos to rely on. Also, neat to see you're here in WV! I may have to consider getting involved in some classes!
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I’m going to be mounting a scope soon on my long range AR 15 build and I found this video very informative!You do a great job of explaining things. Thank you.
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Gary you’re the s*** man, you’ve helped so much with high end gear and long range familiarization. Appreciate all the good content, im proud you are growing the community and spreading awesome knowledge
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This is a great resource for scope mounting! Thanks for putting so much time into breaking it all down.
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Love all this info. I just mounted a scope using a wedge. I watched your wedge don’t work video and it makes sense. Once I verify and if I feel off I will keep using everything you teach until it’s perfect.
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Gary, the amount of best-in-class content you share is amazing. I re-watched this pair of videos again. Heading to the Paramount Tactical shop for a couple of those MDT mounts right now! Very much looking forward to seeing you and the team + Ray at your Long Range course next week.
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Great job. All the best information I needed. Watching all the videos right now. As well as mounting my own scope. As you said step by step. Had to watch the video a few times😂.
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Thanks Gary, very comprehensive. Now to go get some gear and mount my new scope. Time to watch Tall Target Test.😄
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Great info man. Thanks for sharing. I utilize your videos on all aspects of firearms and related components on every thing I do. Appreciate what you do.
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This was an excellent presentation thanks Gary! 😊
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Thank you, Tactical Jim Gaffigan.
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Nice video! One of the best I've seen for scope mounting 👌
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DIFINITIVE. Added a comment on Rumble and said I would add one here as well. Looking forward to tall target test. Thanks
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Thanks Gary awesome footage 👍
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Awesome presentation. Thank you Gary. Where's your part 2 video. Looking forward in seeing it as well.
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Excellent tip on turning the turret to match the bottom of the optic. I've mounted a lot of scopes over the years and ha e had pretty good results with vertical tracking. I've always messed around trying to check level off the bottom while it is mounted. That makes it so much easier.
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Really informative video. Thank you from UK
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This the definitive treatise on scope mounting. I really look forward to your techniques for a tall target test. Looking even more forward to taking a class when I retire next year and am liberated from my Pentagon desk!
