Do you need a gunsmith to mount a scope?

Do you need a gunsmith to mount a scope?

Changing out a scope really is an easy thing to do. All too many shooters take their rifles to gunsmiths to have telescopic sights mounted on them or swapped out as they change optics and upgrade. I’m not knocking having a gunsmith do anything.

Will a gunsmith mount a scope?

Some shooters like to let a professional gunsmith mount a new scope, but you can mount it yourself without any fear of ruing the precision of your rifle. Mounting your scope yourself also means you can fit it to your exact measurements, matching it up to your shoulder for that bespoke fitment.

Will cabelas mount a scope?

Will Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s mount my scope for me? Yes, this service is available through our retail stores. Please contact the retail location near you for details regarding availability, cost and time frame.

How much does it cost to have a gunsmith mount a scope?

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Are cantilever scope mounts good?

Firstly, the fact that the cantilever mount pushes the optics a bit forward not only offers a better eye relief and field of view, but also clears a bit of space on the rail in the back of the rifle, making it possible to mount something else in that spot, for example, magnifiers or folding back-up sights, and so on.

How accurate is laser Boresighting?

There are many advantages to bore sighting- using a laser. First, they are a far more precise method than using your eye. While visually bore sighting a firearm may get you on paper at 100 yards, laser bore sighting will put you much closer to center and will require less ammo in the long run when zeroing the rifle.