This little leveling device is very handy as it is attached to a thin flat bar allowing you to attach it with a thick rubber band directly to the scope base itself.
I was easily able to sneak the level under my low mounted scope and catch just enough of the front base to get a firm and consistent grip; this made it extremely easy to rotate my 112BVSS into a level position. The device also was a snap to mount across the mounting rail on my AR15 Varminter. Both of these attachments were made in a matter of seconds.
In place of my old-fashioned plumb line, the Deadeye system includes an easy to adjust vertical bar with a small level permanently attached to the top. It is approximately 14” tall and comes with a sturdy plastic base. There are two adjustment screws in the rear and a fixed point attached to the front base for a quick triangulation adjustment to bring the post into plumb. It is not necessary to adjust carefully for plumb fore and aft, as the side-to-side setting is all you will need. I crosschecked both the vertical post and the base level with levels and a protractor that I have and know to be good. Both components proved equal to my levels and were within ½ to 1 deg. of the protractor. I am quite sure that I will be as close to square as I have ever been in mounting of a scope using this system.
Actual Setup and use:
As previously mentioned the setup of the level on the rifle is a breeze. The vertical post also proved to be quite easy to level out, taking less than 30 seconds. The post will require a bucket or additional table so you have something to rest it on. I used my wives sewing table as it was handy and I was indoors. She never knew it so please keep it under your hats. Sighting in on the right side of the post at low magnification took only a few seconds. Rotating the crosshair for vertical alignment took only a few seconds more. Then out came the torx wrench and the snugging up of the screws. After a final check with the post and verifying all was well a final tightening of the screws was done.
And there you have it; simple and quick.
My way versus the Deadeye way:
As both my way and the Deadeye way of aligning a scope are virtually the same, I will compare my way to their way just to show the similarity and the problems of each way.
As for the vertical post versus my humble whiteboard, there is no discernible difference. I placed this whiteboard on my wall across the hall from my gun room AKA laboratory at about 20 feet from my bench. I took a good four-foot level and struck a plumb line through the center with a black marker. Done, took all of five minutes and has served me well for a number of years. Downside is you need a wall. This will not work very well out in the yard or at the range. Now you could always take a level or plumb bob with you to the range and fiddle with all of that while other people want to shoot. Therefore, I think the Deadeye system would have the edge if you do not have the room or the place to use the whiteboard technique.
The Deadeye system is a handy and well thought out setup. It is quick and easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone who handles a large number of rifle scopes on a regular basis. That would apply to many of our fellow site members here at Savage Shooters.
Contact Information
http://www.deadeye2.com
PrecisionProducts@deadeye2.com
501-505-8260
Order Dept. phone number is: 501-505-8910
Call this number anytime, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
http://www.deadeye2.com
PrecisionProducts@deadeye2.com
501-505-8260
Order Dept. phone number is: 501-505-8910
Call this number anytime, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
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