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Clear-as-glass advice on how to mount a scope on a rifle, plus the tools you'll need in the process.
Few errant shots are the fault of improper scope mounting. But doubts about the security of a scope can shake your confidence, and that leads to poor shooting. Too, a scope badly positioned can slow your aim. And a bungled mounting job can damage both tube and optics. Here's how to simplify scope mounting: Secure the rifle in a rifle vise or cradle. Rifle rests can double as workbench cradles, but vises and cradles for the workbench should not be used as rests for live fire on shooting ...
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