{"id":3201,"date":"2020-07-02T08:26:01","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T08:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/?p=3201"},"modified":"2020-07-29T14:50:36","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T14:50:36","slug":"mounting-riflescope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/mounting-riflescope\/","title":{"rendered":"Mounting a Riflescope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-properly-assembled-rifle-makes-the-difference-between-making-the-shot-of-a-lifetime-or-missing--03d0e5b6-2323-409c-976b-e1636b14255b\"><strong>A properly assembled rifle makes the difference between making the shot of a lifetime or missing. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most riflescope models are available with or without an assembly rail. Assuming that everything was properly assembled, there is no difference regarding recoil resistance and accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rings are used on riflescopes without a rail. They are attached either on the center tube or on the center tube and the lens tube. This ring mounting is standard in the USA and many other countries, but is not without problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/i-VVsfBHF-X21-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3243\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/i-VVsfBHF-X21.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/?attachment_id=3243\" class=\"wp-image-3243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/i-VVsfBHF-X21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/i-VVsfBHF-X21-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/i-VVsfBHF-X21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/i-VVsfBHF-X21-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/i-VVsfBHF-X21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">Ring assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC03241-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3242\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC03241.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/?attachment_id=3242\" class=\"wp-image-3242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC03241-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC03241-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC03241-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC03241-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC03241.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Rail assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ring-assembly-609503db-a8b2-48c0-9bbd-939c70d215ed\">Ring Assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Before mounting, the riflescope must be aligned to the reticle very precisely. The rings must then be tightened using 8 screws. Missed shots are often the result of loosened screws. If the front ring sits around the lens tube and is tightened too much, it can damage the optics. Furthermore, the rings leave permanent indentations and grooves on the tube body when the eye relief is changed. Rings assembled incorrectly can even damage the riflescope. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/assembly.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3209\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rail-assembly-564ca6fd-b038-497a-b484-eabbf5e55011\">Rail Assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>According to experts, the best assembly system for riflescopes is the inner rail developed by ZEISS. A dovetail-shaped hollow rail runs along the lower part of the tube body made of a single piece of material. This is where mounting systems from different manufacturers are mounted with clamping elements \u2013 completely without tension, recoil-proof and invisible.  No mechanical machining is required on the riflescope itself. This is the best technical solution which also has a very elegant appearance.  Finally, the distance of the riflescope to the eye of the shooter can be quickly and easily changed without leaving a mark on the tube body \u2013 when the weapon changes hands, for example. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/inner_rail.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3228\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proper-position-of-the-riflescope--b5e5bd3e-674d-49cf-a9b2-f24ceea5bada\">Proper Position of the Riflescope  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rail provides a lot of room to position the riflescope properly so that the eye relief of e.g. 9 cm is maintained when aiming while stalking game, when taking an off-hand shot while standing or when leaning against an object. This can be a different story when lying, uphill in the mountains or even when stand hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When aiming while sitting, your head is often leaned forward and you can quickly lose 2 cm. A quick shot on a driven hunt is even worse. You move your head forward as with a shotgun and the eye relief decreases to 5 to 6 cm. With strong calibers, this is far too little to avoid a painful encounter with the eyepiece. You also lose a considerable part of the field of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eyeglass wearers must pay additional attention. Their\nglasses usually sit 1 to 1.5 cm in front of their eyes and reduce the distance from\nthe eyeglass to the eyepiece on the riflescope accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC_4837-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3241\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC_4837-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC_4837-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC_4837-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC_4837-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC_4837-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC_4837-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC_4837-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DSC_4837-1920x1281.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-eye-relief-while-assembling-the-riflescope--9501fdc1-c9d9-4fc7-b49d-554b246943a3\">Additional Eye Relief while assembling the Riflescope <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some additional eye relief can be obtained while assembling the riflescope. Speak to the gunsmith of your choice and have him move the riflescope until the field of view fills the eyepiece, appears sharply defined and the tunnel vision is gone. You have now defined the full eye relief and the right position. The riflescope is now moved 1 to 1.5 cm forward and then mounted. This extra safety comes at the expense of a slight reduction of the field of view, but is easily absorbed by modern riflescopes including large fields of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You might find this article interesting:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-hunting\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"p0aZAkiUDs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/choosing-hunting-optics\/\">Choosing the right Hunting Optics<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Choosing the right Hunting Optics&#8221; &#8212; Hunting\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/choosing-hunting-optics\/embed\/#?secret=kMUVM6FM6T#?secret=p0aZAkiUDs\" data-secret=\"p0aZAkiUDs\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A properly assembled rifle makes the difference between making the shot or missing. 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