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How to Mount a Weaver Scope

Weaver scope-rings are designed to attach to a Weaver rail-mount; these mounts are commonplace among military-type weapons and a large number of sporting guns. The only tool required is a 7/16-inch Allen wrench, which is usually supplied with your scope rings. Check to make sure that your weapon is unloaded before mounting your Weaver scope.

Things You'll Need

Weaver scope
Weapon mount equipped with a Weaver base
Weaver scope-rings
7/16-inch Allen wrench

Instructions

- 1
  Attach the scope rings to your Weaver mount by loosening the retention screws at the base of the rings. Widen the scope-ring brackets, place the brackets over the sides of the rail-mount and tighten the retention screws.
- 2
  Remove the tops of the scope-rings by rotating the screws on both sides of the ring; use the supplied Allen wrench. Place your Weaver scope on the rings. Replace the tops, but do not completely tighten the screws.
- 3
  Position your scope so you have sufficient eye relief and a clear sight picture. Your cross hairs must appear directly straight both vertically and horizontally. Finish tightening your screws when the crosshairs are positioned.

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