>I completely understand the mechanics and
>reason for it, and importance
>of setup, the reason I
>asked the question is a
>guy who I respect a
>lot, and who is probably
>100 times better shooter than
>I am, told me guys
>like me who grew up
>shooting really don't need a
>scope level. But all the
>research I did, and my
>own intuition told me otherwise.
>
>
>I just didn't want to look
>like a chump with a
>scope level on my setup!
>
>
>But I do believe it is
>a useful, helpful, worthwhile device
>for shooting a longer ranges.
>And I put it on
>my new build I picked
>up from the gunsmith last
>week!
>
>I'm doing barrel break-in and scope
>zeroing today
I've done my own "testing" where j attempt to "self level" the reticle, using my own gut feel, and topography. Let's just say, even tho I'm a carpenter and can pick out an unlevel hung picture at 100 yards, I can level a reticle worth a damn!