Patent ID: 9289867
Filing Date: 2016-03-22
CPC Classification: B23P,F41G,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of leveling a scope, the method comprising: providing a leveling shim on a base of a scope mount; placing a scope in the scope mount such that an underside of the scope rests on the leveling shim and portions of the scope rest on a first set of ring components; providing a second set of ring components for placement on top of the scope; securing the first set of ring components to the second set of ring components; removing the leveling shim from the leveling surface; inserting the leveling shim into a space between the first set of ring components and the second set of ring components; and tightening screws until the first set of ring components and the second set of ring components surround the scope with a uniformly tight fit.