The Right Tools

Following up yesterday’s range trip, I needed to reset the scope. The AR 10 works pretty hard, and has loosened up other things, and scope mounts are no exception.
I got the rifle out on the work bench and only 2 of the 8 machine screws were tight. When I loosened them up a turn, the scope moved freely back and forth. Of course, it rotated freely, too.

This is where the right tools make a critical job much easier. First, you need to make sure the entire rifle is level.

once the body of the rifle is level, you use the clamp on-level on the barrel as the reference point. The movable level then goes up to the flat turret top. As you then tighten the machine screws (alternating sides is best), you can see the effect on the level of the scope. The goal is to tighten up the screws to the proper torque, all while maintaining a level condition. The Wheeler leveling tool really simplifies the process.

Another way is to use angled leveling shims between the rail and a flat bottom surface of the scope. That works well IF you can find clearance and a flat spot.

The next great tool is a torque screwdriver. Most all scope manufacturers tell you the specific torque to use – it usually runs between 18 and 24 inch-pounds. NOT foot-pounds! Fat Wrench makes a great one with an easy-to-see and use torque gauge, and lots of bits for various screw heads and sizes.

Both tools come in compact and sturdy containers that fit easily into a range bag.

I’ve had many a time on the range when someone needs those tools; otherwise, their range time just came to an end.
It’s nice to be able to help out. And it also impresses the Range Babes.

Cousins

To: Amelia amelia.banks@outlook.co.uk

Subject: Re: Re: Cousin, the invasion is accelerating on both sides of the pond – the evil forces aren’t even hiding it anymore

Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:03:11 -0400

Amelia,

I knew you’d get it. That Rotherham video is everywhere over here too. The same script: deny it, smear the victims, import more of the problem.

Here the NGOs are literally running ads in Venezuela and Haiti telling them “come now, the border is wide open and the free money is waiting.” Then they sue Texas when we try to stop the buses. It’s coordinated. Same foundations, same talking points, same endgame: break the West, demoralise the natives, install a compliant replacement population that doesn’t remember 1776 or 1066 or Magna Carta or any of the things that made us dangerous to tyrants.

They want us atomised, resentful, and too busy fighting each other to notice the real architects at the top. I’m putting together a big piece next week naming the foundations and the politicians who’ve taken their money. Might get the blog deplatformed again but fuck it – someone has to say it.

Miss you more. When this all goes tits up, you’re welcome on the farm. Bring whatever cats survive.

Stay safe, stay savage,

Emily

From: Amelia amelia.banks@outlook.co.uk

To: Emily emily@katnapfever.blog

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Cousin, the invasion is accelerating on both sides of the pond – the evil forces aren’t even hiding it anymore

Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:22:09 +0000

Deal. I’ll pack the surviving cats and the family shotgun.

You’re right – it’s not about compassion. It never was. It’s demographic warfare dressed up as charity. The end of the West as we knew it, delivered by people who hate what we built and can’t wait to watch it burn.

Keep writing, cousin. The normies are waking up faster than the censors can keep up. One day the bill will come due.

Love you to bits,

Amelia

P.S. If the blog gets nuked again, I’ve got a mate who runs a dark-web mirror. Just say the word.