How to Mount a Scope on a Older Sheridan Air Rifle
Adding a scope to your Sheridan air rifle will help improve the accuracy of your shot. Whether you are using the air rifle outdoors or for target shooting, a scope will allow you to improve your marksmanship. Installing a scope on an older, Sheridan air rifle can be accomplished at home with a few basic tools.
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Instructions
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Cradle the Sheridan air rifle in a towel, and place the gun in a vice. Tighten the vice until the gun is firmly in place. Do not completely wrap the gun in the towel; this would prevent access to the top of the barrel.
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Clean out the pre-drilled holes on the top of the rifle barrel; use a can of compressed air. You may need to re-drill these holes to make them usable.
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Attaching the scope's base to the rifle barrel. Use the screws included with the scope.
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Attach the bottom scope-rings to the base; use the enclosed alignment tool to ensure the rings are in the proper position. Tighten the screws to secure them in position.
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Place the scope in the rings. Secure the scope in place by positioning the top portion of the rings and tightening them in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Make certain the air rifle in unloaded before mounting the scope.
