[MtnMan101]

Yes, that’s the way it’s done.

[Blood of Tyrants]

First, find some scope mounts for your model rifle that will fit the scope you want. Some rifles are predrilled for the screws for the mount or the receiver is milled for a particular scope.

Look online at Brownells.com or at Midwayusa.com

[tickedoffnow]

Generally, height adjustment resides on the top, and windage (left, right) reside on the side.

How are you planning to zero it? You could get a head start by utilizing a process called bore sighting. You can purchase a relatively in-expensive little device that helps you with this. Google the above description.

[DBrow]

Elevation on top, azimuth on the side, normally. But if you like the other way it’s up to you. Might surprise someone who borrows the rifle.

I knew a guy who did it at 45 deg, so the crosshair looked like an X. Don’t know why, but he said it worked for him, though to move the impact point one inch up took a couple clicks on EACH axis.

[smokingfrog]

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=10988/GunTechdetail/Mounting_a_Scope_on_a_Rifle

[San Jacinto]

All I know is that if you mount it backwards, the deer will look reeeaaaalllly far, far away.

[Navy Patriot]

Do your research first at gunsmithing websites.

There are several varieties of scope mount bases and rings including scope tube diameters and ring heights.

If you have a bolt action rifle consider bolt handle swing.

Your rifle manufacturer may have some information at their website.

[calex59]

Nope, up, down adjusments on top of rifle, left/right on the side. If you have any doubt about your ability to mount a scope take it to a gunsmith(you should be able to find one in your area by using google or some other search engine). They don’t charge much for this service and you will be assured it is done correctly.

[Born to Conserve]

Typically, the adjusting is done by screws that move the reticule. The screw on the top lifts and lowers it, and the screw on the side shifts it left and right. Do you need to take a gun safety course?

Remember to really tighten those mounting screws.

[!1776!]

Go to a local gunsmith shop, introduce yourself, and ask. If you don't have the expertise they will help you out. Could range from pointing you in the right direction for scope mounts for your rifle to giving you pointers to do it yourself, to giving you a price to do it for you.

Never be afraid to ask the experts. They are business people and will let you know when advice is free and when they will start charging, as they should.

[Roccus]

Along with what NP said, if you have a Mauser type flag safety, make sure it clears the tube also. (I already made that mistake on my Winchester 54)

[gilor]

Please don't take this the wrong way....but, if you have to ask this question on the retardweb (and of all places on FR)...please stay away from firearms until you read up a bit.

Not trying to be a d!ck but this question as asked is just silly.

[Navy Patriot]

By the way, it is never stupid to ask BEFORE you do something, so ya passed the first test.

[clamper1797]

Point the big end towards the front

[poindexter]

[Flag_This]

"How do you mount a scope on a rifle?"

[Revolting cat!]

Or:

[bunkerhill7]

a. Ducttape your 100x zoom digital camera on the barrel
b. Line up a target at 1000 yards
c. Adjust camera until bullet holes are in center of camera screen

[Big_Harry]

Take it to a competent gunsmith in your area.

[Ready4Freddy]

A meaningful consensus exists that mounting the scope parallel to the barrel is best.