The 8 simple tools you need to start gunsmithing at home

#7  TORQUE WRENCH

Over-tightening a scope-ring screw can damage both the fastener and the mount. But if screws aren’t tight enough, the scope can become loose in the field. To avoid either scenario, use a torque wrench to tighten the screws to the manufacturer’s specifications. And to maintain a rifle’s accuracy, use a torque wrench to ensure the proper amount of torque is applied to the action screws.

#8  SCOPE LEVELLING KIT & BORESIGHTER

Installing a new riflescope is a task anyone can do at home. Start by levelling the riflescope reticle, a step made easy with an inexpensive scope-levelling kit. Level the rifle using a bubble level resting flat on the action, with a second bubble level resting on the scope turret. This way, you can perfectly align the reticle with the bore. Once you’ve tightened the scope rings, you’re ready for the next step: boresighting. Getting “on paper” with a boresighter before heading to the range saves time and ammunition—you just need to adjust the reticle to align with the centre of the etched grid in the boresighter.