Cam Degree help

there are two main ways to degree a camshaft
1) valve lift at .050
2) Intake Centerline method
they are two separate and unique ways to get to the same setting.
I typically use the Intake Centerline method as I am after a specific ICL.
I will then go back and use the valve lift at .050 method to see how that compares to the valve lift at .050 that is on the cam card.
Main thing is do not confuse or mix the two, also what folks said about getting the dial indicator and the wheel on the crank stable is very important.

this link walks one through using the valve lift at .050
Quick Tech: Degreeing A Comp Cams Camshaft In A Mopar 440

this link walks on through the Intake Centerline method
the cam degree info starts about page 9
http://www.compcams.com/pub/media/productattach/1/4/145.pdf

there are also video links on youtube

take the time to review and get familiar with the processes, seems complicated till you get the feel for it, then everything will fall in to place.