leupold magnetic bore-sighter
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Stephen Ewing
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We've got one at work, and have used it to check several conventional boresights, and vice-versa, and it looks to work okay. The darn thing is pretty freaky, and I don't trust it yet, but the initial reaction is very positive.
Steve
Steve
I thought about getting a bore sighter, but found that the following method works just as well for bolt guns:
*Remove bolt, sight at a distant object through barrel.
*Without moving rifle (helps to have the rifle on a rest), look through the scope.
*Adjust reticle until crosshairs are on the distant object.
This method got me on paper (which I believe all a bore sighter is supposed to do), at which point I proceeded to fine tune my zero.
*Remove bolt, sight at a distant object through barrel.
*Without moving rifle (helps to have the rifle on a rest), look through the scope.
*Adjust reticle until crosshairs are on the distant object.
This method got me on paper (which I believe all a bore sighter is supposed to do), at which point I proceeded to fine tune my zero.
GGGlock,
Good idea, I like inexpensive alternatives, saves
money for ammo. Two others I've wondered about:
shining a flashlight through the barrel from the
rear (w/o bolt of course)...and if that doesn't work,
trying one of those little lasers through it (I
have one that I use as entertainment for the cat).
I don't know if either will work, but thought I might
try them. Thanks again.
Howard
Good idea, I like inexpensive alternatives, saves
money for ammo. Two others I've wondered about:
shining a flashlight through the barrel from the
rear (w/o bolt of course)...and if that doesn't work,
trying one of those little lasers through it (I
have one that I use as entertainment for the cat).
I don't know if either will work, but thought I might
try them. Thanks again.
Howard
Glock_Racer
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I bought one and I believe it is by far the best breakthrough optics product in the market today.
Reasons:
1. No more messing with arbors that can damage your bore
2. Very compact
3. Ease of use
4. It does the job, not as pinpoint as a laser boresighter but it will get you on the target
5. The price is right
Thanks Leupold!
Reasons:
1. No more messing with arbors that can damage your bore
2. Very compact
3. Ease of use
4. It does the job, not as pinpoint as a laser boresighter but it will get you on the target
5. The price is right
Thanks Leupold!
take your .22 out and get good at point shooting. Go home and point your rifle at the door knob with it on a rest. Look through your scope and make adjustments. 
Whatever blows your hairback. You could also have someone stand at the other end of the room and tell you when they think it is aimed between their eyes, then make adjustments.. just a thought, be sure its unloaded! hehe...
start at 25yds and waste a couple rounds..
Whatever blows your hairback. You could also have someone stand at the other end of the room and tell you when they think it is aimed between their eyes, then make adjustments.. just a thought, be sure its unloaded! hehe...start at 25yds and waste a couple rounds..
I recently sighted in two rifles off my dining room table using a neighbor's mailbox about 150 yards away (nice and white--stands out). Using a rifle cleaning rest made it easy since the rifle can't move while you're making adjustments. With the bolt out, I just maneuvered the rifle rest until the mailbox was dead center in the bore, and then I adjusted the crosshairs to center of the mailbox. I was on paper at 100 yards in both instances.
Someone here mentioned that nighttime streetlights at a distance make good points of aim. Sounds good to me as long as you can keep the rifle fairly level while pointing at one. Just keep the inside light off so you won't scare the heck out of your neighbors.
Someone here mentioned that nighttime streetlights at a distance make good points of aim. Sounds good to me as long as you can keep the rifle fairly level while pointing at one. Just keep the inside light off so you won't scare the heck out of your neighbors.
Bore Sighting in , and Zeroing, are
Two different animals.............as I'm sure you are well aware.
Being on paper, or doorknobs, between the eyes ( Lord Help Us).
Still leaves you with the possibility of being 5-10 shots away from ZERO @ 100 yards........
IF, you don't use the first shot on paper as your Zero point.
Two different animals.............as I'm sure you are well aware.
Being on paper, or doorknobs, between the eyes ( Lord Help Us).
Still leaves you with the possibility of being 5-10 shots away from ZERO @ 100 yards........
IF, you don't use the first shot on paper as your Zero point.
after i read my post i realized it didnt sound as sarcastic as it was supposed too.. although i assume anyone reading on the board has common sense, i just thought i would say that there are many safer ways to bore sight than aiming a gun between someones eyes.. i got a kick out of it when i thought of it, so i figured someone else might also.. please be safe.
First shot ZERO
Hou Tex, welcome fellow Texican I presume from yore' handle!!
On the one shot Zero.
Bag your rifle in, GOOD........
Fire one shot, then without MOVING the rifle, look through the scope, and see where you hit.
Next, again, WITHOUT moving your rifle........
Turn the elevation, and windage knobs, screws,and set them on the BULLET hole.( crosshairs).
Remember, your rifle is still centered on the bullseye, or center of target.......a 1" stick on works very well.
Now, IF you have NOT moved the rifle the next shot will be on the aiming point,(i.e.) the dot, aiming point.
IF you move the rifle.......STOP, and start all over again....
You need to bag it, were it will NOT move.
This simple step, will save you at least 5-20 rounds.......
How many times have you seen ( OR done it), someone come to Zero, and shoot a whole box, and maybe still NOT be on???
This will save you time, and $$$.
Hope this helps............(
Hou Tex, welcome fellow Texican I presume from yore' handle!!
On the one shot Zero.
Bag your rifle in, GOOD........
Fire one shot, then without MOVING the rifle, look through the scope, and see where you hit.
Next, again, WITHOUT moving your rifle........
Turn the elevation, and windage knobs, screws,and set them on the BULLET hole.( crosshairs).
Remember, your rifle is still centered on the bullseye, or center of target.......a 1" stick on works very well.
Now, IF you have NOT moved the rifle the next shot will be on the aiming point,(i.e.) the dot, aiming point.
IF you move the rifle.......STOP, and start all over again....
You need to bag it, were it will NOT move.
This simple step, will save you at least 5-20 rounds.......
How many times have you seen ( OR done it), someone come to Zero, and shoot a whole box, and maybe still NOT be on???
This will save you time, and $$$.
Hope this helps............(
Tshoes method does work and very well. One tip I would add is that if you are shooting anything stronger than a .22 it is going to move a little (or a lot if you're shooting a boomer), enough to move it off target. So make that first shot one of the best you can, slow steady trigger pull, aim at as small a bullseye as you can see. After taking the shot and seeing that the rifle did move, re-aim at the bull and then, without moving the rifle at all, perform the scope adjustment as Tshoes described. Also, using one of those targets that will indicate very clearly where the shot hit will simplify this process.