Bore Sighter

[TimP]

I am looking to purchase a Bore Sighter to sight in a new rifle as well as setting up my CED M2 Chronograph where it will probably get used the most.

I would prefer the In-Chamber type but they are limited to specific calibers and don't have some of the ones I will need.

I am not crazy about putting anything in my barrel from the muzzle and I am concerned about the magnetic type specifically with my 6PPC straight cut crown.

Recommendations would be appreciated, Thanks Tim

 

[RStewart]

This is what I do. I set up a target at 50 yards. I set my rifle up on the bipod and back bag. I next remove the bolt and look through the barrel from the back and align the barrel with the target. I then adjust the scope to match what I see down the barrel. When everything looks lined up, I put the bolt in, load a round and take a shot. I am usually pretty close. I then adjust the scope to get closer to the bullseye and take another shot. This should be very close. Then I move the target back to 100 yards and make final adjustments.

 

[lpreddick]

yes, the 50 yd bore sighting process is quick, inexpensive and easy. when looking thru the bore, back off about 3 feet and sight on a black 12 in diameter circle, centering it in the bore. my quickest zero was with ONE shot! went to the 100 yd taget, clicked a little and ZEROED at 100 yds in three shots. the muzzel inserts have been shot and the laser things can be hard to see.

 

[savageshooter86]

you have a God given bore sighter already. I have bore sighted numerous peoples rifles who were having trouble hitting paper at 100 yards. Took bolt out, looked through bore and aimed it at the target(whatever distance it is) and then looked in scope to see where the scope was aimed. Usually have it pretty much dead on within 3 shots.

This method you don't have to worry about putting anything in your barrel or forgetting to remove a bore sighter before you accidently shoot a round with it in the muzzle.

Try it and you will be surprised

Not sure if you have seen or use this, but it will save you ammo and time to zero in your rifle
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiOpQY2ORo4[/youtube]

 

[LCazador]

I've been using an old Bushnell bore sighter with the spring spuds for over 30 years for bore sighting scopes in the shop. I wrap the spud and spring with Teflon tape, and then insert into the muzzle. I bore scope the bore at the muzzle before and after, and I have never seen a scratch made with it. With that said, I rarely use the bore sighter at the range. I usually set up my chronograph by removing the bolt and aligning with the bore. This also provides an opportunity to verify the shop setting of the scope. I been using the 2 shot sight in method for years. Glad to see someone put this on the internet.

 

[vtmarmot]

I use the look-down-the-barrel method on all bolt rifles. I put a target with some sort of bull in the middle of a piece of poster board about 2 feet by 3 feet. I set it up at 100 yards, put the rifle in a solid rest and bore sight on it. I'm am very seldom over 8 inches off. Usually, only two more shots gets me where I want to be.

 

[Nomad47]

Before I ever go to the range, I take the yellow cap from my Rem Oil can and place it about 50 FEET in front of my rifle. (If I'm in a RV Park at the time, I get some strange looks. ) With the bolt out, I get the cap centered in the bore, then adjust the scope crosshairs to be at the top of the cap. That puts me close enough to hit a 1 foot square piece of paper at 100 yards.

 

[fdshuster]

Same method for me, has been working for over 50 years. Put up a large plain white piece of paper with a 3" day-glo orange Birchwood Casey bull, at no more than 50 yards, remove the bolt, center the bull in the bore, click over the reticle, fire 1 shot & will be very close to center. Hold on the 3" bull and click the reticle to the bullet hole. Move right out to 100 yards & it will be within a couple inches of center. 2 or 3 shots, done.

 

[gary0529]

I might be wrong but I think what TimP was really looking for is a good way NOT to shoot his chronograph!

Like everyone else I use the bolt out method for getting close on paper but the trepidation of watching your chrony go tits up because you were off a smidgen is probably causing him some worry.

Gary

 

[rayporter]

the cheap lasers that are about a half in diameter and are made to go in the muzzle will lie in the action and shine down the barrel quite well to align the chrono.

however i know of two rifles that were destroyed from not removing the laser from the muzzle before shooting, just saying.