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Instructions for a Bushnell Magnetic Bore Sighter

The Bushnell magnetic boresighter is an optical device that allows you to quickly zero in your rifle scope without having to shoot your rifle; however, you'll still need to shoot your rifle to make fine adjustments to your scope. The Bushnell magnetic boresighter attaches directly to the end of your barrel and provides you an optical grid as a reference for your scope reticles. Before using your boresighter, check and make sure that your rifle is unloaded.

Instructions

- 1
  Clean the end of your rifle barrel and the magnetic surface of your boresighter. Attach the boresighter to your barrel with the lens positioned in line with your scope.
- 2
  Look through your scope; you should see the grid of the boresighter lens. Notice where your reticles are in relation to the center of the grid. The boresighter will work with any magnification setting you desire.
- 3
  Adjust your scope's reticles so that they intersect with the center of the grid. Your scope reticle adjustments are on the top and right side of your scope; the top dial controls elevation and the right side dial controls windage. After you have adjusted your reticles, remove the boresighter.
- 4
  Set up a target at approximately 100 yards away. Fire three carefully aimed shots at your target and note where the bullets are hitting the target. If necessary, make further adjustments to your scope to align your point-of-aim with the shot group.

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