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How to Bore a Sighting With a Laser Bore Sighter

Using a laser bore sighter is a quick, safe and inexpensive method of sighting in your rifle. Laser bore sighters come in two varieties: a bullet shaped laser which is placed into the rifle's chamber and sends a laser beam through the barrel; and a barrel end mounted laser which is inserted into the end of the barrel. The end mounted laser can accommodate a variety of calibers, whereas the bullet shaped laser is limited to one specific caliber. Despite the different styles, the bore sighting technique is virtually identical.

Things You'll Need

Scoped rifle
Paper target

Instructions

- 1
  Ensure that your weapon is unloaded.
- 2
  Set up a paper target at a distance of 75 feet.
- 3
  If using a bullet type laser sighter, insert the laser into the action and close the chamber (this will activate the laser). If using an end mounted laser, insert the laser into the end of the barrel and activate by using the switch on the side of the laser.
- 4
  Aim your rifle at the target and observe where the laser is hitting the paper.
- 5
  Adjust the scope's crosshairs to center on the point of the laser, by manipulating the scope's vertical (the adjustment on the top of the scope) and horizontal (the adjustment on the side of the scope) settings.
- 6
  If using the bullet type laser sight, open the action and remove the sighter (if the laser is still in the chamber, place a cleaning rod down the barrel and lightly push it out). If using a end mounted laser, simply turn off the laser and remove.

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