{"id":400847,"date":"2023-06-09T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T14:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=400847"},"modified":"2025-12-23T13:33:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T19:33:37","slug":"sight-rite-laser-bore-sighters-zero-your-rifle-more-easily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/sight-rite-laser-bore-sighters-zero-your-rifle-more-easily\/","title":{"rendered":"Sight-Rite Laser Bore Sighters: Zero Your Rifle More Easily"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zeroing an optic is a skill that shooters must eventually acquire, if not master. No matter if you\u2019re a hunter, competitor, or just a weekend target shooter, an improperly zeroed optic is a problem. Perhaps the worst thing about the zeroing process is getting \u201con paper\u201d so you can dial your reticle in just where you want it. Reaching that point can be frustrating, time-consuming, and ammo-wasting if not done properly. Bore sighting helps avoid all that, but a standard bore sighter can be a pain and not everyone has the space or equipment. Fortunately, Sight-Rite laser bore sighters can help.<\/p>\n

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Sight-Rite Laser bore sighters are easy and accurate, and they save you time and ammo. (Author’s Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Traditional Rifle Bore Sighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bore sighting kits aren\u2019t hard to find, but you need to have the right setup. Ideally, you need about 25 yards of space, plus a gun vise with which to hold your rifle steady. After setting your target, remove the bolt. At this point, you have to look down the barrel using the old Mark I Eyeball, while adjusting the optic. I\u2019ve never been good at that, especially since neither of my Mark Is has ever been especially sharp. I spent a lot of time moving back and forth, and it was tedious. Especially at the public gun range where I used to shoot.<\/p>\n

Laser Bore Sighting a Rifle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So, a couple of years ago, I decided to try a laser bore sighter. In fact, I tried a few. Two particular things about the laser appealed to me. First, it saved me from squinting down the barrel. Once I had the bore sighter in the gun, all I had to do was walk the reticle in. Second, I could do it at home. All I needed was a stable base and about 30 feet. I know that you can also go the traditional route at shorter ranges, but, like sight radius, longer is better. I\u2019ve found lasers, or certain lasers, to be more accurate at short range. I’ve also found that 30 feet is about the minimum for the laser, so keep that in mind.<\/p>\n

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The Sight-Rite laser shows you exactly where you need to be. (Author’s Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can also use lasers at the range, but they can be hard to pick up in sunlight. A reflective target helps in that situation. But I prefer doing it at home and haven\u2019t yet discovered a real advantage to not doing so.<\/p>\n

Laser Bore Sighter Choices<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are two basic styles of laser bore sighter. The first, which I tried initially, is inserted in the muzzle. The one I had was \u201cuniversal\u201d and had spacers to ensure a tight fit for any caliber. It worked all right, though I found that rifles with muzzle brakes tended to be a bit less precise when sighted with that bore sighter. It\u2019s better to put it right into the muzzle itself.<\/p>\n

The other, which I have come to prefer, is shaped like a cartridge and inserts directly into the chamber. This avoids any \u201cwobble,\u201d as I sometimes experienced with the other bore sighter. The downside here is that you need multiple bore sighters for multiple calibers. On the plus side, however, the individual caliber bore sighters are less expensive and put me on target a bit more accurately than the first type. Perhaps it saves me a round or two at the range. Finally, the first type occasionally shifted ever so slightly out of its place, meaning I was constantly checking it. That\u2019s not a problem when the laser rests in the rifle\u2019s chamber.<\/p>\n

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The Sight-Rite laser fits right in the chamber. (Author’s Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sight-Rite Laser Bore Sighters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I currently use Sight-Rite laser bore sighters<\/a> to get me on paper. They\u2019re simple to use and I can dial in my optic in just a couple minutes. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n