Saturday, 24 September 2011

How To Use A Laser Boresight

By Chris Channing


A laser boresight is a popular product among serious hunters who don't want to miss a shot while out in the wilderness. It's also necessary for competition shooting, where targets must be zeroed in on at specific ranges to achieve victory.

The first step is to buy a laser boresight. You can get them online or through your firearm dealer. You don't have to spend more than $50 on one unless you deem it fit, but spending to little money can be a problem. Cheap brands will not have a strong laser or will quickly degrade after moderate usage. High end brands will last longer and adapt to more firearms more easily.

Buying the boresight is only the first purchase: you must also buy or make the proper target for your boresight. The distance between the laser and the barrel will need to be measured first. Make a grid on your target, where the distance between each line corresponds to the distance between the barrel and laser sight. That way you are able to aim one line above or below the barrel and get the perfect shot at any distance you decide on.

It's easier to have a friend help if you can find one. The friend will have the responsibility of putting up new targets when needed. You may replace a friend's help by setting up multiple targets, but it will still be a pain going back and forth to each target during the testing process. If a friend does help, make sure you observe the right shooting protocols for safety.

After the sighting you must test the firearm without the boresight. Shoot the firearm as you normally would: using a shooting stick, propped up against a tree, or in the prone position. If you are still missing your targets then you should alter how you are conducting your shooting habits. Practice the right trigger pulling exercises and steady your breathing to be inline with your pull.

Field testing the firearm is necessary to get to know how often you must sight in the gun. If you find that the time between your boresighting is growing short, there may be a problem with your firearm. Parts will go bad or break, so it's not unheard of to see a firearm grow out of tune more quickly. It's best not to use a firearm that is behaving in this fashion, and instead get it to a firearm dealer for a quick look.

Closing Comments

During your adventure in finding a laser boresight, remember that you will get what you pay for. Find a model of boresight that you like in a price range around $30. You can then find that model on several different retail stores to see who offers it at the best price.




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