Bore sighter gimmick or 'must have'?

[Kevinf2349]

Hi y'all

I guess the title says it all really. Is a bore sighter laser a good investment or just a gimmick? I am not sure why I have the urge to get one given that for the most part the Glocks and the Springfield pretty much obliterate the paper where ever you point it but I am Mr Gadget and was wondering if this is a 'must have' gadget or not.

Thoughts anyone?

[RECIT]

I have used one several times on an AR15 when installing optics or new sights. It will get you on paper at 100yds, but not fine tuned. I would not buy one for a pistol but helpful for a rifle that you do not want to waist ammo for.

[jlangton]

IMO-for a pistol,No.
For a rifle,yes.
It's nice to be "on the paper" on the first shot when zeroing a new optic on that high powered rifle. From the shoulder abuse to the ammo cost-just guessing and using many more rounds than necessary sucks.
JL

[longhorn_92]

I have used one several times on an AR15 when installing optics or new sights. It will get you on paper at 100yds, but not fine tuned. I would not buy one for a pistol but helpful for a rifle that you do not want to waist ammo for.

What is the best laser bore sighter (in your experiences)?...

[jlangton]

I have used one several times on an AR15 when installing optics or new sights. It will get you on paper at 100yds, but not fine tuned. I would not buy one for a pistol but helpful for a rifle that you do not want to waist ammo for.

What is the best laser bore sighter (in your experiences)?...

You didn't ask me,but this is the same design as the one I use.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-ma ... 0001c.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Very simple,and it will get you "on paper" on the first shot.
JL

[JasonH]

Academy will do it for free, just call beforehand to make sure the guy who does it is there.

I just don't zero in enough optics to warranty me having a nice bore sighter considering I can go around the corner and have it done free.

They do work great though! Will definitely put you on paper.

[RECIT]

Academy will do it for free, just call beforehand to make sure the guy who does it is there.

I just don't zero in enough optics to warranty me having a nice bore sighter considering I can go around the corner and have it done free.

They do work great though! Will definitely put you on paper.

I have used one similar to the link from optics planet. Mine is specific for 5.56 round. It works the same way and bushnell is a reputable brand. For 28 bucks it would be worth it. Mine was closer to 50 I think. I don't know about Academy though...I generally don't trust hourly idiots with my prized possessions. No offense to anyone working for an hourly wage, I just don't get that "how can we help you today" feeling when I go into an Academy. They usually walk the other way if you make eye contact with them.

[CompVest]

You must have a pretty ratty Academt! All the ones around me have excellent service/help.

[Lindy]

Save your money. If you need to sight in a rifle at 100 yards, set up a target at 25 yards. Sight the optic or sights in so that the point of impact is about three-quarters of an inch below and directly under the point of aim. That distance, which will vary a bit as a function of the sight height over the bore, is created by the mechanical offset between the line of sight of the optic and the line of the bore.

That will get you on paper at 100 yards.

[Stupid]

Really no need unless you cannot see through the bore. It does make bore sighting easier; however, there's one time that someone forgot to take that thing off before he pulled the trigger. The injury sustained was not too bad, but the gun was a total loss. If my poor memory still serves me right, that was an M1A springfield.