Quick & Easy Bore Sighting Method - Gunsmith Tip

This video demonstrates a quick and easy bore sighting method for rifles, crucial for ensuring initial shots are on target. It involves securing the rifle, aligning the bore with a distant target, and then adjusting the scope's crosshairs to match the bore's alignment. While this method gets you on paper, live-fire sighting at the range is still essential for final zeroing.

Quick Summary

Bore sighting aligns your rifle's bore with the scope's reticle, ensuring initial shots hit the target paper. Secure the rifle in a vise, center the bore on a target 25 feet away, then adjust scope turrets to match the bore's alignment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Bore Sighting
  2. 00:48Setup and Bore Alignment
  3. 01:22Scope Adjustment
  4. 01:55Final Verification and Range Sighting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is bore sighting and why is it important?

Bore sighting is a method to align your rifle's bore with your scope's reticle. This ensures your first shots at the range are on paper, saving ammunition and time during the zeroing process.

What equipment is needed for bore sighting?

You'll need a stable rifle vise (like a Tipton Gun Vise), a target placed about 25 feet away, and your rifle with scope mounted. A bolt-action rifle is shown in the demonstration.

How do you perform the bore sighting alignment?

First, secure the rifle and center the bore on the target by looking through it from the breech. Then, without moving the rifle, adjust the scope's elevation and windage turrets until the crosshairs also center on the target.

Is bore sighting the same as zeroing a rifle?

No, bore sighting is a preliminary step to get your scope roughly aligned with the bore. Final zeroing, which precisely sets your point of impact for a specific distance, must be done with live-fire at the range.

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