Using A Laser Bore Sighter To Zero Your #optic #pewpew #gun

Published on April 13, 2025
Duration: 0:59

This video provides a beginner-friendly guide to using a laser bore sighter for initial optic zeroing. It highlights the MidTen 9mm Red Laser Bore Sighter as an affordable tool, demonstrating its setup and use on a Glock 17 Gen 5. The process involves placing a target at 10-25 yards, ensuring the firearm is unloaded, and aligning the optic's reticle with the laser before range verification.

Quick Summary

A laser bore sighter helps zero your optic before the range by projecting a laser dot. Ensure the firearm is unloaded, place a target at 10-25 yards, align your optic's reticle with the laser using adjustments, and always verify with live fire.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro to Laser Bore Sighting
  2. 00:03MidTen Bore Sighter Overview
  3. 00:18Setup and Safety Precautions
  4. 00:39Zeroing Procedure & Range Verification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a laser bore sighter and how does it help?

A laser bore sighter is a device inserted into your firearm's chamber that projects a laser dot. It helps you roughly zero your optic's reticle before going to the range, saving time and ammunition by getting you close to the bullseye quickly.

What is the recommended distance for using a laser bore sighter?

The recommended distance depends on the firearm. For rifles, 25 yards is often suitable. For pistols, the video suggests using a target at 10, 15, or preferably 25 yards for initial alignment with the laser.

What are the key steps to zero an optic with a laser bore sighter?

Ensure the firearm is unloaded. Insert the laser, place a target at the desired distance, turn down optic brightness, align the optic's reticle with the laser dot using windage/elevation, and always verify with live fire at the range.

Is a laser bore sighter a substitute for range zeroing?

No, a laser bore sighter is a preliminary tool. It gets your optic close to zero, but you must always confirm and fine-tune the zero with live ammunition at the range to ensure accuracy.

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