How To Cold Bore Sight A Red Dot with Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo

Published on June 22, 2022
Duration: 6:54

Learn a practical cold bore sighting method from Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo to save ammunition. This technique involves visually aligning your red dot optic with the rifle's bore before live fire. It covers mounting the optic correctly, using iron sights as a reference if available, and the process of looking through the barrel to achieve an initial zero.

Quick Summary

Cold bore sighting saves ammunition by aligning your red dot optic with the rifle's bore before live fire. Mount the optic on the upper receiver, push it forward, then tighten. Use iron sights as a reference or visually bore sight through the barrel for an initial zero.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro to Cold Bore Sighting
  2. 00:18Sig Sauer Romeo 5 Optic Overview
  3. 00:41How to Mount a Red Dot Optic
  4. 01:41Using Iron Sights for Initial Zero
  5. 02:39The Bore Sighting Process Explained
  6. 04:26Zeroing Distances & Final Adjustments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cold bore sighting and why is it useful?

Cold bore sighting is a method to get your optic close to zero before live fire, saving ammunition. It involves visually aligning the optic with the rifle's bore, ensuring you're on paper without wasting expensive rounds.

How should I mount a red dot sight on my AR-15?

Mount the red dot on the upper receiver, not the handguard. Push the optic forward towards the muzzle before tightening the mount screws to ensure it stays seated properly under recoil.

Can I use iron sights to help zero my red dot?

Yes, if your iron sights are already zeroed, you can align the red dot with the top of the front sight post while looking through the rear sight for a quick, approximate zero.

What is the basic process for bore sighting a rifle?

To bore sight, you typically remove the bolt carrier group and charging handle to look directly through the barrel at a distant target. Then, you adjust your optic's reticle to align with that same point of aim.

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