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Laser bore sighter

Post by Johnnyjr » Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:55 am

Any suggestions for one. Main purpose is to not shoot my chronograph... For 44 and 357 calibers.
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Re: Laser bore sighter

Post by leverjc » Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:07 am

Possibly purchase a magneto chrono.
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Re: Laser bore sighter

Post by Johnnyjr » Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:17 am

Already have a chrono
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Re: Laser bore sighter

Post by Johnnyjr » Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:18 am

Thanks
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Re: Laser bore sighter

Post by Hatchdog » Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:29 am

I set up in my basement using a target attached to the far wall and then just sight thru the bore and adjust the scope as needed. Then I would shoot the rifle at 50 yards to zero before using your chrono. Works great with a Henry or Marlin since you can pull the bolt. I have a laser bore sighter I use for .223 cal rifles as the bore is too small to see thru. It’s not very accurate but it does get me on paper at 50. I wouldn’t waste your money on one for the larger bore diameters.
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Re: Laser bore sighter

Post by Shakey Jake » Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:38 am

I've never had any luck with a laser bore sighter. Maybe others have. I've found it cheaper to go to the LGS to have it done vs. cost of wasted ammo.
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Re: Laser bore sighter

Post by Stray Cat » Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:43 am

Check out SiteLite It is very versatile for multiple bore sizes. I bought it for use on my .50 muzzleloader last winter, plan to use on my 45-70 before deer season this year. It works really well for checking zero of a scope too.
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Re: Laser bore sighter

Post by Johnnyjr » Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:03 pm

Thanks for the replies
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Re: Laser bore sighter

Post by runnin n gunnin » Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:08 pm

I use the SiteLite Ultra Mag Laser Boresighter SL-150 with the Wheeler Engineering Professional Reticle Leveling System and have had really good results on various rifles.
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Re: Laser bore sighter

Post by Headhog » Sat Aug 28, 2021 5:31 pm

Your best and cheapest way to keep from shooting you chrono is set up a target to aim at. My chrono is only 10' away from the muzzle so I can measure the velocity as close as I can get with being impacted by muzzle blast.

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