Cheap bore sighting gizmo?

[jerp]

Anyone use one of these caliber-specific lasers for bore sighting? Do they work? It's worth $20 if it can just get me close before I head to the range to sight-in.

[-HIC-]

If it is a bolt gun nothing is better than just looking down the bore at the target.

[BlackHogDown]

^That's what we do.

Lay it on the bench rest, pull the bolt, and eyeball it down the bore. I laughed when I saw a coworker do this successfully on the first try.

[jerp]

If it is a bolt gun nothing is better than just looking down the bore at the target.

That’s what I usually do but this is for a lever action

[oktx]

I’ve heard they work ok.

[meltingfeather]

Anyone use one of these caliber-specific lasers for bore sighting? Do they work? It's worth $20 if it can just get me close before I head to the range to sight-in.

It can't possibly take you a whole box of ammo to get on paper. Start at 10 yards.
Answer: no, it's not worth it.

[32drawlength]

If it is a bolt gun nothing is better than just looking down the bore at the target.

This

[TxAg]

That’s what I usually do but this is for a lever action

Just remove the lever and bolt

https://www.henryusa.com/own-a-henry/henry-instructional-video-series/

[grizzman]

I have some. They will get you on paper.

[MetalMan2004]

They get you on paper very easily. Also good for making sure your scope hasn’t been bumped out of zero if you make note of where the laser is at x distance when zeroed.

[breadman]

I tried one and was not impressed

[M16]

That’s what I usually do but this is for a lever action

Get a big piece of cardboard. Put a dot in the center. Place at 25 yards and shoot. Adjust to bullseye then move back to the distance you want to sight the gun.

[jerp]

So far there are three replies from people who have actually used one. Thanks for answering the question. I am familiar with removing the bolt and looking down the barrel. I think the first time I did it was was sometime during the Gerald Ford administration. I was just curious if this particular gadget works as advertised.

[RShockley]

I have used one and they can be very inconsistent. They don't seem to want to seat into the chamber the same way every time.

[Artos]

Find the magnetic Leopold gizmo you stick on the muzzle & then dial in...better all around bore sighter gadget available.