OK I need to sight in my CZ40B (.40 S&W). I have heard bore sighters work pretty well. What do you guys think? Any bore sighters I can get for a reasonable price that work well? It sounds really convenient. If you know of one that works well and is cheap, please let me know.
Bore sighters?
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VaughnT
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I've heard nothing but good things about the boresighter sold in the Dillon catalog. I especially like that it doesn't require any bushing or adapters to fit more than one caliber. For $100, that's pretty good.
The laser gadgets that look like a bullet and fit in the chamber are pretty nice, but they get expensive when you have to buy multiple bushings to fit your various rifles. I don't have any experience with them, but I could see the purchase if I never, ever wanted to sight a different caliber. Doubt that would happen and would recommend the Dillon muzzle-mounted version. Heck, you know a buddy or two is going to want to check their weapon once they hear you have it......
The laser gadgets that look like a bullet and fit in the chamber are pretty nice, but they get expensive when you have to buy multiple bushings to fit your various rifles. I don't have any experience with them, but I could see the purchase if I never, ever wanted to sight a different caliber. Doubt that would happen and would recommend the Dillon muzzle-mounted version. Heck, you know a buddy or two is going to want to check their weapon once they hear you have it......
cidirkona
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I've seen a couple of those on ebay for about $50 with many weird kagel-device-looking attatchments - I think my mauser is way off, but it'd be nice to check my 1911 and firestorm as well with it... do they work for pistols?
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Black Snowman
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I've never had to bore sight a pistol so I'm not sure how that would work. I've only ever adjusted the iron sights on 2 handguns, my Glock 24 (when I replaced them) and my Taurus 669 (which has an adjustable rear). I used a handgun rest and adjusted based on POI of 3 shot groups.
For "bore sighting" the dot sights on my handguns I've used the iron sights for reference and adjusted the sight to match then fine tuned using the above mentioned method.
On any gun where it's possible I look through the barrel to bore site. This is easiest on bolt action rifles and it requires a sold mount for the weapon reguardless what it is.
Normally the sights are well-regulated from the factory. If you're not hitting where they're pointing it's more possibly your technique. Have other shooters try the gun and compare groups if possible.
For "bore sighting" the dot sights on my handguns I've used the iron sights for reference and adjusted the sight to match then fine tuned using the above mentioned method.
On any gun where it's possible I look through the barrel to bore site. This is easiest on bolt action rifles and it requires a sold mount for the weapon reguardless what it is.
Normally the sights are well-regulated from the factory. If you're not hitting where they're pointing it's more possibly your technique. Have other shooters try the gun and compare groups if possible.
P95Carry
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I think with hanguns it's a case of ''start close'' .... and work toward further away.
Rifle tho I have found this Simmons deal is not too bad (pic) .. gets me on the paper. It seems to be available now (or an equivalent) for way less than I paid for mine.
Have tried a cheapo (''crappo''!) ''in the chamber'' laser deal ... waste of time!
Would seriously like that Dillon one ... very nearly weakened but hey .. what I have works so ...... it'll do.
Rifle tho I have found this Simmons deal is not too bad (pic) .. gets me on the paper. It seems to be available now (or an equivalent) for way less than I paid for mine.
Have tried a cheapo (''crappo''!) ''in the chamber'' laser deal ... waste of time!
Would seriously like that Dillon one ... very nearly weakened but hey .. what I have works so ...... it'll do.
I have one of the pen type that goes into the muzzle with the adapters to center it in the bore. I bought it for about $40 a couple years ago. Its helpful for getting on the paper if you can't bore-sight, but not an end-all adjustment tool. If I were to do it again, I'd pass. I mostly use it now during dry firing.
Dillon may have one for sale, but I can't find it on their web site. You may just want to give them a call; Dillon's sales and service is outstanding.
Dillon may have one for sale, but I can't find it on their web site. You may just want to give them a call; Dillon's sales and service is outstanding.
P95Carry
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That laser bore sighter is advertized in the latest ''Blue Press'' handout but ... I don't think stocked by Dillon.
It's made by ''Concept Development Corp'' ..... (800) 472 4405 ........ http://www.firearms-safety.com/ Hope that might help.
It's made by ''Concept Development Corp'' ..... (800) 472 4405 ........ http://www.firearms-safety.com/ Hope that might help.
Smoke
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I never saw the need to purchase a bore-sight. When purchasing rifles and scopes at the same time, the gun shop always mounted and bore-sighted the combo for no charge.
For other gun/scope changes, It has never taken me more than 5 rounds to get as close as a bore-sight anyway. Even at $1.25 a round for the more expensive ammo thats just $6.25. I would have to sight in a lot of rifles to pay for the expense owning a neat toy.
I don't change scopes that often.
Smoke
For other gun/scope changes, It has never taken me more than 5 rounds to get as close as a bore-sight anyway. Even at $1.25 a round for the more expensive ammo thats just $6.25. I would have to sight in a lot of rifles to pay for the expense owning a neat toy.
I don't change scopes that often.
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