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kherfurt
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/05/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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Posted: February/06/2006 at 16:35 |
I recently installed a new Burris Fullfield II scope I purchased from SWFA. I used Burris Signature Rings. I had the scope bore sighted at a local gunsmithing school. I took the rifle to a local scrimshaw artist to have some scrimshaw work done on the rifle. The artist returned my recently installed scope when he began work on my firearm. I have several questions.
When I reinstall the scope on the rifle should it be bore sighted again?
What is the most accurate and reliable bore sighting tool that I can purchase on the market? I am not a gunsmith, just a firearm owner so I don't need the most expensive tool. |
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ranburr
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Unless you have some sort of quick detach return to aero rings, you need to re-boresight it. Most any boresight will get you on paper. I am impressed with the little caliber specific laser "bullets".
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Stud Duck
Optics Journeyman Joined: May/20/2005 Location: WV Status: Offline Points: 508 |
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Any time you remove a scope, you need to re-boresight the rifle, unless you meet the criteria ranburr mentioned above.
I use a Laserlyte Super Hi-Precision boresighting system, it gets me very close on paper @ 100 yds. Cost of this unit is about $150.00 (Cabela's) "The World's Foremost & Expensive Outfitter"
Tip: If you go with one of these or a similar unit, the instructions advise boresighting at 25-30 yds. I've found that for optimum accuracy you must boresight near dark (the laser is very bright) and do it at a distance of approximately 100 yds. This has worked very well for me. Also, if you opt for a front-end boresighter such as this, spend the extra money and purchase the high-precision model, the cheaper lasers tend to get "fuzzy" when trying to bore sight at ranges longer than 25 yds. This has a very poor effect on the accuracy of the bore sight. |
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kherfurt
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Have any of you used a Sight Lite SL-100 from Cabela's? It is about $100.00. Does this one throw a "fuzzy" light beyond 25 yards? Thanks, Kim |
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Stud Duck
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I've got no experience with that one. |
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