Hunting Boresighters

A hunting boresighter helps align a firearm’s bore with the sighting system (iron sights, red dot, or scope) so you can get on paper quickly without firing many rounds; it saves time, ammo, and reduces initial range adjustments

Pick a model that matches your firearm type and caliber (laser bore sighters for rifles/handguns usually list compatible calibers, while universal magnetic or collet styles fit multiple bores), ensure the laser axis is adjustable or has good build tolerances, and consider features like visible laser color and battery life

Laser boresighters are accurate for initial alignment and getting on paper at typical sight-in distances; for precision zeroing at longer ranges you should confirm and fine-tune by firing live rounds and making final adjustments at the range

Prices commonly range from budget options under $25 to higher-end units around $100; many reliable models fall near the category average price, with build quality and included features (collets, adapters, storage) affecting cost

Always follow firearm safety by ensuring the chamber is empty before use, insert or mount the boresighter per manufacturer instructions, avoid direct eye exposure to the laser, remove batteries when storing long-term, and keep lenses and battery contacts clean

Yes; boresighters are intended to align the barrel with any sighting system—mount your optic, bore-sight to get the reticle on target, then fine-tune with live-fire adjustments to account for parallax and ballistic trajectory

Look for kits that include caliber-specific adapters or universal collets, extra batteries, and a case; adapters improve fit and centering in different barrel diameters, which enhances initial alignment accuracy