Rifle Scopes Accurate Boresighting HELP !!: Leupold Zero Point VS SWEENY SITEALINE

[Rick53]

I have been searching all last week and this for a Leupold 59012 Zero Point Boresighter. Nobody has them in stock. I called Leupold and was kindly told it may be quite a wait to get one. Seems the metal they use in the magnet is rare. So they lost a reasonably priced source for it.

So I have been looking into SWEENY SITEALINE : I have heard so many good reports about the Leupold I was hoping to get one. Just bad timing I guess . I have 3 scopes to do. SO with Ammo being rough to find a boresight seems like a wise investment:

Does anybody know someone that wants to sell their Leupold Zero Point Boresighter? Or who here has used the SWEENY ? Help is always appreciated. Thanks


I am really not asking so much which is better. That's always a matter of opinion: I interested to see if anyone has used the Sweeney or if Someone would want to sell me their Leupold: Thanks again Rick

 

[SPAK]

Doesn't answer your question but, Why not just look down the bore of your rifle at a target and adjust your scope to center up that way?

Cost is free and it works. I do this with all my rifles and uess something crazy happens I'm always on paper at 100 yards.

 

[MPD165]

Doesn't answer your question but, Why not just look down the bore of your rifle at a target and adjust your scope to center up that way?

Cost is free and it works. I do this with all my rifles and uess something crazy happens I'm always on paper at 100 yards.

Been doing it this way for years and it has always worked fine. Save your money for more ammo.

MPD165

 

[Rick53]

Thanks Guys-I have done this as well. I was just hoping to find an easier solution. It's winter-Lots of snow and cold. The Leupold is cheaper then Ammo-So is the SWEENY SITEALINE) I have just never heard of the sweeny before:

 

[Walt K]

I have several bore sighters including the Leupold you mentioned and the Sweany Site-A -Line.
Without a doubt the Sweany is the best I've ever used. When used correctly I've been able to
be within a few inches of the center of the target at 100 yards and that's no BS.
Being able to use this tool in the comfort of your home and be so close on target is great.
My model is the one with the "X" crosshairs. I highly recommend it.
I don't think you will be disappointed.

 

[Rick53]

I have several bore sighters including the Leupold you mentioned and the Sweany Site-A -Line.
Without a doubt the Sweany is the best I've ever used. When used correctly I've been able to
be within a few inches of the center of the target at 100 yards and that's no BS.
Being able to use this tool in the comfort of your home and be so close on target is great.
My model is the one with the "X" crosshairs. I highly recommend it.
I don't think you will be disappointed.

Thank you WALT: I happen to live in Michigan as well: Over on lake Michigan-So the other side of the state: I appreciate knowing the Sweeney is Nicer then Leopold: do I need the extension for AR's?

 

[Walt K]

I'm not quite sure what you mean. Do you mean height wise or length wise?
I do have several after market devices to raise the height of the bore sighter from the spud
in order to provide closer alignment of the sigther in cases of high rings and scopes with large objectives.
I believe I purchased them from Brownells or Midway.
I also have some extra length spuds for certain calibers.
In most situations the standard spud will work just fine. In any case it is one fine tool.

 

[Rick53]

I'm not quite sure what you mean. Do you mean height wise or length wise?
I do have several after market devices to raise the height of the bore sighter from the spud
in order to provide closer alignment of the sigther in cases of high rings and scopes with large objectives.
I believe I purchased them from Brownells or Midway.
I also have some extra length spuds for certain calibers.
In most situations the standard spud will work just fine. In any case it is one fine tool.

I went ahead and ordered one from Brownells-Sweeney makes an adapter for the AR-15- Longer spud and ht extension: It costs 30.00-If I don't need it I can always return it:Thanks again for the input

 

[lanwickum]

I have a leupold zero point. The battery is dead, but I will sell it. Half cost of new what ever that is. Just pm me if you want it.

 

[Walt K]

Hello Rick53

Here's one tip I got right from the horse's mouth ( Manufacturer ) concerning the absolute correct method of
using the tool.
ALWAYS insert the spud with the spring loaded brass clip facing up in the 12 0'clock position.
Push it in until you feel a firm contact. With use you'll get the correct feel. It really does make a difference.
This will give you a consistent and accurate reading.

 

[sib1948]

Have used Sightmark laser boresight on all my rifles and pistols. Red sight cheaper than green, but have to use it at dawn or dusk. Sight guns at home at about 25 yds, then head to range. Always on paper at 25 yds. Piece of cake! OpticsPlanet has them.

 

[NoFail]

Doesn't answer your question but, Why not just look down the bore of your rifle at a target and adjust your scope to center up that way?

Cost is free and it works. I do this with all my rifles and uess something crazy happens I'm always on paper at 100 yards.

This is the 1st thing I thought of. It is so stupid easy to do this. But I know it is not something that may occur to someone who hasn't had to do it.

I can bore site a scope in minutes and have that bore/reticle on paper together @ 100 yards. Once it's on paper it takes me 4 or 5 shots to zero. OP can do it too now that he knows. You don't need no fancy schmancy tool for this.

Get your bore immobile. Remove bolt. Have a target dot or something discernible you can see with the naked eye @ 100 yards. Look thru bore with eye and focus on putting your bore center on target center. Get it here and don't let it move. Now as you look down bore, reach your fingers to turrets and adjust them appropriately until it looks like reticle center is where bore center is. You are looking thru bore and reticle, bore and reticle until you are satisfied.

Prepare rifle to fire. Pick your point of aim on paper @ 100 yards and take shot. Now you can see that shot was not where you wanted it but it is on paper which is the goal. From here hold rifle scope reticle on your same point of aim and keep it so still as can be. Looking thru scope dial turrets in directions to get reticle center on the previous POI (point of impact) of the one fired round on the paper. Do this until your shots are where you want them. That's it, should take you 5 shots total but is okay if it takes more. It's very easy, IMO.