Boresighter = crown damage?

[WhiteKnight]

Do boresighters usually cause crown damage? I'm talking about this model here:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/barska-deluxe-iron-boresighter-kit.aspx?a=431352

This one has what look to be STEEL arbors (meaning they look like they'd scratch up the crown and rifling!).

 

[bwgdog]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

Friends don,t let friends buy Barska.barry

 

[WhiteKnight]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

Is that just because they make crappy scopes, or because this bore sighter is a terrible idea?

 

[NYSharpShooter]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

Quite frankly, you have your doubts about this one, there are plenty of other options that guaranteed won't cause damage... why take the risk at all? Just my $.02

 

[skog]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

So what are the other options other that a magnetic leupold type or the one cartridge fits one gun type? While barska doesnt make the best stuff what about this style? Sweeny is another brand that comes to mind.

skog

 

[NYSharpShooter]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

There are plastic models and coated models and models that go in your chamber with adapters, etc. Plus, you could always just take the bolt out, peer through your barrel at the target, and adjust from there.

 

[cavscout1983]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

only reason I have found laser boresighters useful is for IR lasers in the Army... other than that, see no reason for them.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

unless you are INCREDIBLY HAM-HANDED......there should not be a reason why one can damage the crown ....90* ,11*....or whatever.

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

+1 I've used everything from a lamp-post, flagpole, windowframe and church spire (and a few others beside) to bore sight.

All you need to do is make sure your rifle is bagged and level and the objects you are sighting are at a known or closely estimated distance.

A couple of rounds at the range should then be enough to finish the job.

FWIW I've tried the Leupold Bore Sighter and couldn't work it out at all....probably just me, but I thought it was a complete waste of time and money.

 

[WhiteKnight]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

Back to my original question: do arbor style boresighters inherently damage rifle crowns?

 

[Hellbender]

Re: Boresighter = crown damage?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WhiteKnight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Back to my original question: do arbor style boresighters inherently damage rifle crowns? </div></div>


NO!

Kinda like guns, or any tool, they don't do anything unless someone operates them.

Be Careful...No problems

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