How To Bore Sight Your Rifle

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  • @brucesmith2954
    @brucesmith2954 2 роки тому +64

    I returned home after sniper school in 99 and visited with my cousin who is disabled. He put a new scope on his 30-06 but couldn't get it dialed in. We stopped and I walked 100 meters off the road (the joys of rural life), put a beer bottle down, then used this to get him in the general area. He told me recently he has not changed anything on that rifle since and has never missed his target.

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  2 роки тому +5

      Wow! That's impressive!

    • @NCSupportTeam
      @NCSupportTeam 11 місяців тому

      @@VortexOpticsUSAmay I ask what rifle you have? It's very nice!

    • @Hf0205
      @Hf0205 10 місяців тому

      Maybe american ruger? Im curious now​@@NCSupportTeam

  • @jamesfunderburg3904
    @jamesfunderburg3904 2 роки тому +65

    Nicely done video. With larger bore rounds, I often remove the primer from a fired case. With this in the chamber, I have a well centered rear aperture sight.

  • @travisrubright7179
    @travisrubright7179 3 роки тому +44

    I’ve been doing this for over 25 years. Learned it from the old man who’s been doing it for over 50 years. It’s always fun to show people how to do it and their amazement to how it works. I usually have people sighted in within 3 shots.

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  2 роки тому +8

      It's definitely a great feeling to continue passing that valuable information along!

    • @larryplogman7997
      @larryplogman7997 2 роки тому +1

      Yep been doing it since probably the guy in video was even born around 30 years myself

  • @davewolosik8152
    @davewolosik8152 2 роки тому +12

    Appreciate you showing the view thru the barrel. Would have been helpful to show you the crosshair view before starting adjustments

  • @aboundingabode
    @aboundingabode 2 роки тому +4

    Unable to even find the laser point down range I was unable to place a single round on target, but with this video I not only had my scope lined up with the bore sight I purchased, but had shots on target in minutes, thank you.

  • @spdford68
    @spdford68 3 роки тому +11

    Great video thanks. Putting a vortex on my 30-06 tomorrow and need to dial it in a hurry. This will help greatly. Thanks again

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому +2

      Good luck! Let us know if you have any questions come up!

  • @westcoast3595
    @westcoast3595 3 роки тому +6

    Old guy here new to scopes. Quality information. It all makes sense

  • @robk5745
    @robk5745 Рік тому +2

    Nice and simple and not overly analytical. Works!

  • @alegroman4294
    @alegroman4294 Рік тому

    Thanks for explaining the bore sighting procedure. Since I am not a rifle shooter, I never understood the nuisances of bore sighting vs bullet point of impact on the target sighting.

  • @sum1sw
    @sum1sw 2 роки тому +5

    Nice introduction, well explained, thank you so much.

  • @6.5_creedmoor
    @6.5_creedmoor 2 роки тому +5

    You mean, the reticle is pointing lower RIGHT corner of the steel, and you will have to move it up and to the left 4:18
    This is a good method, been using it for years. Just a tip: if both, your bore and your reticle are pointing to the ceter of the target, first shot will always be low, like it is in your video.

    • @bjkwolf9578
      @bjkwolf9578 Рік тому

      Why is that?

    • @6.5_creedmoor
      @6.5_creedmoor Рік тому

      @@bjkwolf9578 Well, it's not a laser gun. Bullet will always have a slight drop. Gravity is a miracle 😁

  • @westfamilywest3239
    @westfamilywest3239 3 роки тому +4

    Bought my first vortex Diamondback for my 270. This video was informative and a great help.

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому

      Glad you found it helpful! Let us know if you have any other questions that we can help with :)

  • @JamesJones-cx5pk
    @JamesJones-cx5pk Рік тому

    Great tips. I like to bore sight the rifle at 33 yds. Shoot once and do corrections (X 3). That puts you close at 100. It usually only takes 3 or 4 shots to get dialed in. Ive stunned my cousins and nephews with this simple approach.😪

  • @coolcoconutbud3166
    @coolcoconutbud3166 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Thanks for the info. Good thing you were wearing those safety glasses.

  • @perrmyint3098
    @perrmyint3098 3 місяці тому

    I spent a lot tools for it.not too much work I will try this. Thank you for sharing video.

  • @RichM0410
    @RichM0410 Рік тому +2

    Lost me when you said retical is DOWN and LEFT while pointing to the right. Think I got it beyond that. Bore is on the target and doesn’t move. Moving retical to meet so it corresponds and on target as well. Would love to see the retical move while adjusting. Great video but one last note: eye protection. 👍

  • @JamesJones-cx5pk
    @JamesJones-cx5pk Рік тому

    Good tips.👍 I bore sight at 33 yards and shoot once. I then correct (X 3) and move back to 1 hundred yards. Im usually really close at 100. You can fine tune after that. Ive stunned some people by sighting in their rifle with 2,3 or 4 shots.😪

  • @michaelthompson7570
    @michaelthompson7570 2 роки тому +2

    reenforced my technique that have used for many years,,no need for an expensive bore sighter!

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  2 роки тому

      Can always learn new tricks! Glad it's working out for you Michael!

  • @jessearroyo3927
    @jessearroyo3927 2 роки тому +2

    Great idea. Thanks for the lesson!

  • @GreyEagle3
    @GreyEagle3 2 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait to try this

  • @johncaldwell7855
    @johncaldwell7855 2 роки тому

    Video was very helpful but I would like to see a video bore sighting an AR 15.

  • @babagermany6654
    @babagermany6654 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video.
    My question, you mentioned you bore sight at 100 yards, but how possible is it to see the target at this distance through the barrel? And what if if I bore sight at 15 or 20 yards and leave the 100 yards for zeroing my scope, will that work?
    Also, when you dial the turrets to bore sight, wouldn't that limit the the range that the turrets can be dialed when you are shooting long distances like 300-400 yards?

  • @jrago6228
    @jrago6228 29 днів тому

    Good video!! , 100 yards hard to see bore,
    if done at 25 yards then I need to measure center bore to center scooe and keep that distance from bullseye to cross hair ?

  • @jamesphillips875
    @jamesphillips875 3 роки тому +4

    Enjoyed this! I’m just now getting into the rifle precision competitions again. I did the train up for the mammoth sniper challenge and this would have been helpful! Great stuff!

  • @m.lymann2185
    @m.lymann2185 2 роки тому +1

    4:22, I think he meant to say the impact point is at lower-right.

  • @jrago6228
    @jrago6228 Місяць тому

    nice video and well done!!!! can you do this at a closer distance like 20 feet ? or that close distance use a laser best? If adding a muzzle break can you do this before of after installing the break?

  • @linoabad9572
    @linoabad9572 3 роки тому +2

    Perfect Easy Step

  • @chrisdaehnke3389
    @chrisdaehnke3389 3 роки тому +2

    How common or/ uncommon would it be if you ram out of upward adjustment but had the reticle sighted perfect at 100 yards ?

    • @clivenewton7609
      @clivenewton7609 2 роки тому +2

      Hope this may help. Set scope at its mid mechanical point, both up and down and left and right. If you then bore sight as per the video and you run out of adjustments return scope to seller as it’s broke! Regards from deepest Dorset England 👍

  • @sethturner3245
    @sethturner3245 3 роки тому +4

    Just to confirm that I understand the bore sighting process...if the barrel is pointing at the center of the target and the reticle is point top left of the target (for example). I would obviously need to adjust the reticle so that it goes downward and to the right.
    To accomplish this, I would actually adjust the turrets to move the reticle upward and to the left?
    Basically, opposite of what my intuition would tell me at first glance. Am I correct in this? Or do I have it backwards? Thanks!

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому +4

      You are 100% correct, my friend - well done!

    • @anthonymartinez8347
      @anthonymartinez8347 3 роки тому +1

      I think that's where I'm messing up, still haven't got it sighted in..lol , I'll keep trying

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому

      @@anthonymartinez8347 Let us know if you have any questions!

    • @kirbyspencer538
      @kirbyspencer538 3 роки тому +6

      It may help you to think of it in this way. When you are shooting, you want the point of impact to go to the reticle, so adjust according to the arrows on the turrets. When borescoping you want the reticle to go to the point of impact (barrel picture) so do the opposite. Hope that helps.

    • @bobmarquardt393
      @bobmarquardt393 3 місяці тому

      @@kirbyspencer538so I’m going to try this for the first time this first with a new scope on my 6.5 Creedmoor. For example, if my bore was sighted in the center and the crosshairs were two MOA high and one MOA right, I would move my dial up 2 MOA and right MOA ? Thank you

  • @ArmenChakmakian
    @ArmenChakmakian 3 роки тому

    Getting ready to pop my Viper onto my Larue so this was helpful.

  • @hdryder1568
    @hdryder1568 2 роки тому

    No love for the boresight of a remington 742 woodmaster 30-06 😁 I'm just not sure about a older semi auto hunting rifles accuracy! Any input on older 30-06 742's would be greatly appreciated 👍it will be mounted with a vortex just don't know which would be best for this rifle. It'll be hunting roughly 100yd shots. Any input on best suited vortex scope for this rifle would be great to. Thanks in advance!

  • @christiancoronado6375
    @christiancoronado6375 Рік тому

    Awesome video thanks for the knowledge. And what rifle is that? If I may ask? Super nice!

  • @bradbo3
    @bradbo3 3 роки тому

    Bore sighted for years....but usually start at 20 yds...but dont shoot until im at 100. Ive tried a few of the laser bore sights....some work , some are garbage. Save your ammo and bore sight when possible.

  • @stevefine1704
    @stevefine1704 2 роки тому

    After you fired the first shot; did you then move the reticle down to the point of impact or just estimate how many clicks to correct impact?

  • @GUITARTECHify
    @GUITARTECHify 9 місяців тому

    1.Eye reilef
    2. level scope
    3. torque mounts
    4. Bore sight
    5. shoots groups and adjust turrets
    that's what I'm getting with the seeing these videos does that sound about right???

  • @chuckydubree1925
    @chuckydubree1925 2 роки тому

    very cool will try this in a few

  • @jtilldad
    @jtilldad 3 роки тому +4

    Good idea to sight in by stages. 1st stages : 2-3 shots for general . 2nd stage:2-3 shots to "dial it in". Let that barrel cool down between stages to eliminate harmonic distortion of the barrel. I learned that the hard way, nothing like chasing the sight to make you feel like you suck at shooting!!!!!!

  • @Kartyman550
    @Kartyman550 Рік тому

    So now that boresighting is done, when do you mark your zero stop because now your turrets are no longer at "zero"

  • @Paulsmithlvn
    @Paulsmithlvn 3 роки тому +1

    All find and dandy but being paralyzed and in a wheelchair I’m not able to bend down and look down the bore of the rifle and do this procedure! What’s your suggestion?

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому

      Hey there - the easiest way would be to get a high enough rest that brings it up to eye level for you or have someone assist with this process. Unfortunately, there isn't a procedure that were aware of that wouldn't require getting behind the rifle to boresight.

    • @silverback7659
      @silverback7659 3 роки тому

      Wheeler engineering laser bore sighter. Tons of cheaper alternatives online to.

  • @geoffreywalker7308
    @geoffreywalker7308 Рік тому

    I virtue signal with my eye protection, too. Nicely done

  • @MrHectorH3
    @MrHectorH3 19 днів тому

    At what distance did you bore sight it?

  • @cheetoz6902
    @cheetoz6902 Рік тому

    Do you not hold on the stock for accuracy? I noticed just a finger on trigger only with palm . Is this because gripping makes one pull or snatch as trigger is depressed?

  • @timerickson4584
    @timerickson4584 Рік тому

    What is the point of safety glasses when they are on your head vs. over your eyes when shooting?

  • @BTSflyer
    @BTSflyer 4 місяці тому

    Once sighted do you zero out the dials?

  • @bradasmith
    @bradasmith 9 місяців тому

    Those rings look like mid mount rings.... would shorter rings have not been a better choice?

  • @angerskarin9222
    @angerskarin9222 Рік тому

    trying to do that with a 22 is really damn hard, i cant even see how the barrel that well, and if you have stuff to far you just cant see, so i went fuck that and bought 1500 bullets and shot them till i had it right.

  • @tomhargens3042
    @tomhargens3042 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed the video. When you adjusted the scope after the first shot, did you move the reticle to the point of impact?

    • @clivenewton7609
      @clivenewton7609 2 роки тому +1

      Hi Tom! I’m not sure either! However that’s the way I do it, you are usually sighted in, in just 2 rounds. Occasionally if I’ve moved the rifle a bit off the point of aim it may take a third, but no more. Regards from deepest Dorset England 👍

  • @Phaserssettokill
    @Phaserssettokill 2 роки тому

    Oh, thank God for this video I thought I was going nuts with the opposites haha

  • @p.h.1576
    @p.h.1576 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid

  • @BenRivered
    @BenRivered 2 роки тому

    When finished bore sighting, am I supposed to change to dialing elevation up when shooting low & move right when shooting left? Thanks.

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  2 роки тому +2

      Your reticle will move the opposite direction that you dial. When bore sighting you'll want to focus on the reticle movement and aligning it with the target. When finalizing your zero and shooting at the range, you'll want to focus on moving your point of impacts as it will simplify the process.

  • @RhiannonChevalier
    @RhiannonChevalier Рік тому

    So is it always opposite (even after first adjustment, before first shot) until you have it where you want the sight ? Or afyer first adjustment is it how you would normally zero in a scope? Thanks

    • @Humpday18
      @Humpday18 Рік тому

      It is always opposite when bore sighting, no matter how many adjustments that takes. Once you’re shooting, adjust the scope normally to move your bullet impact spot

  • @jirya957
    @jirya957 3 роки тому +6

    "You can use a bunch of toilet paper rolls"
    Me: *FLASHBACK TO 2020 TOILET PAPER WARS*

  • @Dynamo55b
    @Dynamo55b 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @JDsSportsRoom
    @JDsSportsRoom 3 роки тому

    I want to know what bags he's using in the video please? Thank u!

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому

      The tan bags are from a company called Wiebad.

  • @Lascelle26
    @Lascelle26 20 днів тому

    Still trying to just bore site my tikka the scope looks lien it isnt straight on the rifle since i purchased it

  • @bansheerider619
    @bansheerider619 2 роки тому

    How do you use the reticle in your scope to determine adjustments?

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  2 роки тому +2

      It depends what reticle you have. Feel free to give us a shout at 1-800-4VORTEX and we can walk you through everything if you'd like!

  • @howardphillips9899
    @howardphillips9899 3 роки тому

    Great work brother 🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿

  • @78ginop
    @78ginop 2 роки тому

    Can this been done with a pump action 30/06

  • @julianlopez2019
    @julianlopez2019 2 роки тому

    great video

  • @m.whitleyacton821
    @m.whitleyacton821 3 роки тому +3

    That eye protection is going to do your forehead a whole lot of good. Put the safety wear on!

  • @scottbelasco2139
    @scottbelasco2139 2 роки тому

    Eye protection?

  • @ZombieJeezus420
    @ZombieJeezus420 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU

  • @claytonblackford9994
    @claytonblackford9994 3 роки тому

    What rifle and stock is that? Currently building a rifle and want to check that stock out.

  • @boskoromanic7425
    @boskoromanic7425 3 роки тому

    Hi good vid.👍 I got me Atn x pro sight so if i zero at 100 yards 6.5 cm. Bregara b14 is rifle what distances you think i can stay flat in that cal. thing is redicle got no dots is digital. So lets say maby 2 to 3 inch poi. diference im thinkin i should be good up to 300 yards with that poi. Its gonna be for hunt purpose. What is your opinion? Any answer fom exper as you would help, tnx.

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому

      It would really depend on your specific setup. The best bet would be to run the ammo you are shooting through a ballistic calculator to find out your drop. Rather than just trying to hold right on you may want to dial in your adjustment with your turret to make correct. Here is a link to our LRBC: lrbc.vortexoptics.com/

    • @boskoromanic7425
      @boskoromanic7425 3 роки тому

      @@VortexOpticsUSA Tnx for response and link. And you guys are👍.

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому

      @@boskoromanic7425 Anytime! Let us know if we can ever help with anything else, my friend.

  • @you-nh8xo
    @you-nh8xo 2 роки тому

    So after you bore sight you adjust your scope?

    • @warrenjohns3147
      @warrenjohns3147 2 роки тому

      You would bore sight it by taking out your bolt, then you want a steady platform as possible as well as keeping your gun still as you can, you put the bore on the target you want to zero in at and you basically are playing match the bores point of interest to the scope, so say my bore is pointing a neon green circle on a target im gonna want to make sure the middle of my crosshairs matches the same as where the bore is

  • @Miohunter444
    @Miohunter444 Рік тому

    Thank you!!!!

  • @blunts4brekfast
    @blunts4brekfast Рік тому

    nice. thanks

  • @especialistascopus3776
    @especialistascopus3776 2 роки тому

    Good my Friend

  • @SaltyProduction
    @SaltyProduction 3 роки тому

    Can anyone explain why when I zero my optic, after a couple of shots I have to re sight the optic? It looses zero after a couple of rounds. Like 2 or 3

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому

      Hey there - what optic do you have and what platform is it on?

    • @IAMRUSTEDROOT
      @IAMRUSTEDROOT 2 роки тому

      Probably need to tighten down your scope mount screws. Not too tight though. Probably around 5-6Nm. And use some blue loctite on them.

  • @dougmoran13
    @dougmoran13 Рік тому

    Kinda like backing up a trailer turn opposite to the direction you want it to go.

  • @jefftayon775
    @jefftayon775 2 роки тому +1

    Good video and tips, thanks. (I cant help being a dad and ask if your shooting glasses are protecting your forehead 😉 )

  • @bansheerider619
    @bansheerider619 2 роки тому

    What rifle are you shooting in this video?

  • @TexasTrained
    @TexasTrained 2 роки тому

    It works fine on a bolt action.Not much good for a semi auto ir pump.
    Been using thus method for 50 years.

  • @vincegordon6830
    @vincegordon6830 3 роки тому

    Excellent

  • @t3xenfury
    @t3xenfury 2 роки тому

    so is the safety glasses just a head gear? u should do another video where you properly use eye protection

  • @chrishunnicutt2570
    @chrishunnicutt2570 3 роки тому +6

    Hey, you have safety glasses, but they're not going to help you if you don't slide them down to protect your eyes. Just saying from personal experience.

  • @victormatz9569
    @victormatz9569 2 роки тому

    Safety glasses on your forehead only protect your forehead

  • @chris.eskimo
    @chris.eskimo 2 роки тому

    Eye pro !!

  • @wilfdarr
    @wilfdarr 3 роки тому

    Maybe it's just my older eyes, but this isn't my favorite method. First of all, you knew your trajectory was going to be lower than your bore sight-line so add that in right off the start: I prefer, using a good ballistic program, doing my bore-sight at 50 or less, ballistic program gives you both angular and inches “drop” (your barrel will be shooting low at 50 for a 100 yard zero), so mark that point on your target, confirm the angle with your reticle, point the scope at the target center, the barrel at the lower mark, and in my limited experience, you'll be better off than trying to make out what you're barrel is aimed at at 100. Also, the lasers I've seen aren't going to be visible at 100, at least not in daylight, if you have a rifle that requiresthat method.

    • @VortexOpticsUSA
      @VortexOpticsUSA  3 роки тому

      Hey Wilfred - if you boresight at 50 yards more than likely you would actually be high at 100 yards due to the trajectory of the bullet. We do not recommend using lasers as they can give some funky results at times. Depending on your bullet, with a good 50 yard boresight you'll be on paper at 100 yards for your final adjustments.

    • @wilfdarr
      @wilfdarr 3 роки тому

      @@VortexOpticsUSA Regarding lazers, I completely agree, but I have a winchester lever where I have no other choice unfortunately.
      I have the .308 as 1/10 inch low (still climbing) at 50 for a 100yd zero but the 22lr is 2.7 high (already descending) at 50 for a 100 yd zero: just put the dot where the ballistic table tells you to put it. 😁
      And Ya, I was thinking about it at work, you bore sight, fire one at paper, then correct with mils/moa (2 bullets): my first shot is closer, but it still takes me 2 bullets to get centered, so with my extra fussing I'm not really any further ahead...

    • @clivenewton7609
      @clivenewton7609 2 роки тому

      Not sure it matters at what distance you bore sight? I do mine in my garden, max distance about 18 meters, use a 1” sticky dot and once done sight in at 50, (usually only 2 shots) that’s the range at my local club and finally confirm the 200meter zero. Regards from deepest Dorset England 👍

    • @wilfdarr
      @wilfdarr 2 роки тому

      @@clivenewton7609 Like I said, less than 50 (yup 18 would be fine), let the ballistic calculator do the math and put two marks on the paper: one for the barrel and one above that for the scope. My main point was that I can't see shit through my barrel at 100!

    • @wilfdarr
      @wilfdarr 2 роки тому

      @@VortexOpticsUSA Somehow I missed that part of your comment, you misunderstood what I said. Set your ballistic calculator for a 100m zero, then it'll tell you how low you should be at 50, then you have a mark for your scope and a mark for your barrel and they should both cross at 100. But again, if you're on the paper at 100, you can use your mils and dial to get you on the X.

  • @indianajets
    @indianajets 2 роки тому

    Anyone else notice he didn't put his glasses down? Lol

  • @ginobyers3734
    @ginobyers3734 10 місяців тому

    Nice eye protection. 😂

  • @burtonshandymanservi
    @burtonshandymanservi 10 місяців тому +1

    Do you have to use safety glasses 😅

  • @tonibrown7096
    @tonibrown7096 3 роки тому +2

    Somebody that knows what there talking about 😇 he covers scope adjustments, thank you. Some of you should take note or just get the hell off youtube.

  • @bryansteele832
    @bryansteele832 2 роки тому

    This would have been more helpful with a diagram of sorts when talking about what directions you are adjusting and why. Right now all we see you is you talking and clicking knobs.

  • @wardawgt5896
    @wardawgt5896 2 роки тому

    Safety glasses are really effective on top of the head. 👎🏼😅😅

  • @Kanooky_Jones
    @Kanooky_Jones 3 роки тому +3

    safety glasses on your head, not your eyes...

    • @wilfdarr
      @wilfdarr 3 роки тому

      After the Kentucky Ballistics video...

    • @NotYoAverageJoe
      @NotYoAverageJoe 3 роки тому +4

      I'm sure he knows it's on his head, don't you?
      One other thing, if you are insisting that he wears the glasses before firing a rifle, do you wear your safety glasses?, every single time, hunting, target, priming your brass?
      Don't be that old fart pointing out issues while you have a flame under your powder.

  • @ericrumpel3105
    @ericrumpel3105 3 роки тому +6

    .......funny how dinosaurs have to be introduced/reintroduced to the young/new generation ,.... whom are sure they know it all.....lol - thanks fer sharing a 100 +yr. old tried & true method that SO many know-it-alls didn't catch from the boooomers....lol

    • @JosiahPeterson97
      @JosiahPeterson97 3 роки тому +1

      Why are you watching it then?

    • @ericrumpel3105
      @ericrumpel3105 3 роки тому +3

      @@JosiahPeterson97 .....because a Master never stops being a student,....so unlike the young generation....lol

    • @TimSpeciale
      @TimSpeciale Рік тому +1

      So negative. I’m here because i have no idea what I’m doing 🤷‍♂️

  • @fleatactical7390
    @fleatactical7390 Рік тому

    Silly American talking about sighting Russian AK.
    In Soviet Russia, AK sight YOU!