How to Use Bore Sighting to Sight-In Your Rifle Scope
If you want to shoot long range with increased accuracy, a scope is essential. Whether it’s Vortex or Nikon scopes , each time you change the scope on your rifle, you will need to sight-in or “zero” your scope. Bore sighting is one easy way to accomplish this. Redfield scopes Install the Scope First, ensure the scope is installed correctly. Most modern rifles already have a mounting system, such as a Picatinny rail, or pre-drilled and tapped holes for scope bases. Make sure the scope rings fit the scope, as certain types of rings only fit specific types of bases. If, for example, you are using a Redfield scope, make sure the rings fit Redfield scopes . Remove the Rifle’s Bolt Bore sighting is a relatively straightforward process of first aligning the barrel, or bore, and then the optic, with the target. In order to align the barrel, you first need to remove the bolt or bolt carrier group (BCG)—depending on your make and model—from the rifle. Stabilize ...