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Title: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on March 30, 2021, 08:20:18 PM
Lot going on these days with ammunition, especially our turkey loads. A few years ago, I purchased a Site-lite Boresight. I use it for rifles, shotguns. This thing has paid for itself 3 fold. I bore sighted my slug gun when I had to change slugs due to mine being discontinued. It was dead on first shot. It is fantastic with turkey guns, red dots, scopes, sights. It is so precise, I have had a few guns dead on, not needing any adjustment. You can record each gun on a target chart, so if you bump the sight, or travel you can check zero. I know that shooting cheap dove/trap loads also works, but this bore sight has been a money/ammo saver. I thought that I would share this with you all due to our ammo shortage. Be safe, best of luck.
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: aclawrence on March 30, 2021, 08:51:02 PM
Nice idea. I've never thought of using one for a shotgun.


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Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: joey46 on March 30, 2021, 08:55:34 PM
Good idea.  I would like to find one for a .410. 
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on March 30, 2021, 09:09:16 PM
Quote from: joey46 on March 30, 2021, 08:55:34 PM
Good idea.  I would like to find one for a .410. 
Quote from: aclawrence on March 30, 2021, 08:51:02 PM
Nice idea. I've never thought of using one for a shotgun.


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It comes with different bushings that handle most gauges. One trick I use with the tight turkey chokes is I slip the laser rod through the choke, then I screw the bushing on and slip it in the barrel. This allows you to bore sight the tighter chokes without forcing the bushing in the barrel. Works great....
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Jimspur on March 30, 2021, 09:55:27 PM
Good idea Tom - which model do you have?
                               Jim
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Greg Massey on March 30, 2021, 10:34:02 PM
I agree Tom, I've used one for years with my rifles and shotguns, it has more than paid for itself..
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: albrubacker on March 30, 2021, 11:11:52 PM
Thanks for sharing! ????
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on March 31, 2021, 09:40:28 PM
I use one.   I just adjust the red dot to meet the red dot produced by the bore sight.  I still shoot the target though.


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Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: the Ward on March 31, 2021, 11:38:28 PM
Laser bore sights sure do help save on ammo. There was a member here that had a thread on how he did it, with pictures also. It's been quite some time, but i think the member's name was mudhen? I can't remember what sub-forum it was in either, but i think it was similar to what you are describing Tom. It really does work well!
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: ElkTurkMan on April 01, 2021, 08:05:29 AM
Quote from: Jimspur on March 30, 2021, 09:55:27 PM
Good idea Tom - which model do you have?
                               Jim
[/ x2 which model do you have? I am very interested in this as well.
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Marc on April 01, 2021, 03:14:05 PM
Also...  Don't sight or bore sight with turkey loads...  Use cheap target loads to dial things in, and then use a good (turkey) load to make sure they are shooting where the target loads do.  If they shoot different it will be a small difference.
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: guesswho on April 01, 2021, 03:27:59 PM
I've used one for several years.   And just in the last month bought one specifically for the 20 that looks like a shell.   I really like it and it's simple.   Turn it on and put in the chamber.
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on April 01, 2021, 05:44:01 PM
Quote from: Jimspur on March 30, 2021, 09:55:27 PM
Good idea Tom - which model do you have?
                               Jim

Sorry Jim, just saw this. I have the S-L 100 model. It fits all climbers from .22 Cal to .50 Cal. -lus 20 gauge and 12 gauge shotguns. No additional  arbors required. I believe it was Less than 100 bucks.
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on April 01, 2021, 05:45:05 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on March 30, 2021, 10:34:02 PM
I agree Tom, I've used one for years with my rifles and shotguns, it has more than paid for itself..

X2, amen. With pricing on ammo, it pays for itself real fast. Be well Greg
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on April 01, 2021, 05:45:44 PM
Quote from: Meleagris gallopavo on March 31, 2021, 09:40:28 PM
I use one.   I just adjust the red dot to meet the red dot produced by the bore sight.  I still shoot the target though.


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Amen, it does get it real close....
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on April 01, 2021, 05:46:25 PM
Quote from: albrubacker on March 30, 2021, 11:11:52 PM
Thanks for sharing! ????


You bet, hope it helps you...
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on April 01, 2021, 05:48:33 PM
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on April 01, 2021, 08:05:29 AM
Quote from: Jimspur on March 30, 2021, 09:55:27 PM
Good idea Tom - which model do you have?
                               Jim
[/ x2 which model do you have? I am very interested in this as well.
Quote from: the Ward on March 31, 2021, 11:38:28 PM
Laser bore sights sure do help save on ammo. There was a member here that had a thread on how he did it, with pictures also. It's been quite some time, but i think the member's name was mudhen? I can't remember what sub-forum it was in either, but i think it was similar to what you are describing Tom. It really does work well!



S-L 100 is the model. It works with 12 and 20 gauges. You can buy additional arbors I believe.. good luck...


Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on April 01, 2021, 05:49:28 PM
Quote from: guesswho on April 01, 2021, 03:27:59 PM
I've used one for several years.   And just in the last month bought one specifically for the 20 that looks like a shell.   I really like it and it's simple.   Turn it on and put in the chamber.
Quote from: Marc on April 01, 2021, 03:14:05 PM
Also...  Don't sight or bore sight with turkey loads...  Use cheap target loads to dial things in, and then use a good (turkey) load to make sure they are shooting where the target loads do.  If they shoot different it will be a small difference.



Amen guys, good thoughts


Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on April 01, 2021, 06:04:49 PM
Great ideas All. It seems the days of recreational shooting are put on hold for a while :/  it was nice to be able to shoot just to shoot.
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on April 01, 2021, 06:40:05 PM
Amen, this ammo shortage is scary......
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Jimspur on April 01, 2021, 09:01:16 PM
Quote from: Tom007 on April 01, 2021, 05:48:33 PM
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on April 01, 2021, 08:05:29 AM
Quote from: Jimspur on March 30, 2021, 09:55:27 PM
Good idea Tom - which model do you have?
                               Jim
[/ x2 which model do you have? I am very interested in this as well.
Quote from: the Ward on March 31, 2021, 11:38:28 PM
Laser bore sights sure do help save on ammo. There was a member here that had a thread on how he did it, with pictures also. It's been quite some time, but i think the member's name was mudhen? I can't remember what sub-forum it was in either, but i think it was similar to what you are describing Tom. It really does work well!



S-L 100 is the model. It works with 12 and 20 gauges. You can buy additional arbors I believe.. good luck...



Thanks Tom

Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: Tom007 on April 02, 2021, 05:16:51 AM
Quote from: Jimspur on April 01, 2021, 09:01:16 PM
Quote from: Tom007 on April 01, 2021, 05:48:33 PM
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on April 01, 2021, 08:05:29 AM
Quote from: Jimspur on March 30, 2021, 09:55:27 PM
Good idea Tom - which model do you have?
                               Jim
[/ x2 which model do you have? I am very interested in this as well.
Quote from: the Ward on March 31, 2021, 11:38:28 PM
Laser bore sights sure do help save on ammo. There was a member here that had a thread on how he did it, with pictures also. It's been quite some time, but i think the member's name was mudhen? I can't remember what sub-forum it was in either, but i think it was similar to what you are describing Tom. It really does work well!



S-L 100 is the model. It works with 12 and 20 gauges. You can buy additional arbors I believe.. good luck...



Thanks Tom


You bet Jim. If you get one and have any questions, feel free to message me. Be safe...
Title: Re: Save money and priceless shells
Post by: FLGobstopper on April 02, 2021, 09:54:16 AM
Thanks for the tip!

I could see that especially being helpful after a miss (never happened to me :TooFunny:) and you want to make sure the dot or sight is still inline.