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(based on 19 ratings)
Brand: Bushnell
Located in: Binoculars & Telescopes, Sporting Optics & Accessories
Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.4 stars
(based on 19 reviews)
68% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Accurate(6), Clear(4), Easy to adjust(3), Easy to install(6), Easy to use(3)
Cons:
Lacks power(3)
Best Uses:
Hunting(6), Short range(3)
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ recreational(6), Hunter / fisherman(6), Occasional shooter(3)
 
Nice item. works perfectly.
By SawbonesVerified Purchaser from Radcliff, KY on 1/12/2011
Pros:
Accurate, Adequate Power, Clear , Easy To Adjust, Easy To Install, Rugged
Best Uses:
Competitive Shooting, Hunting, Short Range, Tactical
Describe Yourself:
Occasional Shooter
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

Used to align laser sights and scopes.

 
Great boresighter!
By ChuckVerified Purchaser from Cleveland, Ohio on 4/12/2010
Pros:
Accurate, Adequate Power
Cons:
Switch a little fragile
Best Uses:
Tactical
Describe Yourself:
Occasional Shooter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

Makes it very easy to sight in without wasting ammo

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
On/off switch broken.
By pirateVerified Purchaser from Surf City, NJ on 3/21/2010
Describe Yourself:
Law Enforcement/Military
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

On/oFF switch is broken.

 
Junk. Don't waste your $.
By unsatisfiedVerified Purchaser from SC on 1/10/2010
Cons:
Lacks Power
Describe Yourself:
Hunter
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

Cheaply made and the switch rarely worked. Light was very hard to see even in a darkened room.
Call to the company did not solve the problem.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
2inches at 100 yards....wow
By satisfied shooterVerified Purchaser from centeral michigan woods on 1/10/2010
Pros:
Accurate, Clear , Easy To Install
Cons:
Lacks Power
Best Uses:
Hunting
Describe Yourself:
Hunter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

this bore sighter is the ticket for occasonal use.i bought it at the same time that i bought a new muzzle loader.the beam is not superbright but is adequate.i used it as directed.very simple.i pointed it at a white barn after dark and moved the cross hairs to the dot.5 minuts tops.i took the gun to the range and my first shot was less than 2 inches from point of aim at 100 yards .i made the needed adjustments and had my rifle dead on in 3 shots..saved me 20 dollars in ammo and a sore shoulder...a bargain at twice the price..killed two deer on my first two times out after sighting in .a 60yard and a 85 yard shot

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
What happened?
By golfishVerified Purchaser from Bloomfield, IA on 1/10/2010
Pros:
Accurate, Adequate Power, Clear , Easy To Adjust, Easy To Install, Rugged
Cons:
Quit working
Best Uses:
Hunting
Describe Yourself:
Hunter
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

I thought I had something. Put the red dot scope on my .50 cal. muzzle loader turned on the laser made some adjustments, ...Perfect.

Next time I went to use it on my shot gun, it would not power up.

 
Great bore sight gets the job done quick
By jakedogVerified Purchaser from yakima wa on 1/10/2010
Pros:
Rugged
Best Uses:
Hunting
Describe Yourself:
Hunter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

Works fine easy to use.And the price was perfect

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
Bushnell has poor quality and service
By Steven in Las VegasVerified Reviewer from Las Vegas, NV on 12/2/2009
Cons:
Fitting Required, Inaccurate, Lacks Power
Best Uses:
Short Range
Describe Yourself:
Gun Collector
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

I bought this due to the great price. However, 2 issues were encountered to make this a poor quality item. The on/off switch is a joke! It is fixable by inserting two washers up against the battery like others recommended. The other issue is that the cheaply made arbors does not expand evenly, meaning that when I insert it to the barrel (I did this several times to serveral rifles), I look at the red dot vs my scope, align it, but then if I turn the boresighter in a circle while still in the barrel, the red dot moves and creates a circle of about 5 in diameter at about 40feet. So it does not get you centered. I called Bushnell's customer service hoping to get a new arbor, but the rep was a inconpetent and refused. Instead she sent me to tech support, which I waited on hold for over 30 minutes on two occassions, and each time I got fed up and hung up. I will NEVER buy Bushnell again, as their product is poor quality and service even worse!

 
Worked great, with in about 20 minutes.
By airbalanceVerified Purchaser from Omaha, NE on 11/2/2009
Pros:
Accurate, Adequate Power, Clear , Easy To Adjust, Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Hunting
Describe Yourself:
Hunter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

Just what I wanted. Can't do better than that

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good for the price
By KirkVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 11/2/2009
Pros:
Accurate, Easy To Install
Cons:
Battery loosens easily
Best Uses:
Getting sights on paper
Describe Yourself:
Occasional Shooter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

Arbors offer adjustable fit. Good product for the price. Definitely helps get your scope or other sights on paper at 25-50 yards max.

 
easy to use, worth of the money
By k_c_sunVerified Purchaser from point roberts, wa on 8/19/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Hunting, Short Range
Describe Yourself:
Hunter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

functions well, the manul is too simple,don't know how to change the battery.

[0 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
It appears to be an improved model.
By HankVerified Purchaser from Colonial Beach,VA on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Widely Compatible Adapter
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

Since I have not used it yet I don't have any comments about it.

 
Great for universal-use
By ConstantinosVerified Purchaser from Beatrice, NE on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Good Padding, Great Optics, Strong Construction, Widely Compatible Adapter
Best Uses:
Terrestrial Viewing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

For general universal laser siting for each of my guns; Great for preliminary siting.
Suggest that the user use the next smallest adapter down and adjust for best bore fitting.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
It'll put you on the paper...
By Captain RVerified Purchaser from Charleston, SC on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Widely Compatible Adapter
Cons:
Poor switch but fixable
Best Uses:
Basic sight allignment
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

It worked well for rifles .22-.45 using the supplied bushings. Get the right bushing on (smaller than the bore and expanded to almost snug), put it in place and twist just enough for the bushing to hold bore sight in place in the muzzle... Turn it on carefully and adjust your sights. Your first live round should be close enough to get things right. I made a little adapter and used it on a pistol too. For the money, it's a pretty good deal keeping in mind its a "first step" in sighting in.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
great little laser
By archery fanaticVerified Purchaser from winter wi on 12/30/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Low Light
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

this product is great. Its easy to use. The only thing I found I didn't like about it was the on and off switch, is very touchy. Would recommend highly

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It's just OK...But...you get what you ..
By The HunterVerified Purchaser from Hilton Head, SC on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

This is a low level bore sighter, and it's biggest drawback is a very cheap laser light. It disperses way too much, even at a paltry 25 feet for good results for a precision shooting rifle. Good for bore sighting in a 22 or a pellet gun at best.

 
Would be good if you can turn it on
By HunterVerified Reviewer from York, PA on 11/28/2008
Pros:
Widely Compatible Adapter
Cons:
Poor Construction
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

The first time it was used, it functioned well, however the second time I could not get the laser to stay on. The switch is extremely cheap. I am very unhappy with this item. Of course, the warranty has expired.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
great value
By workhurtsVerified Reviewer from the internets on 11/27/2008
Pros:
Good Padding, Widely Compatible Adapter
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

[...] Use this as I feel a bore sight should be used, and it works fine. You should not expect to put one in the x ring on your first shot. You should expect to hit the paper and refine from there. Not a bad design, I didn't really understand how it worked until I tried. There are several sizes of plastic collets that screw on the end. You expand the collet until it just hits the rifling of your barrel. Slide the bore sight in until the wide taper is snug to your muzzle, then turn the bore sight a touch more to tighten the collet and draw the taper tight to the muzzle. When I chucked the bore sight in a cheap lathe at work and turned the lathe by hand, the laser dot drew about a 4" circle at 80ft. When I put the bore sight in scoped rifles that I knew were sighted in, the dot was right on the crosshair left to right and as much below as I would expect for the range. The cheap lathe probably exacerbated the runout I saw. I tried this in a .22 rifle, .22 pistol, .45 acp pistol, 12 gauge rifled barrel shotgun and it worked perfect. When I tried it in a .223 AR-15 I found the taper touched the flash suppressor instead of the muzzle which I suspect might cause misalignment. I had no problems with the switch, though I can see how there could be issues. For the money, a very good value! Only wish it would fit .177 also.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
The little laser that could
By DiggerVerified Purchaser from Daly City, CA on 9/24/2008
Pros:
Good Padding, Widely Compatible Adapter
Cons:
Funky switch
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Bushnell Bushnell Laser Boresighter, Battery Powered, with Arbors for .22 through .50 Caliber Firearms & Shotguns:

What I like is the price of the item. Was shipped well and had no other faults besides a sightly faulty on/off switch. Once I fixed or adjusted the switch it worked as described. Got me on paper. And fine tuning right on target.
Thank You

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