What Is The Best Laser Bore Sighter? We Look At 5 Great Options

By Joe

COMPARISON TABLE OF THE BEST LASER BORE SIGHTER OPTIONS

The table below compares 10 laser bore sighter options. To see any of the laser bore sighters below on Amazon.com, simply click on the sighter’s image to take you to that sighter’s product page.

Laser Bore Sight	Description	Rating	Cost
	SightMark Laser Bore Sights Cartridge Sizes: SightMark AccuDot Laser Bore Sight – 223 Model SM39001		$$
	223 Bore Sight Laser Red Dot In-Chamber Cartridge ✮ .223 REM / 5.56 Red Dot Laser Sighter ✮		$
	SiteLite Mag Laser Boresighter		$$$$$
	LaserLyte 22-50 Caliber Mini Bore Sight		$$$$
	Sightmark Triple Duty Universal Bore Sight (Red)		$$$
	Bushnell Professional Boresighter Kit with Case and .17-.45 Caliber Expandable Arbors		$$$$
	Professional Laser Bore Sighter, Green		$$$$$
	ELENKER CAL 223 5.56mm Rem Gauge Laser Bore Sighter Boresight Red Dot		$
	Red Dot Laser Bore Sighter BoreSighter Kit for .22 to .50 Caliber Rifle Scope Handgun Red Dot Boresight Kit Set Tools Accessory-0.22 to 0.50 Bore Sight Kit		$$
	P2M In-Chamber Laser Bore Sight, Red, 12-Gauge		$

What is the best laser bore sighter? There are a lot of laser bore sighter options available. Some really expensive and some a bit more affordable. So what makes them different? We look at 5 laser bore sighters that we really like. Key considerations we kept in mind was

• Price
• Ease of use
• Performance
• Overall build quality
• Battery life

If you want some tips on how to use a laser bore sighter, check out this video that describes how to laser bore sight a rifle:

Our 5 Top Laser Bore Sighter Options

Below we look at 5 laser sighter options that we really like. But we know there are other laser bore sighters out there that are also really good, and could possible be named the best laser bore sighter. If you have some thoughts on a laser bore sighter that you believe should be on our list, please share your thoughts in the comments section below. We would love to hear from you!

SightMark AccuDot Laser Bore Sight – 223 Model SM39001

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In one’s search for the best laser bore sighter, one is looking for a sight that is sturdy enough to hold up in field conditions, but offers precise sighting capabilities. It also helps if the sight can be transferred among firearms. To these ends, this SightMark laser delivers. It comes in a sturdy brass casing, has a boresight that quickly moves in on and sights targets, has a practical large laser target (about dime-sized), and although designed for .223 use, can be used for similar caliber rifles, such as the 5.56. Further helping this product in its quest for best laser bore sighter are its reliable batteries, built in centering, and consistent performance in target shooting. Single biggest complaint about this laser bore sighter is that it seems to be overlarge for some .223 rifle chambers. The product can jam in chambers and be difficult to extract. There has also been some minor complaints concerning batteries draining quickly if left in the product. The manufacturer claims that this model has a 15-100 foot range, but some users say that it’s more accurately a 25-100 foot one. This SightMark product retails at approximately $23 and comes with a carrying pouch.

223 Bore Sight Laser Red Dot In-Chamber Cartridge .223 REM / 5.56 Red Dot Laser Sighter

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This candidate for best laser bore sighter is manufactured by GoZierTactical, a law enforcement firearm accessory favorite. Adjusting (“sight twisting”) generally is not needed with this product, though it is generally more effective at the 50 yard mark when used in conjunction with live ammunition. This can also be used with a 5.56 caliber, loads quickly, can be used with the rifle bolt open, and no chamber jamming issues have been reported. Only real complaint concerns this product’s batteries, which die quickly and only seem capable of holding a limited charge. This particular laser seems to work equally well for stationary target shooting and tracking live prey. This best laser bore sighter nominee does not have a carrying case, but offers resealable plastic packaging, and retails for $20.

SiteLite Mag Laser Boresighter

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This best laser bore sighter contender is a SiteLite product that is among the more expensive of the products reviewed here, but it more than compensates for this by including a number of features. These include:

• lifetime product warranty
• fits a wide variety of rifle calibers including several shotgun models
• features the SiteLite BTS program which can produce a target for various firearm and ammunition types
• features the SRL Scope Leveler to center crosshairs before using laser
• includes DVD of company president on a hunt in which he uses product to bring down 255 pound mule deer

In addition to these features, this contender for our best laser bore sighter award gets high marks for its accuracy with both stationary and live targets, the range of gun barrel sizes that it can be used with, and the ease with which this sight can be adapted (with O rings) to fit various caliber guns. Only real negative feedback from users concerning this sight concerns its plastic switch, which can break off with extended use, and some security concerns when trying to access included internet materials. Aside from factory packaging, this product does not come with a carrying case or a protective cover.

LaserLyte 22-50 Caliber Mini Bore Sight

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In our quest for the best laser bore sighter, one of the items on our “wish list” is that the physical size of the sight could be reduced without either compromising centering or sighting accuracy. LaserLyte was apparently listening, as it has produced a laser bore sighter that is 50% smaller than its previous models, while still being easy to use and adjust on a range of firearms without sacrificing accuracy. The result is a laser sight that saves both time and money, as its accuracy means that less ammunition has to be used. The product fits longer barreled pistols, and can be used with shotguns if an adaptor is installed. This best laser bore sighter is remarkably accurate for its size, getting within three or four inches of center at 25 yards, and even getting impressive results at 100-150 yards. The construct of this product is lightweight in design, but it holds up well, even under field conditions. This particular sight does not drop into firearm chambers, meaning some users may have to do a little more adjusting. Only real negative reports with this particular product concerns its batteries, which some users claim come out of the box “dead”. This appears to be a retailer as opposed to manufacturer issue however.

Sightmark Triple Duty Universal Bore Sight

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As we wind down our hunt for the best laser bore sighter, we come to another Sightmark product offering. This sight is far more versatile than traditional “arbor” type site, being compatible with all rifle and pistol types. This Sitemark is also quite accurate, easy to center, and has a durable construct, making it a good choice for field use. This sight contains a very strong magnet and adjusts easily to all metal barrel types, cutting down on centering time. This best laser bore sighter nominee is our only candidate to feature a green laser, which is easier to see in outdoor daylight. And users give high marks to Sightmark’s customer services department for quick response times and helpful suggestions with this product. The Triple Duty has a number of issues with its batteries, ranging from dead or the wrong batteries arriving with the product, to batteries not holding a charge for very long, to being difficult to recharge. This product comes with no accessories.

How Do The Laser Bore Sighters Compare?

Before choosing a best laser bore sighter, let’s remember why we’re using one in the first place. Despite what all of those Hollywood sniper movies imply, these sights don’t allow one to simply attach the sight, look through the scope, and draw a bead on the target. What they do do is allow the firearm user to do is get much closer to the target, making up the remaining striking distance themselves. Therefore, in reviewing these products, our first concern was the sight’s accuracy, its ease in centering, and how easy it was to adjust on the barrel, which can affect the sight’s overall performance. Given the size of these sights and how often they have to be moved around, durability of these products was our next consideration.

How easy these sights were to adjust on barrels and put into and remove from chambers was another consideration, since it seemed to affect product performance for some users, especially users wanting to use the same sight on different types of firearms. With the exception of a single product reviewed here that seemed to have multiple issues on this front, batteries were not especially considered in scoring these products. Problems were reported across the board with charge life and adaptor use, but closer examination shows these issues to be largely a result of operator error. While they are essential to the functioning of these laser bore sighters, they are easily obtained at any number of stores (CR2 3 volt lithium batteries for flashlights work nicely for these sights) and are inexpensive, with packages of them retailing at under $10. Users of this type of sight are advised to have a source of these batteries even before they obtain these sights.

The SiteMark AccuDot is an accurate, sturdy, inexpensive sight that is fairly easy to use, making it not a bad choice for casual and novice users. It is limited in firearm calibers that it can be used with, and users have complained of extraction difficulties when it is used in chambers. A number of users have also disputed the distance accuracy claimed by the manufacturer.

GoZier Tactical’s 223 Bore Sight Laser Red Dot we found to be the best all around inexpensive laser sight. It’s durable, performs well under different conditions, and lacks the jamming and adjustment issues of some of these other products.

It’s difficult to find much wrong with the multi-featured SiteLite Mag Laser Boresighter, though its price may cause “sticker shock” for some. Some users have reported switch damage, though this may be due to user handling.

You get what you pay for apparently, because the pricey LaserLyte 22-50 Caliber Mini Bore Sight is another one of our favorites. Many users will appreciate its smaller size and sleeker shape that sacrifices nothing in accuracy.

But then again, money isn’t everything, since the Sightmark Triple Duty Universal Bore Sight is a comfortable mid-level price, and scores well in all categories, especially in firearm versatility. The green laser is a boon for daytime use. Just keep a close eye on its battery levels until Sightmark addresses this issue.

Our Choice For The Best Laser Bore Sighter

In terms of ease of use, accuracy, durability, and price, we’ve awarded the Sightmark Triple Duty Universal Bore Sighter our best laser bore sighter prize, with the SiteLite Mag Laser Boresighter placing a close second. Both products are accurate, reliable, can be used with a range of firearms, and should be considered for either target or field use.

What Do You Think – What Is The Best Laser Bore Sighter?

We really hope you have found this article helpful! We realize there are other laser bore sighters out there that are also really good. If you have a laser bore sighter in mind that you believe should be on our list of the best laser bore sighter options, please share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

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