Optics Tools and Accessories
Optics tools and accessories cover the supporting gear that helps you mount, protect, and maintain a scope or sight properly — boresighters for getting on paper faster, reticle leveling tools for eliminating cant, scope covers for protecting glass in the field, and sight adjustment tools for pistol sights. These small accessories often make the difference between a properly set up optic and one that's just bolted on and hoped for the best.
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Boresighters: Getting on Paper Faster
The Bushnell Laser Boresighter covers multiple calibers (.22-.50) and projects a laser down the bore to give a rough zero before ever firing a shot, saving ammunition and range time during initial scope mounting. A boresighter doesn't replace live-fire zeroing, but it dramatically reduces how many rounds you need to walk shots onto paper at the start.
Reticle Leveling: Why Cant Matters
The Wheeler Professional Reticle Leveling System (PRLS) ensures your scope's reticle is perfectly level relative to the rifle's bore, which matters more than most shooters realize — even a few degrees of reticle cant introduces horizontal error that grows with distance. This is especially important for anyone shooting at extended range where small cant errors compound significantly.
Scope and Sight Protection: Butler Creek and Timber Creek Covers
Butler Creek's flip-open scope covers (available in numbered sizes matching specific objective and eyepiece diameters) protect glass from scratches and debris while allowing instant access with a flip rather than removing a cap entirely. Timber Creek's scope covers serve a similar purpose in a thermoplastic construction, giving hunters options across different lens diameters and mounting styles.
Sight Adjustment and Maintenance Tools
Truglo's Sight-Setter and Combo Tool are built specifically for adjusting Glock sights, addressing the common frustration of trying to drift a pistol sight without dedicated tools. Real Avid's Front Sight Adjuster serves a similar role for other platforms, while Breakthrough's Anti-Fog Lens Cleaner keeps glass clear in humid or cold conditions where fogging can ruin a shot opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions: Optics Tools & Accessories
Do I still need to zero my rifle if I use a boresighter?
Yes — a boresighter gets you close enough to hit paper quickly, saving ammunition, but live-fire zeroing is still necessary to confirm actual point of impact for your specific ammunition and rifle.
Why does reticle cant matter if my scope still sees the target?
Even small amounts of cant (tilt) introduce horizontal error in your shot that grows worse at longer distances — a scope can look level through the eyepiece while still being canted relative to the bore, which is why a dedicated leveling tool matters.
What size scope cover do I need?
Butler Creek covers are sized by number to match specific objective and eyepiece diameters — measure your scope's actual lens diameter before ordering rather than guessing based on scope power or brand.
See Also: Rifle Scopes • Optics & Sights