Having acquired a rabbit control job on a Golf Course I bought a CZ .17HMR rifle. I felt the calibre’s trajectory and terminal affect was better suited to the longish distances involved in terminating their club memberships. Whilst at the gunshop I noticed a Laserlyte .17HMR Bore Sighter. After reading the blurb I was impressed enough to buy it, feeling it could save on ammo.  I set up the CZ with a Weaver scope, moderator and bipod and headed off to zero at 100-yards. I couldn’t have asked for a better day, no wind and plenty of light. Opening the package showed a brass, 17HMR-shaped unit along with four tiny batteries and a padded case.

I See The Light

Dropping in the batteries and chambering the unit I closed the bolt and I took a squint through the scope, adjusted the magnification to full and bingo; a flashing, red dot, 3 MOA left and four high. It appeared to be approx. ½” and well defined, even in bright light. Another feature is it strobes which extends battery life. Using the bipod and butt bag for support I adjusted the zero till the crosshairs were dead centre on the red dot, then went to the target and drew a circle round the flashing dot. Back at the gun I ejected the Laserlyte and stowed it in its padded case, loaded up and made ready. Not expecting much I was surprised to find the first round had struck 2.7” right and 2.5” high of the dot, the next four followed suit. Four shots got me bang on centre. I was impressed. 

Knock About

I have a habit of knocking scopes on gate posts, so if you have to check the zero in the field the Laserlyte is a godsend. As you can use the red dot in relation to the point of impact at your set distance. So I dropped a round on target and then put the Laserlyte back in. The dot was now 2 MOA low and 1.5 left, so if I had to check or readjust I knew where I had to be. I wrote this info on the side of the scope for future reference. It’s another benefit of this stunning piece of kit. Build quality is outstanding and it has obviously been manufactured to the highest of tolerances. The Laserlyte is powered by four 348 batteries that provide one hour of continuous use. Whether it’s the initial sight-in or checking to see if the rifle is still in zero, both can be achieved quickly saving time and precious ammo.

Laserlyte .17 HMR Cartridge Bore Tool

Code: LASLYTE-LAS-17H

Price: £96.00

Contact: Edgar Brothers Ltd, 01625 613177

For: A practical check zero and set up device

Against: Not essential for initial zeroing and costs about the same as 300-rounds of HMR

Verdict: A useful tool in the field if you feel it’s worth it

Having acquired a rabbit control job on a Golf Course I bought a CZ .17HMR rifle. I felt the calibre’s trajectory and terminal affect was better suited to the longish distances involved in terminating their club memberships. Whilst at the gunshop I noticed a Laserlyte .17HMR Bore Sighter. After reading the blurb I was impressed enough to buy it, feeling it could save on ammo.  I set up the CZ with a Weaver scope, moderator and bipod and headed off to zero at 100-yards. I couldn’t have asked for a better day, no wind and plenty of light. Opening the package showed a brass, 17HMR-shaped unit along with four tiny batteries and a padded case.

I See The Light

Dropping in the batteries and chambering the unit I closed the bolt and I took a squint through the scope, adjusted the magnification to full and bingo; a flashing, red dot, 3 MOA left and four high. It appeared to be approx. ½” and well defined, even in bright light. Another feature is it strobes which extends battery life. Using the bipod and butt bag for support I adjusted the zero till the crosshairs were dead centre on the red dot, then went to the target and drew a circle round the flashing dot. Back at the gun I ejected the Laserlyte and stowed it in its padded case, loaded up and made ready. Not expecting much I was surprised to find the first round had struck 2.7” right and 2.5” high of the dot, the next four followed suit. Four shots got me bang on centre. I was impressed. 

Knock About

I have a habit of knocking scopes on gate posts, so if you have to check the zero in the field the Laserlyte is a godsend. As you can use the red dot in relation to the point of impact at your set distance. So I dropped a round on target and then put the Laserlyte back in. The dot was now 2 MOA low and 1.5 left, so if I had to check or readjust I knew where I had to be. I wrote this info on the side of the scope for future reference. It’s another benefit of this stunning piece of kit. Build quality is outstanding and it has obviously been manufactured to the highest of tolerances. The Laserlyte is powered by four 348 batteries that provide one hour of continuous use. Whether it’s the initial sight-in or checking to see if the rifle is still in zero, both can be achieved quickly saving time and precious ammo.

Laserlyte .17 HMR Cartridge Bore Tool

Code: LASLYTE-LAS-17H

Price: £96.00

Contact: Edgar Brothers Ltd, 01625 613177

For: A practical check zero and set up device

Against: Not essential for initial zeroing and costs about the same as 300-rounds of HMR

Verdict: A useful tool in the field if you feel it’s worth it