LASER POINTERS IN SHOOTING
Laser target pointers are a type of laser with relatively low power, having a highly focused beam of red or, less often, green color. Such target indicators can be mounted on a long rifle, short rifle, firearm, or even a crossbow. What are the characteristics of such indicators and what is the difference between the various models?
Types of laser sights
Laser pointers are miniature devices mounted on a weapon to facilitate rapid assembly for a shot. The thin beam of light emitted by them, properly adjusted, illuminates the intended hit points for us. This helps to quickly fire a shot without first aligning the bow tie with the sorcery. In sports shooting, the most common laser sights are those with red and green light beams. Red lasers make it easier to aim in poorer lighting conditions and at night, consume little power, and the devices are resistant to low and high temperatures. Green lasers are much more powerful, and the illuminated spot is highly visible even in bright sunlight. However, the problem is the relatively high power consumption and high sensitivity to high and low temperatures. For this reason, most manufacturers choose a red beam.
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Laser sights for short windcheaters
For short guns, pistol wind guns, or in short ASG replicas, the most common indicators are models mounted directly under the barrel. Laser sights can be used on most pistols with a 22mm wide accessory rail, but you need to pay attention to how they are "mounted". For example, one of the more popular Umarex TAC windshield lasers is mounted by sliding on the rail and may not fit pistol models whose accessory rails are built in at the front. In this case, it is best to use a model that is applied by sliding the mounting jaws apart, such as the Walther MSL model.
After attaching the laser, it needs to be adjusted - just like a scope or collimator sight. This is done by two tiny screws located near the eyelet of the device. These screws work similarly to the aforementioned types of optics - one is responsible for vertical adjustment and the other for horizontal adjustment. Keeping in mind that in the case of air rifle shooting the parabola of the shotgun's flight is already visible at 15-20 meters, we should choose an intermediate distance to the target and take a control shot (preferably by immobilizing the weapon in a vice beforehand). Then we start the laser and use the adjustment screws to bring the spot to the control hit point. We fire another control shot and check that it coincides with the predetermined position. And that's it, we can enjoy the set indicator.
Laser sights for long riflescopes
If you want to mount a laser sight to a long-barreled air rifle, the power and recoil of the spring rifle become an issue. Windsock lasers are relatively delicate devices and can easily shift. For this reason, we recommend the use of such sights in windcheaters powered by Co2 gas and PCP (compressed air) models. As with a pistol, the sight is mounted on a 22mm rail and then adjusted. The only difference is the distance at which we initially shoot the carbine with the laser. Realistically, we can move the hit point up to 30-40 meters.
Laser sights in training.
The laser pointer is ideal for training to shoot from forced positions without pre-shooting the target instruments. By training with a laser spot, we can develop the reflex of properly arranging the weapon and firing a shot on the move without first ripping the targeting instruments.
Lasers for calibration
In the offer of our store, you will also find a laser for calibrating target scopes. The device comes with a set of caps, which allow you to place the laser directly in the barrel of the weapon. Then you run it and, looking through the collimator or scope, adjust the position of the crosshairs so that they coincide directly with the laser. Such an adjustment saves ammunition, which is important for firearms. The calibration laser can also serve as a device for memorizing the scope's setting - for example, when we have different types of optics, used alternately. After shooting a given scope, we mount the laser in the barrel, and then use the adjustment screws to guide the spot to the center of the crosshairs - we need to remember at what distance we set the spot.
Summary
As you can see, lasers in guns and air rifles are not just an extra fiddly thing, but this useful device that improves the speed of the shot helps in training or facilitates the adjustment of the scope. In addition, we offer lasers combined with a flashlight and laser target illumination for mounting on the scope. So if there is a need, there is certainly something for everyone. And as always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact our consultant department.
