What is the purpose of using a bore sighting tool?

Using a bore sighting tool is primarily intended to assist in the alignment of a scope with the rifle's barrel. This tool allows a shooter to visually align the reticle of the scope with the bore axis, ensuring that when the shooter looks through the scope, they are accurately aiming in the direction that the bullet will travel when fired. Proper alignment is crucial for minimizing the number of shots needed to zero in the scope, saving both time and ammunition during the sighting process.

In contrast to other options, bore sighting does not involve cleaning the rifle, measuring the trigger pull, or managing recoil. Cleaning and maintenance of the rifle are essential routines but serve a different purpose and do not directly affect the alignment of sights. Measuring trigger pull is relevant to trigger mechanism adjustments rather than to sight alignment. Similarly, recoil management pertains to the handling and stability of the shooter during firing, which is separate from the initial sighting and alignment process.