What's the practical use of a laser on a rifle?

[BigBear]

HA. I'd be happy with a car I could go over 40 mph with and feel safe in... one with a radio and electronics that worked (windows, seats, odometer/spedometer, etc)
would be nice too. lol.

No bumper, no suspension, no electronics, fun car.

[mutt]

That's not really the point though. In my opinion, it is more about buying things you'll use. I don't need a 600 hp vehicle, but I sure as hell would use one. A laser on a high powered rifle, not so much. Unless I use it to guide a cat missile across the room and up the wall to the light switch.

+1. I'm looking for stuff that's practical. And if it's cool at the same time, all the better. But I will have fun deciding what's practical and what's not as I try stuff.

Now if I could only find a way to legally own a laser guided missile...

[rhineoshott]

I've often liked the concept of putting four lasers on a quad rail surrounding the barrel. When you aim, the bullet is in the center of of the diamond. Sight it in at about 200 yards. The main application would be CQB. I'm probably just dreaming of cool things...

[5.45x39]

You could use it for dry fire practice to see how much you're flinching/pulling/etc by shining it on a wall or something while dry firing.

[mutt]

I've often liked the concept of putting four lasers on a quad rail surrounding the barrel. When you aim, the bullet is in the center of of the diamond. Sight it in at about 200 yards. The main application would be CQB. I'm probably just dreaming of cool things...

'Phase plasma rifle in the 40 watt range' (in authentic Arnold accent).

You could use it for dry fire practice to see how much you're flinching/pulling/etc by shining it on a wall or something while dry firing.

That might actually be a good idea. I'll try it and see how crappy my technique really is =)

[Irving]

Now if I could only find a way to legally own a laser guided missile...

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA237.html

You could use it for dry fire practice to see how much you're flinching/pulling/etc by shining it on a wall or something while dry firing.

You could do that with a penny on the front sight just as easily and a lot cheaper as well though.

[Backinblackrifles]

Never know when you might have to shoot out a moving car while driving with one hand that A2 ctc dot sure does help.

[BigBear]

You could do that with a penny on the front sight just as easily and a lot cheaper as well though.

Stuart, you're taking away the man's "fun" factor friend! lol.

[mutt]

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA237.html

But will the cat explode on impact?
Somehow I think a Paveway or Hellfire variety would be much more satisfying!

[GunTroll]

Visible lasers on an AR are silly. IR lasers are cool! Busting yotes with the "laser beam" is a blast!