Borescope

[ftrovato]

Anyone here have qualified advice to offer on borescopes. I see there is a market on Amazon pricing them from $30 to a few hundred dollars. I'd think if the cheaper ones work that you hook to a smart phone there is no need to spend more than $50. Yes/No?

 

[Laniarius]

I have one of those cheap ones and it's good enough for what I wanted: just to see if there are more obvious problems.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

I have the Teslong 45in flex with viewer
I like it over others I have used in the past.
But I use it several times a day almost everyday at work. So the price was justified for what I do

 

[jpr9954]

I have one of the cheap iPhone/smart phone based one from EndoSnake. It is Ok but nothing to write home about.

The Teslong is what the gunsmithing school at Montgomery Community College uses and I've heard good things about it. They are not the most expensive either.

What I'd really like to have is one of the rhinoscopes that my ENT uses when he examines my sinuses. Unfortunately, they are in the multi-thousand dollar range.

 

[Inline6]

@ftrovato I have hawk bore scopes and 100.00 bore scope I picked up from Amazon. I use the 100.00 scope way more. It is the best bank for the buck. I can see what's going on and take pictures to send if required. I would have no problem buying a backpack or just have one on hand t9 use in a motor if need be.

 

[Laniarius]

It's the 36" Teslong that I have. It cost $70 Canadian in 2020.

 

[Daggaboy375]

+1 Teslong.

 

[Luvthunt]

+2 Teslong

 

[Hogpatrol]

I use an older wired Lyman but they do have a wireless model. Uses an SD card for saving pics. Use it mainly for cleaning check.

https://www.amazon.com/Lyman-Borecam-Pro-Wireless-Camera/dp/B08PDNH3LV

 

[Adam S]

I have a Teslong and it has worked well for me. I have never tried any others, so I don't have any real reference point, but I have been happy with it.

 

[ftrovato]

Thanks Guys! Sounds like there is no reason to buy more than Teslong.....

 

[PARA45]

Great info, I’ve always wanted one. Now I have a starting point.

 

[BeeMaa]

I've had a Site Lite SL-500 for years and it works great for rifles and shotguns. I've even used it on a crossbow. At the time I believe I paid around $100 for it.

Regardless of what you use, you'll end up at the range punching holes. The advantage is that you are on paper and possibly right on target more quickly. That's much appreciated with some of the heavy hitters the guys on AH shoot. Best of luck.

 

[Dinsdale]

Teslong fan club here, me too.

Have both a flex shaft and ridge; works great for the price. Flex shaft I use at work to take a look in wall cavities.

 

[BeeMaa]

I'm an idiot.

I just re-read the OP. BORESCOPE not bore sight.

 

[rgsiii]

Teslong is fine.

 

[GOX6]

Hard to beat the Teslong borescope for the money. The Lyman is alright, but I use my Teslong more.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I've had a Site Lite SL-500 for years and it works great for rifles and shotguns. I've even used it on a crossbow. At the time I believe I paid around $100 for it.

Regardless of what you use, you'll end up at the range punching holes. The advantage is that you are on paper and possibly right on target more quickly. That's much appreciated with some of the heavy hitters the guys on AH shoot. Best of luck.

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@BeeMaa
The OP was asking about a bore scope for inspection of the bore NOT a bore sighter.
I was wondering how and why you use a bore scope on a cross bow.
Is your cross bow smooth bore or rifled barrel. The mind boggles mate.
Bob

 

[ftrovato]

So I ended up getting the most recent model of the Teslong Bore Scope today from Amazon intended to link to a Mac or Microsoft computer. I felt the large viewing screen would assist in really seeing without straining ones eyes. I have to say, I went through 5 rifles today. Proud that most were cleaned very well and one that was not shooting very good clearly had a bit of a copper build up that needed to be attended too. Great tool and it really takes the guess work out of the cleaning and accessing process! Also interesting the difference of at the least appearance and tool marks in some manufactures compared to others! I won't bad mouth anyone (especially because I don't know what I'm talking about). But I will say, good job Christensen Arms! I have a Ridgeline 22-250 that I just went through their recommended breaking process. Just shooting basic reloads and it now puts 10 into an inch. Also, the bore looks great in comparison to some others!

 

[Daggaboy375]

One caveat.

Just because a bore does not look "clean" does not mean it won't shoot.

Many brains have exploded worrying about what they see in a barrel.

DB