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Lyman BoreScope w/ monitor. . do yourself a favor

potatoe

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Hey guys I recently purchased a Lyman borescope and wanted to pass along my feelings on it. Keep in mind I've only messed with one Hawkeye and honestly I can't remember it to well to begin to compare it. But if your like me and are thinking the $700+ price tag is a little more than you wanted to spend then check out the Lyman ($299 or less)

I thought that my cleaning system was adequate, it wasn't. I'm able to see quite well where carbon and copper lies. I'm able to see small scratches and pitting with ease. I thought I was getting the carbon ring, I wasn't. The monitor works great for me, the live feed is easy to just look down and see as I run through the bore. The camera option is very nice you can capture a still pic from the live feed. I'm able to pick up small pits in the cerakote of my chassis which looks rather smooth to the naked eye and feels smooth as well.

It is only 20" long but I don't mind switching from bore to muzzle, the rod is labeled in inches (though they are a little hard to see in the basement. I like that it comes with an SD card and a USB port adapter. I'll be making a file on my computer for the throat about every hundred rounds to keep track of the wear.

Just passing it on, this is so far one of my best purchases.

http://www.grafs.com/catalog/product/productId/28512
 
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I've wanted one since Lyman released the news. Can't find one in stock to save my life since then. Not a fan of back ordering items. If anyone knows where they have them in stock, I would really appreciate a heads up. Thank you
 
potatoe said:
Opticsplanet says they have 2 instock
http://www.opticsplanet.com/lyman-borecam-digital-borescope-with-monitor-04055l.html
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I did notice that earlier when searching around, but I am always suspicious about what Optics Planet really has in stock. I have ordered items "in stock" from OP before and later found out the item was back ordered.

I will give them a call tomorrow during business hours to confirm they actually have the scopes in stock. Thank you potato(e) :)
 
potatoe said:
Opticsplanet says they have 2 instock
http://www.opticsplanet.com/lyman-borecam-digital-borescope-with-monitor-04055l.html
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Well I got scared that the borecams might not be there tomorrow and I ordered one this evening from Optics Planet. I still plan on calling them tomorrow. If they don't actually have the scopes in stock, I'll straighten things out.

Price was really good because the scope was listed for $252 plus they had a 10% off sale. Brought the price down to about $227.
 
I have a Hawkeye and I believe/recommend that anyone serious about shooting a rifle should own a borescope. It's funny to me when guys get on a forum and write about how good a certain cleaner works and how perfectly clean they are able to get their bore...when I post and ask what type of borescope they have the thread dries right up!!
I too was surprised to learn that what I long believed to be adequate cleaning was a joke. I quickly learned that there are three different copper removers in this world...ones that work fairly quick, ones that work but are extremely very slow and ones that do not affect copper at all. Most of them are in the later class!!! I have surprised many people with what I can show them with my borescope. I wish I had the ability to take photos with mine.
 
I have had periodic access to a Hawkeye, and can attest that a borescope can bring intriguing insights to a new user. Over time, they can confirm or dispense with preconceptions, as well as providing confirmations of new methods intended to alleviate apparent issues.

But be cautious, just because one can detect an anomaly, it can still be a lot harder to correlate that anomaly with a genuine accuracy issue. Some appalling looking bores can shoot quite well. Largely, when a bore goes South it does it abruptly and permanently. The symptom alone is usually enough in itself to define and confirm such a problem.

As for cleaning; Gunslick Bore Foam is all I really need to know about. The Hawkeye confirms that the stuff really does get it all out, even if a second application (which I periodically perform) may be a good practice.

Personally, I keep my cleanings less frequent, am not a stickler for a squeaky clean bore, and count refouling shots as wasted bore life. I clean when accuracy becomes obviously impaired by fouling.

I seldom use anything more aggressive than a nylon bore brush, only occasionally, and solely to ensure that the foam reaches all depths and crannies within the rifling.

My main concern is to address the causes of pitting.

Greg
 
Great news. Called Optics Planet this morning and turns out I got their last Lyman borecam. Glad I went ahead and ordered it. Thanks again potatoe
 
Called a fellow at Graf and Sons - Lipscomb I think. He had sent me an email about the Lyman Borescope. I have had on on backorder since maybe July.

I called. Had to leave a message essentially that I called. Beats me if they have them or are changing something. Never got a call back.

Maybe next year?
 
Well you'll never guess what happened to my Optics Planet order......

Once again, they listed a product in stock that was not actually in stock! I called on Monday and was told that my borescope was packaged and awaiting pickup from the delivery service. Checked status again today and it said order was cancelled. Called and sure enough they didn't actually have it in stock.

Told the service rep since this isn't the first time they've pulled this number on me, I will NEVER order from them again. Whoever is running that company needs to be fired. They are a total joke!
 
RockyMtnMan said:
Well you'll never guess what happened to my Optics Planet order......

Once again, they listed a product in stock that was not actually in stock! I called on Monday and was told that my borescope was packaged and awaiting pickup from the delivery service. Checked status again today and it said order was cancelled. Called and sure enough they didn't actually have it in stock.

Told the service rep since this isn't the first time they've pulled this number on me, I will NEVER order from them again. Whoever is running that company needs to be fired. They are a total joke!
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That same thing happened to me twice, I'll never give them an option for a third.
 
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