Lyman Borescope
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Brians356
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May I suggest a free and popular utility "IrfanView" for improving the Borecam images?
http://www.irfanview.com/
Here is one of the pics you posted, before and after I ran simple "Sharpen" and "Auto Correct Colors" functions using IrfanView:
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Don't know but everyone who just got their borecams has discovered their barrels are crap.
Yeah, if my barrels weren't delivering such great accuracy I'd probably think that too. Right now I'm just building a library of pictures and won't get real excited until the accuracy drops off. Then, when I do my cleaning, I'll just stop when the barrel looks the same as it did when it was stacking bullets in the hole downrange. No more all day session trying to clean out every spec.
Whoever said they'd never buy a used rifle again without using a borecam like this first, RIGHT ON! There's a lot more to see than what you can by peeking through the muzzle or breech using a flashlight for illumination. For that matter, I'll be using mine before taking delivery on my next barrel(s) or a factory built rifle if I ever buy one again.
I saw a case that looked like it would fit. Wasn't one of their super solid molded plastic cases like the Plano's or Boyt's but more like something you'd fine a chess set in. Wasn't expensive, ~$25 or so. Didn't grab it at the time and haven't seen one since. I'm just going to build a wood case using the cardboard box for a pattern and the interior foam as is. Add a lid attached with a piece of piano hinge and a suitcase latch or two. Home depot has various hardwood pieces that are just the right thickess. Some glue, some brads, a lot of patience, and a coat of "Minwax" when done. In the end it shouldn't cost more than a custom Pelican
Brians356
Silver $$ Contributor
That was me, and after I posted it occurred to me - why not take it to the store when buying a brand new rifle as well? If the store won't let me inspect one with a scope, they don't deserve my custom or a sale. One should inspect several of the same model, and pick the one with the best chamber and bore. And you're doing the store a favor, pointing out the ones which should be returned to the factory for defects. (I'm sure they'd follow up on that.
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Brians356
Silver $$ Contributor
Got an example of an appropriate one for sale somewhere?
brians356 If I buy a used rifle the thing I look at that a lot of people over look are the bolt lugs, are in good shape or are they galled? Last year I picked up a Rem.700 from the custom shop. It was at Grander Mt. was used. 300 Ultra Mag. the paint wasn't of the lugs. Was for sale for $350 I jumped on it.
Joe Salt
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Brians356
Silver $$ Contributor
Good tip on the lugs of used rifles, thanks.
Re: Brand new rifles, lugs wouldn't (shouldn't) be worn, but I'd be wary of QC of bore and chamber in a mass-produced model. How it looks won't determine how it shoots, but it'd still be nice to inspect for obvious flaws or poor machining.
Ok fellas. I've heard MTM arrow case and crossbow bolt case on Amazon (which some are made by MTM).
I want to use the original formed foam that comes with the scope. If you are using the original foam, how good of a fit are these cases? A little loose? A little tight? Perfect?
I like the idea of an arrow case because they are pretty rugged. If either one of those cases fits the original foam perfectly, could one of you please copy and paste a URL link to your reply so you can show us exactly which model works best? There are multiple arrow cases. Thank you.
I want to use the original formed foam that comes with the scope. If you are using the original foam, how good of a fit are these cases? A little loose? A little tight? Perfect?
I like the idea of an arrow case because they are pretty rugged. If either one of those cases fits the original foam perfectly, could one of you please copy and paste a URL link to your reply so you can show us exactly which model works best? There are multiple arrow cases. Thank you.
Jet
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Received my bore cam yesterday and took a look down various different barrels ranging from fouled Savage barrels to brand new custom barrels.
Compared it side by side with a Hawkeye and overall it does fairly well. For $220.00 it is definately worth considering for those of you wanting/needing to see inside barrels, chambers, brass etc.
It certainly isn't as clear as a Hawkeye but it is clear enough. Copper and carbon fouling can be easily seen. Railroad tie rifling in Savage barrels stands out and well as fire cracking and reamer chatter marks in the chamber. The only image that was odd was when I looked at the carbon ring area on a 6PPC Krieger with 94 rds on it. Carbon ring looked terrible with the bore cam. Inspection with Hawkeye showed it was very minor.
Good Shooting
Rich
Compared it side by side with a Hawkeye and overall it does fairly well. For $220.00 it is definately worth considering for those of you wanting/needing to see inside barrels, chambers, brass etc.
It certainly isn't as clear as a Hawkeye but it is clear enough. Copper and carbon fouling can be easily seen. Railroad tie rifling in Savage barrels stands out and well as fire cracking and reamer chatter marks in the chamber. The only image that was odd was when I looked at the carbon ring area on a 6PPC Krieger with 94 rds on it. Carbon ring looked terrible with the bore cam. Inspection with Hawkeye showed it was very minor.
Good Shooting
Rich
LBZ,
If your bore is large enough you could try fitting a cut piece of bright white copy paper cut to fit and fed down the barrel from the opposite end to just about even with the scope rod-tends to diffuse the light better (this was a tip from the Lyman people) or if you are real handy, get a single LED wired up and feed down the same way to really brighten up the view.
I use the paper trick with mine and it seems to help. Best in a 30 bore or larger but that could be my ineptitude :-(
Gary
That was me, and after I posted it occurred to me - why not take it to the store when buying a brand new rifle as well? If the store won't let me inspect one with a scope, they don't deserve my custom or a sale. One should inspect several of the same model, and pick the one with the best chamber and bore. And you're doing the store a favor, pointing out the ones which should be returned to the factory for defects. (I'm sure they'd follow up on that.
If you're inspecting Remingtons they'll probably all be the same as the barrels are hammer forged with the chamber, freebore, and throat all being formed at the same time. That's one good thing about Rem barrels, they are smooth. They just need to take some length off their freebores and throats. If I want a "mile long" throat, I'd buy a Weatherby
Get an assortment of O-rings in different thicknesses that will fit over the shaft of the borecam and still fit into the bore. You'll need something real thin for .22 but .30 cal's can use a variety of sizes.
Place the O-Rings at regular intervals along the shaft so the light/mirror/camera are centered in the bore.
Since there is no focus feature on the borecam, unlike the Hawkeye, this will give you a much clearer picture. Discovered this as I was fiddling with mine trying to get a clearer picture by moving the mirror closer or farther from the lands. When I stuffed the rod all the way in and the white tapered nylon stop hit the end of my bore guide, the picture sharpened right up. The rod was centered in the bore.
Besides, the O-Rings will keep the end of the rod from rubbing on the bore preventing it from picking up any residue from cleaning products should you not get them all out (by accident of course).
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