Lyman Borecam

[ckaberna]

This May need to go under “gear reviews”? But anyway I managed to destroy the monitor on my original Borecam so I bought another with the “improved “ resolution. WoW what a difference! The screen is more like one of my digital tv’s than the old grainy almost black and white picture. I have not tried the photo option on the SD card but will and try to get posted. The box with the blue “improved “ emblem on it is what I received and it is an improvement. Kinda glad I broke the first one.

 

[mike a]

This May need to go under “gear reviews”? But anyway I managed to destroy the monitor on my original Borecam so I bought another with the “improved “ resolution. WoW what a difference! The screen is more like one of my digital tv’s than the old grainy almost black and white picture. I have not tried the photo option on the SD card but will and try to get posted. The box with the blue “improved “ emblem on it is what I received and it is an improvement. Kinda glad I broke the first one.

Now you can see how crappy your barrel looks. MO MONEY!

 

[Danoh]

I’ve got one of the first production units myself and picture quality has definitely deteriorated over the years. Mainly because the mirror has a multitude of tiny scratches. (don’t ask me how)
May have to spring for a new one myself.
Just out of curiosity, how did you destroy your monitor?

 

[ckaberna]

I’ve got one of the first production units myself and picture quality has definitely deteriorated over the years. Mainly because the mirror has a multitude of tiny scratches. (don’t ask me how)
May have to spring for a new one myself.
Just out of curiosity, how did you destroy your monitor?

This is nuts, but it happened, I was tightening a barrel in my vise for removal and was so worried about the stock/scope I didn’t notice the end of the barrel was right on top of the monitor. As it tightened up apparently there was too much pressure on the monitor. Scrambled 2/3rd’s of the screen. Bottom 1/3rd was fine but of not much use. I now keep the monitor and the “scope” in a secure location. Live an learn. Maybe somebody else can learn from my oversight!

 

[ckaberna]

Now you can see how crappy your barrel looks. MO MONEY!

You are correct, but I am using it for cleaning as well as the target. I don’t know enough to determine whether a barrel is “a shooter” or not by the scope. I am not sure anybody is? I have some crappy looking ones that will and some that look awesome till you try to group with them, lol

 

[Danoh]

Bummer! But at least now you have a newer, better one.

 

[newbieshooter]

photo option onto SD card:

New improved unit - captured image on SD card is 320x240 @ 96dpi & no compression:

Original unit - captured image on SD card is 320x240 @ 72dpi & 1.625 compressed bits/pixel:

 

[Gabe22BR]

Did you just order a complete new bore scope??

 

[mchees1]

This May need to go under “gear reviews”? But anyway I managed to destroy the monitor on my original Borecam so I bought another with the “improved “ resolution. WoW what a difference! The screen is more like one of my digital tv’s than the old grainy almost black and white picture. I have not tried the photo option on the SD card but will and try to get posted. The box with the blue “improved “ emblem on it is what I received and it is an improvement. Kinda glad I broke the first one.

How do you know you will get an "improved" borecam? The part number is the same. When I contacted Lyman a little while back, they said they didn't need to change the part number. They didn't give me any answer on how to identify a newer model from the original one I have. So I haven't risked buying another one that is exactly the same as the one I have now.

 

[ckaberna]

I know your concern. All I can say is I will pm you where I got this one. I will also post a pic of the box.

 

[ckaberna]

 

[newbieshooter]

How do you know you will get an "improved" borecam? The part number is the same. When I contacted Lyman a little while back, they said they didn't need to change the part number. They didn't give me any answer on how to identify a newer model from the original one I have. So I haven't risked buying another one that is exactly the same as the one I have now.

That's a good question - appears to be a commonly asked to on Brownell's site. They answer that they have the new improved version...which is where I got mine.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...opes/borecam-digital-borescope-prod81507.aspx
(Currently on sale for $219 and 10% off coupon today [7/1] = $197.99 and free shipping.)

 

[Gabe22BR]

This May need to go under “gear reviews”? But anyway I managed to destroy the monitor on my original Borecam so I bought another with the “improved “ resolution. WoW what a difference! The screen is more like one of my digital tv’s than the old grainy almost black and white picture. I have not tried the photo option on the SD card but will and try to get posted. The box with the blue “improved “ emblem on it is what I received and it is an improvement. Kinda glad I broke the first one.

Did you just buy another bore scope???
Or just the monitor??

 

[ckaberna]

That's a good question - appears to be a commonly asked to on Brownell's site. They answer that they have the new improved version...which is where I got mine.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...opes/borecam-digital-borescope-prod81507.aspx
(Currently on sale for $219 and 10% off coupon today [7/1] = $197.99 and free shipping.)

I wish I would have known. I spent $20 more shipped but still happy!

 

[CaptainMal]

Good to know.

Lyman replaced my original screen when it quit. Lyman was good. Now there's a break in my wand wire. I can squeeze it at the spot in the wire and it may work if squeezed just right. Long out of warranty I just may get another if they are that much better.

 

[ckaberna]

Good to know.

Lyman replaced my original screen when it quit. Lyman was good. Now there's a break in my wand wire. I can squeeze it at the spot in the wire and it may work if squeezed just right. Long out of warranty I just may get another if they are that much better.

I can send you my old wand, if it will help you out? I have no use for it now.

 

[CaptainMal]

I can send you my old wand, if it will help you out? I have no use for it now.

Sent you a PM.

THANKS!

 

[Nature Boy]

Can you buy just the monitor and upgrade your old unit?

 

[ckaberna]

I have no idea. I tried contacting Lyman but the way I work they were never available when I was. Once I bought new I was afraid to try the old scope/wand and power supply with new monitor, not sure of compatibility and sure didn’t want to mess up the new one.

 

[ckaberna]

photo option onto SD card:

New improved unit - captured image on SD card is 320x240 @ 96dpi & no compression:

Original unit - captured image on SD card is 320x240 @ 72dpi & 1.625 compressed bits/pixel:

Exactly the same results here!