Teslong bore scope

[Piglet]

Which model does a guy want? The rigid probe or the flexible? Will they wor in a .20caliber barrel or only .22 and up? Is it best to use your phone,pc,PC, get one w it's own display? Thanks

 

[Clancy]

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[ronemus]

A tablet, laptop, or PC will be able to display the full resolution of the borescope. A top-end phone might display full resolution, but the small screen will make seeing details difficult. The "monitors" sold with borescopes are low-resolution and I wouldn't recommend them. Rigid or flexible - that's more a matter of personal taste. The greatest freedom is a rigid model with the wifi adapter - no cord, but I prefer the simplicity of the USB cord plugged in to my laptop (it's also the least expensive option).

I have a wifi adapter to use the borescope with my phone (no USB connection) in the field. That works well except for the small size of the screen (6" vs. 17" for my laptop).

 

[6MMsteve]

you can get the one with a monitor, and take to the range or I think they will plug into your cell phone also, lots of options, the one with the handheld monitor so you can take it with you, I have the monitor and the usb for my HC for the bigger pic

 

[hoz53]

Which model does a guy want? The rigid probe or the flexible? Will they wor in a .20caliber barrel or only .22 and up? Is it best to use your phone,pc,PC, get one w it's own display? Thanks+++

i like the ridgid one thats longer so you can reach all the way to the end of barrels on semiautos ect. it plugs into a laptop i have but the pic is not that big. not as clear as a hawkeye but you can make things out

 

[jpx2rk]

I've had the flexible one and used it with a laptop. Worked fine/good but got tired of messing with the "app" needed on the laptop. Sometimes it would work, sometimes it would be difficult to deal with. Have the flexible with small monitor (their package) and works fine for my needs, Resolution is good for me.

You can use a fingernail file/emory board to remove enough material off the mirror head to allow use in 20 caliber bores. Be CAREFUL with the emory board as the mirror is glued on, and could come off. they have replacement mirror ends available as well.

 

[SSL]

I've had the flexible one and used it with a laptop. Worked fine/good but got tired of messing with the "app" needed on the laptop. Sometimes it would work, sometimes it would be difficult to deal with. Have the flexible with small monitor (their package) and works fine for my needs, Resolution is good for me.

You can use a fingernail file/emory board to remove enough material off the mirror head to allow use in 20 caliber bores. Be CAREFUL with the emory board as the mirror is glued on, and could come off. they have replacement mirror ends available as well.

Curious about the 'app' for laptops. I have used the Teslong directly plugged into three different generations of Windows laptops and currently use Chrome as well as a Samsung S9 with all four of my Teslong versions. With all of them no app is needed. The unit works directly with the resident camera program built into the laptops. Once it is plugged in and running, merely selecting the correct mode in the camera display allows the Teslong to display. Or are you referring to the "WiFi" version? I don't use that version much, so maybe I just haven't seen a problem yet.

 

[jelenko]

Curious about the 'app' for laptops. I have used the Teslong directly plugged into three different generations of Windows laptops and currently use Chrome as well as a Samsung S9 with all four of my Teslong versions. With all of them no app is needed. The unit works directly with the resident camera program built into the laptops. Once it is plugged in and running, merely selecting the correct mode in the camera display allows the Teslong to display. Or are you referring to the "WiFi" version? I don't use that version much, so maybe I just haven't seen a problem yet.

I think that laptops generally don't have a built in camera.

 

[Jeff Porter]

I think that laptops generally don't have a built in camera.

Most made in the last 20 years do. In the lid looking at you when it is open. Plug in the Teslong open the camera app or function and select rear facing camera to activate the Teslong in my chrome machines.

 

[SSL]

I think that laptops generally don't have a built in camera.

All laptops I know of do. That's how people use Zoom, FaceTime, Duo and other group meeting programs. I can't think of one that doesn't have a camera, but I am not a computer geek.

 

[jelenko]

All laptops I know of do. That's how people use Zoom, FaceTime, Duo and other group meeting programs. I can't think of one that doesn't have a camera, but I am not a computer geek.

Most made in the last 20 years do. In the lid looking at you when it is open. Plug in the Teslong open the camera app or function and select rear facing camera to activate the Teslong in my chrome machines.

Well, duh! I was using one this morning.

I just never use the one on my laptop to take pictures.

 

[jpx2rk]

Curious about the 'app' for laptops. I have used the Teslong directly plugged into three different generations of Windows laptops and currently use Chrome as well as a Samsung S9 with all four of my Teslong versions. With all of them no app is needed. The unit works directly with the resident camera program built into the laptops. Once it is plugged in and running, merely selecting the correct mode in the camera display allows the Teslong to display. Or are you referring to the "WiFi" version? I don't use that version much, so maybe I just haven't seen a problem yet.

The laptop in question was a cheapo "Acer" running an unknown version of Windows. The Acer had a built in camera, but still had to download more than one "app" to get the Teslong to jive with the built in camera function. It was trial and error with the "apps", download one to see if it worked, if it did I stopped, if it didn't then I downloaded another app. This process was listed in Teslong's instructions manual IIRC.

 

[Piglet]

The laptop in question was a cheapo "Acer" running an unknown version of Windows. The Acer had a built in camera, but still had to download more than one "app" to get the Teslong to jive with the built in camera function. It was trial and error with the "apps", download one to see if it worked, if it did I stopped, if it didn't then I downloaded another app.ha This process was listed in Teslong's instructions manual IIRC.

I like guns. I'm not a computer geek either. I think the ridgid model is what I'd like to try. Maybe a tablet would be ok

 

[Sandstorm]

Whatever your gonna try, You will probly like it for what it does.
For the price get them both they are that good....just my 2c

 

[SSL]

I like guns. I'm not a computer geek either. I think the ridgid model is what I'd like to try. Maybe a tablet would be ok

Depends on the tablet, but the "plug-in" versions of the Teslong also work very well with an android phone (plug-in version doesn't work with IPhone - not enough voltage supplied to the device - IPhone requires the WiFi version). As @Sandstorm mentioned, the rigid and the flexible both have their places. Rigid is maybe handier for bench work, but the flex version is pretty handy to toss into a pocket to check bores on potential purchases of used rifles at a shop (as I once did and was glad I had the ability to check - rejected a rifle due to bore damage that couldn't be seen without a scope).

 

[Piglet]

Thanks for all the info.

 

[Fern]

I bought the cheapest one at the time $60. I have bore scoped my 204R without having to do modifications to it.
I have plugged it into my laptop as well as an android phone to see the image.
I got the flexible one that you BBC an coil up in rod case. You still have to watch bend radius

 

[Buzzsaw]

mine is flexible and has pulled away from handle. Next one will be ridged

 

[PhilC]

USB version, flexible, plugs direct into my 8yr old Windows laptop, select Camera then switch from laptop camera to USB for HD quality images. I'm modern technology challenged and still use a dumb phone.

 

[escopeta]

I have the model for iPhone and it is easy to use and take screen shots. Have the 13 Pro-Max, however for serious inspection my Hawkeye borescope is all I use.