Bore Scope Aid

[Lapua40X]

I've always been frustrated trying to line my bore scope with the center of the bore to provide a uniform image over the interior walls of the chamber. The scope's end wants to lay down in the cavity and it's difficult to keep it where I want it.
My simple solution was to center bore a 7" length of 5/8 wooden dowel with a 1/4 inch hole. (Remington 700) Remove the bolt, pop the dowel into the action and run the scope probe through the hole. Takes some of the frustration out of directing the scope where I want it:

 

[tac284]

Might have to fashion me one of those! ;D

 

[Dans40X]

Ive used turned/drilled white delrin as a guide for 20+ years.

Not as abrasive as wood & no saw dust.

 

[Lapua40X]

Ive used turned/drilled white delrin as a guide for 20+ years.

Not as abrasive as wood & no saw dust.

I use Delrin rods to push stuff out of the barrel when I have to enter via the muzzle. Can't say why I didn't consider it when I made this guide.
At $1.25 per foot for .625 I think I'll make another one with that stuff. Thanks for the tip. Same concept, different material. It's a win/win

 

[Joe Salt]

At least you guys can make something to help, I just wish I had one! : Maybe the wood dowel in a drill press, do you think?

Joe Salt

 

[Yellow11]

I use the one piece bore guide that I clean the guns with.

 

[thefitter]

I use the one piece bore guide that I clean the guns with.

+1

 

[LHSmith]

Sinclair now markets a "Bore Scope Guide" for the Hawkeye....and it's made out of Delrin too.

 

[madmixerman]

Sinclair charges $19.99 +shipping. It may be a worthwhile project for someone that has the ability to make some & sell them on here.

 

[thefitter]

Maybe call Eric at Possum Hollow.

 

[Dans40X]

Did the cleaning rod guide gig years ago-

The dedicated bore scope guide eliminates having to clean mirrors!

Another option-
MTM black plastic cleaning rod guide w/ yellow end piece
Modify by cutting front shoulder/neck off
Pull yellow end piece off aft end
Cut 2 pieces of .410 shotgun hull off above brass w/ serrated knife
Punch out primers
Drive 1 piece of .410 hull brass flush in fwd end
Drive 1 piece of .410 hull brass into aft end to allow yellow end piece to be re-inserted

Works well for a field cleaning rod guide for .22 diameter rods.

 

[Silverfox]

Been using my Derlin cleaning rod guides to center my Hawkeye bore scope for years. It works great and makes purchasing a separate device unnecessary.

 

[thefitter]

Did the cleaning rod guide gig years ago-

The dedicated bore scope guide eliminates having to clean mirrors!

Another option-
MTM black plastic cleaning rod guide w/ yellow end piece
Modify by cutting front shoulder/neck off
Pull yellow end piece off aft end
Cut 2 pieces of .410 shotgun hull off above brass w/ serrated knife
Punch out primers
Drive 1 piece of .410 hull brass flush in fwd end
Drive 1 piece of .410 hull brass into aft end to allow yellow end piece to be re-inserted

Works well for a field cleaning rod guide for .22 diameter rods.

To each his own...but I never have to clean the mirror because the last thing through my bore guide is always a clean patch.