Teslong Borescope Advice, Please

[Cnsane]

Aside from the best advice being not to get one, I would like to know which of my half dozen choices from Midway would be best for small bore centerfire rifles and why that particular model. I ended up with a buk fifty in gift cards off some White River MagnaCut Larry sold me for Christmas.
Thanks for the education in advance

 

[ronsatspokane]

I highly recommend them. This is the one I have:

Teslong Rigid Bore Scope

With a 26" rigid probe and the TESLONG innovative close-focusing camera, this Teslong Rigid Borescope is perfect for inspecting the inside of most...

www.midwayusa.com

I like the ridged bore rod that comes with multiple mirror diameters. The display device works like a dream and it is a very portable unit. I've had others, this one is a keeper. The only trouble with a bore scope is that you'll find all kinds of reasons for why all your shots don't fall into one hole. 99 percent of those reasons are red hearings.

 

[Bill Norris]

I highly recommend them. This is the one I have:

Teslong Rigid Bore Scope

With a 26" rigid probe and the TESLONG innovative close-focusing camera, this Teslong Rigid Borescope is perfect for inspecting the inside of most...

www.midwayusa.com

I like the ridged bore rod that comes with multiple mirror diameters. The display device works like a dream and it is a very portable unit. I've had others, this one is a keeper. The only trouble with a bore scope is that you'll find all kinds of reasons for why all your shots don't fall into one hole. 99 percent of those reasons are red hearings.

This is the device I have and I'm happy with my purchase.

 

[jpjulian]

Not sure if it's the exact model as above, but I have the NTG200H rigid/folding model and it works quite well.

 

[kelbro]

I really like my flexible one with the (optional) different size and angle mirrors. It's several years old and I'm not certain of the exact model number.

 

[DaWhit]

I have the rigid 26” wifi that I use with my iPhone or IPad, and purchased the 5 pack of mirrors, completely satisfied.

 

[Turkeytider]

I highly recommend them. This is the one I have:

Teslong Rigid Bore Scope

With a 26" rigid probe and the TESLONG innovative close-focusing camera, this Teslong Rigid Borescope is perfect for inspecting the inside of most...

www.midwayusa.com

I like the ridged bore rod that comes with multiple mirror diameters. The display device works like a dream and it is a very portable unit. I've had others, this one is a keeper. The only trouble with a bore scope is that you'll find all kinds of reasons for why all your shots don't fall into one hole. 99 percent of those reasons are red hearings.

Definitely NOT for anyone who’s OCD! And NEVER, repeat NEVER, stick a bore scope down a factory Savage barrel !! If you do, you’re entirely likely to end up walking around in circles muttering to yourself trying to figure out how something that looks like that can possibly shoot as good as they do.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Small bore is smaller than .224( for me) 20 cal is as small as you can go with the Teslongs (no mirror). Also my new droid phone (2022) doesn't work with either of my Teslong, worse part, phone manufacturer doesn't consider it a warranty problem. So until I get a new phone(and a Teslong will be with me to confirm phone is working properly) I'm stuck using a laptop. Wish I had purchased a model with a display.

 

[SSL]

Do a quick search of this forum under Teslong. Lots of info and discussion over the last several years. I have 3 versions and love them each for various reasons.

 

[PhilC]

The rigid is fine if you'll never use it anywhere but in a barrel. The later flexible versions are a little more versatile for things like inspecting dies, brass, etc, IMHO.

 

[itchyTF]

Why can’t you use the rigid for brass, dies, etc? It may be a little more cumbersome but doable.

 

[Rick H.]

I have a Hawkeye as my primary borescope, but can't take pictures with it. I would have to buy their camera attachment for that, at $1,100.00 more dollars. So I bought a Teslong to take pictures. My first one needed a laptop or cell phone to see images with and was a pain to work with. My second Teslong has the included monitor which is a much better way to go. I like the rigid probe too.

Rick H.

 

[kelbro]

Small bore is smaller than .224( for me) 20 cal is as small as you can go with the Teslongs (no mirror). Also my new droid phone (2022) doesn't work with either of my Teslong, worse part, phone manufacturer doesn't consider it a warranty problem. So until I get a new phone(and a Teslong will be with me to confirm phone is working properly) I'm stuck using a laptop. Wish I had purchased a model with a display.

Try the app called wifiImage. That's how I was able to make mine work again. Mine is the older wifi model.

 

[moondog]

I have both a Hawkeye and the rigid teslong. As stated above, I only got the teslong to take pictures. Hawkeye is my go to.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

It's a hardware connection issue in the phone data port. Doesn't effect charging or it would be a warranty repair.

 

[Krogen]

I started with a flexible rifle-length Teslong. It was impressive for its price point, but I found the "whippy" thing was unwieldy to use. I also had a rigid, pistol length one which I liked. So I bought the folding "rigid" rifle length one. I like it's mid-located focus, but it seems delicate. You're folding up the fiber optic. So I bought a rigid rifle one like I should have done in the first place.

I'd be quite happy with a pistol-length and rifle-length rigid borescope. A pox on the other ones!

I might add that I just got the USB type. I didn't see the need for a display when I can plug the scope into my laptop and get a large image. Sometime later, a buddy gave me one of Teslong's small displays which is convenient to leave on the bench. It works well, but is no comparison to the larger laptop display.

 

[DShortt]

If you can't see enough detail on a phone screen, I'm not sure what blowing up the same image to a laptop or monitor screen does for you?

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I like the little monitor a lot, have the folded rigid off and put my original long flex on the monitor so I can see the whole barrel.

 

[Fire Dog]

I really like my flexible one with the (optional) different size and angle mirrors. It's several years old and I'm not certain of the exact model number.

I too have the flexi cable one with the various size mirrors and monitor, it all packs up into a neat carry clam shell box it came in… Always in the back with all the other range gear.
Easy to use and take photos or video with and then download off the SD card.
As #2 comment said, you will see all sorts of things that will scare you but give you an excuse as to why, suddenly on the day, your “Never Miss the X ring” barrel let you down…

 

[dusterdave173]

Whatever model you get --if like me--will be one of the best tools / aids for your shooting ever!
What you see will scare you at first but after a while you learn to use it--
It is a Must have for any serious shooter