Bucks&bulls Report post Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) Just ran across this today. Borescope that connects to a computer, tablet or smartphone. Base model is on sale for $49.99. Looks like you need accessories to work with a tablet or phone. Has anyone seen one? https://endosnake.com Edited May 22, 2020 by Bucks&bulls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recurveman Report post Posted May 27, 2020 I don't think you need anything fancy (that one doesn't look fancy). I use one that is super simple. Can't tell you how many chambers I've look down. You will learn a ton by looking down chambers. Best thing you can do is look down a bunch of chambers and see the differences. After about 10 chambers you will notice a very bid difference and tell roughly how many shots are down the tube. The key area to look at is right as the bullet leaves the brass. Also the last few inches of the barrel will tell you quite a bit about how much copper build up you have going on too. Also there is a big difference between chamber jobs from a gun smith. Most factory jobs are rough and a good smith will have the chamber looking like glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucks&bulls Report post Posted May 28, 2020 Reason I asked is I wonder how the optical quality is on this. Do you mind sharing what you use? I have never used a bore scope, I thought using a battery powered bore light instead of a piece of white paper was hi-tech! 😆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recurveman Report post Posted May 29, 2020 I don't know what we use to be honest but I'm sure the endoscope is plenty good for what you need to look at your barrel. Basically you will look for copper fouling and throat erosion. Those are easy to see with just about anything. Only issue is getting something inside of the gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted May 29, 2020 I have one of those cheap chinese versions that hooks up to the phone. It is "ok" but was not meant for a rifle. It doesn't focus well that close up but you can at least get a vague idea of whats going on in there. My buddy has an actual bore scope and it is night and day difference. If that one actually will focus that close I think it will be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucks&bulls Report post Posted May 29, 2020 Thanks for the replies. This is not a must have but a would be nice type of thing. I would rather spend dollars on bullets and powder than something that might not meet my expectations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted May 29, 2020 I’m getting old enough that endo-anything bothers me... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucks&bulls Report post Posted May 29, 2020 Boy can I relate. I just went through a 10 month billing dispute with insurance for, well, you know. Talk about adding insult to injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
