Teslong Bore scope
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I got the 45” flexible and use it with my ipad. They work great.
You are going to really hate carbon now. Copper is a non issue.
You are going to really hate carbon now. Copper is a non issue.
I just this week switched to the one with the screen. I got sick of fighting connectivity on my phone. Ditto on the carbon ring. Both flexible- works fine.
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early on, there may have been issues with the flexible version, and they released the rigid version, also recommending that the flexible one be stored extended (straight) if possible. they may have improved the product since then (a couple of years at least).
that said, i have had no issues with the original flexible version.
you can certainly ask them...
that said, i have had no issues with the original flexible version.
you can certainly ask them...
IMO unless you are going to try to lace it thru the ejection port of a semi-auto, why get the flexible as its harder to control. All IMO, of course! haha
I got one with screen. My buddy had one that displayed on a phone/pad and when he saw mine he went and bought the one with the screen. Take that for what its worth.
I got one with screen. My buddy had one that displayed on a phone/pad and when he saw mine he went and bought the one with the screen. Take that for what its worth.
I have the flexible one, maybe 36" version with the small screen and works well for my purposes. Just push one button to turn the viewer unit one, use it, take pictures if desired it's SD card equipped. Use to hook it up to an old laptop, and you have to find the correct app that will work with that software version. It became a PITA to get it all synched up, so I got the "kit". I still use the old flexible shaft with the viewer at this time as it was compatible.
I like the flexible one that connects to USB, packs up smaller and I feel like it’s less likely to break. The one thing I wish I could control would be the exposure, doesn’t really matter what setting I run the LED light, the camera just automatically adjusts to the exact same picture. Too bright to see exactly what’s the center, so I have to shift it around to get the full story.
But for the price, not unhappy at all.
But for the price, not unhappy at all.
I'm not sure I know what I'm looking at in this pic....Looks like you are looking down at the lead but I don't see a carbon ring...???
Is this the best pic quality using the app version? The dedicated controller/screen version captures pretty good quality pics
As far as pic quality I have no other scopes/pictures to compare to. The Teslong has been well worth the price paid.
That is the area directly in front of the chamber on one of my rimfires. It should be perfectly smooth, the concrete splatter looking stuff is a carbon ring I let get out of control.
This is my main complaint for the Teslong, but for the price point vs Hawk Eye etc. I can deal with it.
Video of mine. For expected video quality. Flexible using iPhone.
I have the 36"? Flexible.
After the kid set up the app for me, I run it on Android and laptop.
IMHO I think it was well worth the money.
After the kid set up the app for me, I run it on Android and laptop.
IMHO I think it was well worth the money.
I have the 'older' model that has a flexible 36" optic cable that connects to a 36" USB cable which then plugs into my Laptop. I wouldn't get those with 'included screens' just paying extra if you already have a phone or laptop. Pics look way better on a large screen and the laptop software allows stills as well as vids. Mine's about 2-3 years old and the pics are excellent, like Jef's and sandhiller's vids. I sure wish my barrels looked like Jeff's Vudoo . . . and glad they don't look like sandhiller's, except my SKS does after 50 or so rounds. Rimfire shouldn't leave copper streaks but maybe copper-wash can do that? I don't use any so IDK.
Here's a pic of my Marlin-60 last summer. Maybe 1000 rounds thru it. Wish all my barrels looked as good. and had the 'Micro-groove'.
Here's a pic of my Marlin-60 last summer. Maybe 1000 rounds thru it. Wish all my barrels looked as good. and had the 'Micro-groove'.
For those with an older model and too much glare Teslong did make a different mirror to address this, they have a red stripe to ID them.
You can buy a replacement mirror set that includes one:
Amazon product ASIN B08JLXYTP6
You can buy a replacement mirror set that includes one:
Amazon product ASIN B08JLXYTP6
i use "Endoscope Camera" on an old win7 laptop with the teslong i bought 3 years ago.
KN256 - On mine I'm using the "Camera" app in Microsoft-365 on my laptop. v. 2022.2205.8.0 Updated in May
My CZ-455 Lux SS ca 1000 rounds too. As you can see, the focus is a bit off - the mirror is adjustable but I didn't change after scoping my .308. Tiny adjustment by screwing the mirror in and out. "Accurate-Obsession" is waay off on his pic, but it's difficult getting focus w/o glare. The Camera-App has brightness control like on a digital camera, too.
My CZ-455 Lux SS ca 1000 rounds too. As you can see, the focus is a bit off - the mirror is adjustable but I didn't change after scoping my .308. Tiny adjustment by screwing the mirror in and out. "Accurate-Obsession" is waay off on his pic, but it's difficult getting focus w/o glare. The Camera-App has brightness control like on a digital camera, too.
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I just wanted to 'update' re Post #18 - I measured the cables y-day. The Optic cable is 39" and the USB flex is 60" !! I put my laptop on a table 'near' my workbench, have the rifle in a vise mounted to the bench and have to 'not trip over' the cables. The Optic-cable is flexible but as said earlier Teslong warns about 'coiling' it too small; I just hang it on the wall over peg-hooks about 8" apart. The first one I bought 3-4 years ago 'died' and Teslong sent me another !!
I cleaned 3 rifles y-day; my Ruger x39, Sav A22 and B22. I've shot a lot of Chinese milsurp in the x39 and so had a lot of carbon build-up. The C4 I have wasn't getting it done after 2-3 patches and brass brush, so I used 'Rem-40X' bore cleaner that I bought at a yard sale for $2 / 4oz bottle. (Rem is out of stock, amazon has it for about $37-ea.) It's "an earth-suspension in mineral oil" per Rem catalog. I call it 'runny mud' but it works great for difficult cleaning bores, it works like JB-bore paste but more runny. (so less abrasive?)
I cleaned 3 rifles y-day; my Ruger x39, Sav A22 and B22. I've shot a lot of Chinese milsurp in the x39 and so had a lot of carbon build-up. The C4 I have wasn't getting it done after 2-3 patches and brass brush, so I used 'Rem-40X' bore cleaner that I bought at a yard sale for $2 / 4oz bottle. (Rem is out of stock, amazon has it for about $37-ea.) It's "an earth-suspension in mineral oil" per Rem catalog. I call it 'runny mud' but it works great for difficult cleaning bores, it works like JB-bore paste but more runny. (so less abrasive?)
