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Accuracy: Tale of Two New Model 70s
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<blockquote data-quote="IridiumRed" data-source="post: 3065772" data-attributes="member: 24315"><p>Well, i just hope what i said was useful, helps you narrow down and solve your issue... and maybe helps someone else too. </p><p></p><p>I am CONSTANTLY reading various forums, but i just dont post much. Every once in a while i see something where i feel like i can actually maybe make a difference and i give it a go. I do tend to write books. </p><p></p><p>For borescopes, ive got a couple teslong models, for rifles i use a 26" rigid model, uses USB-C connector to connect to my smartphone (samsung galaxy), and the smartphone acts as the screen so you can view / take phitos / take video. Really was a game changer when it comes to cleaning and working on guns. Having that tech become affordable is kinda amazing (the long 26" was $99, have a shorter version i find handy for handguns or just looking at rifle throats / muzzles that was $49).</p><p></p><p>A few things ill mention - i got the corded versions (im still kind of old fashioned about things sometimes, been fighting the cordless everything trend), but i think they make wireless / bluetooth versions, and that might have been handy. Found the USB connectors werent the greatest, would sometimes loose connection if cord was moved in wrong way.... and as you move the cam in and out of bore, the cord does move. </p><p></p><p>Also, half the time im using a borescope, im cleaning a rifle, and so i have cleaning products all over my hands (i wear nitrile gloves to keep those chemicals off me, and most importantly OUT of me - if it gets on your skin, many of those things go THRU your skin... and youre dealing w heavy metals like lead and some other toxic products that simply arent good for you). I just wear gloves and dont eat or smoke while cleaning and im totally comfortable. But, i dont like handling my phone w gloves covered in chemicals bc i dont want to put wear and tear on phone cleaning it later.... hence, i should have gotten wireless versions of borescopes. Oh well, live and learn... and its not a huge deal</p><p></p><p>BY tge way - i will warn you right now, borescopes are a door you can walk thru but never go back from! If you havent used one, its just incredible wgat you can see. Just be pepared to be shocked!! Take a rifle thats gkt good barrel on it, youve had since new, only shot a few hundred rounds thru it, always been meticulous about cleaning... and looks great when you look down the bore by eye ...and run a borescope down it... and youd THINK youre looking at an old beat up *** that was on its last legs. Streaks of copper, carbon, maybe some cracking in the throat (depending on how intense the cartridge is and how much rapid fire you do)... little scratches, etc. And thats a GOOD barrel. Anything south of that condition wise looks worse</p><p></p><p>Just wanted to warn you about that. Cant unsee things. Also, when you order borescopes order more cleaning products, bc youll probably find yourself doing a lot more cleaning soon. Consider using separate carbon and copper remover if you dont already. Can find you have a lot more of one then the other.. and i think the separate cleaners work better. Not going to say what i use here, so many different options of cleaners out there, and even more opinions, dont need to derail thread by opening the can of worms of what cleaners are best <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Oh yeah, before using a borescope go watch some videos online of other people doing the same, will prepare you (some) for what youre going to see. And what to look for potentially</p><p></p><p>Anyways! Ill shut up for now. Good luck with your rifle <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IridiumRed, post: 3065772, member: 24315"] Well, i just hope what i said was useful, helps you narrow down and solve your issue... and maybe helps someone else too. I am CONSTANTLY reading various forums, but i just dont post much. Every once in a while i see something where i feel like i can actually maybe make a difference and i give it a go. I do tend to write books. For borescopes, ive got a couple teslong models, for rifles i use a 26" rigid model, uses USB-C connector to connect to my smartphone (samsung galaxy), and the smartphone acts as the screen so you can view / take phitos / take video. Really was a game changer when it comes to cleaning and working on guns. Having that tech become affordable is kinda amazing (the long 26" was $99, have a shorter version i find handy for handguns or just looking at rifle throats / muzzles that was $49). A few things ill mention - i got the corded versions (im still kind of old fashioned about things sometimes, been fighting the cordless everything trend), but i think they make wireless / bluetooth versions, and that might have been handy. Found the USB connectors werent the greatest, would sometimes loose connection if cord was moved in wrong way.... and as you move the cam in and out of bore, the cord does move. Also, half the time im using a borescope, im cleaning a rifle, and so i have cleaning products all over my hands (i wear nitrile gloves to keep those chemicals off me, and most importantly OUT of me - if it gets on your skin, many of those things go THRU your skin... and youre dealing w heavy metals like lead and some other toxic products that simply arent good for you). I just wear gloves and dont eat or smoke while cleaning and im totally comfortable. But, i dont like handling my phone w gloves covered in chemicals bc i dont want to put wear and tear on phone cleaning it later.... hence, i should have gotten wireless versions of borescopes. Oh well, live and learn... and its not a huge deal BY tge way - i will warn you right now, borescopes are a door you can walk thru but never go back from! If you havent used one, its just incredible wgat you can see. Just be pepared to be shocked!! Take a rifle thats gkt good barrel on it, youve had since new, only shot a few hundred rounds thru it, always been meticulous about cleaning... and looks great when you look down the bore by eye ...and run a borescope down it... and youd THINK youre looking at an old beat up *** that was on its last legs. Streaks of copper, carbon, maybe some cracking in the throat (depending on how intense the cartridge is and how much rapid fire you do)... little scratches, etc. And thats a GOOD barrel. Anything south of that condition wise looks worse Just wanted to warn you about that. Cant unsee things. Also, when you order borescopes order more cleaning products, bc youll probably find yourself doing a lot more cleaning soon. Consider using separate carbon and copper remover if you dont already. Can find you have a lot more of one then the other.. and i think the separate cleaners work better. Not going to say what i use here, so many different options of cleaners out there, and even more opinions, dont need to derail thread by opening the can of worms of what cleaners are best :) Oh yeah, before using a borescope go watch some videos online of other people doing the same, will prepare you (some) for what youre going to see. And what to look for potentially Anyways! Ill shut up for now. Good luck with your rifle :) [/QUOTE]
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