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Leonard
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posted February 22, 2005 07:05 PM
Is this a very good deal? Worth it for the average hobbyist? Read on~
Hawkeye Deluxe 17" Borescope Slim Focusing Kit
The Gradient Lens Hawkeye Slim Precision Focusing Borescopes have set the standard in inspection tools to get an ultra-close-up view of the interior bore of a barrel, reloading die or a cartridge case. Standard features of the Limited Edition are a 17" precision stainless steel optical tube with advanced fiber optics, 25x magnification, high intensity (H.I.) light source with batteries and a 90-degree direction-of-view mirror tube that allows the user a full 360-degree view of the bore's interior. Accommodates 17 caliber and larger without the 90 degree view mirror tube, 22 caliber and larger with the 90 degree mirror tube. The Deluxe Kit includes all the features of the Limited addition plus: adjustable focus eyepiece (.039 inch to infinity), a Hawkeye cleaning kit and a rugged lockable aluminum case plus a $75 factory direct rebate. Simply return a copy of your invoive to Hawkeye to receive the factory rebate on the Deluxe Kit. Optional accessories are the 90 Degree Eyepiece, ideal when you can not get close to the eyepiece such as looking over the comb of a stock and the rechargeable Nova light source which is 8 times brighter than the standard H.I. light source.
Hawkeye Deluxe Borescope 17" Slim Focusing Kit
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[ February 22, 2005, 07:06 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
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JoeF
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posted February 22, 2005 07:25 PM
I'll give you an answer from an old hillbilly hunters' point of view...
To answer your questions:
Good deal - no idea.
Worth it for the average hobbiest? - Not a chance.
Beyond that:
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brad h
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posted February 22, 2005 07:38 PM
What the hell!??
I'd always thought I'd like to have a bore scope, (assuming that is a pitch for a bore scope) but I don't have a clue what any of that means other than the price.
I'll wait and see what Jack or DAA has to say.
The average hobbyist??... ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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Cal Taylor
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posted February 22, 2005 08:57 PM
I don't worry about what the bore looks like. There are still only two types of guns, those that shoot good enough and those that don't. If I bought alot of used guns, I might entertain the idea, but I usually buy a used gun with the idea of re-barreling anyway. A guy that trades alot of guns (like Leonard and Tim) may have justification. I really don't have many. But the ones I do have are good ones. I have a swift that I got in 1982 as a graduation present. I would hate to venture what that barrel looks like, but it will still shoot well under an inch with several loads. It is about due for another tube though. To get it to shoot well I am seating the bullets as far out as possible while still being able to get them in the magazine.
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DAA
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posted February 23, 2005 04:52 AM
That's just an "okay" deal. Nothing to get excited about.
I think very, very few hobbiests will get much meaningful use out of a borescope. But for those who can use them, there is nothing else will do.
I have easy access to two of them, can borrow either one any time. And have only limited use for one myself, so I've never bought my own.
- DAA
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Leonard
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posted February 23, 2005 07:04 AM
Great answer, Dave. Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks! LB
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Jack Roberts
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posted February 23, 2005 04:45 PM
Yes, that is not a great deal. I have seen them cheaper.
A borescope is one of those tools that, once you get one, you can't understand how you ever did without it. I have had one for about 15 years now and would not part with it for love or money.
It is also usefull for a lot more than firearms. I use mine to examine the inside of engines quite a bit.
Jack
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