Which Gradient Lens Borescope?

[Matt in Va]

Gentlemen,
Once again I am at a rather expensive crossroads and I would very much appreciate your opinion on the matter. Which Gradient Borescope Kit is ideal for the professional smith who may chamber a BR Receiver today and chamber a barrel for an AI AW tomorrow sight unseen. Tremendous volume is NOT key. Quality is the order of the day...

Best Regards, Matt Garrett
757-581-6270

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0/k=borescope/t=P/ksubmit=y/f_a=1/Products/All/search=borescope

 

[Chisolm]

Matt,
This is what I recently went with.
http://www.hawkeyeblue.com/catalog/item/6188551/5993747.htm

If you are going to use it a lot you will want to go with the angled eyepiece.
I believe you will need the slim line version to look into 17cal barrels.

James

 

[Matt in Va]

James,
Thank you for the input. Greatly appreciated...

Regards, Matt.

 

[Matt P]

Check out Bruno's I recently purchased one from them and their service and price where excellent.
Matt P

 

[colchester]

+1 for Brunos, they were very informative and offered a great price and service.

 

[Matt in Va]

Gentlemen,
Will have to give them a call. Thank you.

Regards. matt.

 

[Dans40X]

Don't skimp-
Purchase the Gradient Slimline w/ adjustable focus(unless your eyesight never changes w/ age) & additional 90 deg lens.
I prefer the 75deg mirror over the 90 degree mirror to help eliminate glare w/ LED light source.

 

[frwillia]

Don't skimp-
Purchase the Gradient Slimline w/ adjustable focus(unless your eyesight never changes w/ age) & additional 90 deg lens.
I prefer the 75deg mirror over the 90 degree mirror to help eliminate glare w/ LED light source.

What he said ^^^^

 

[Matt in Va]

Don't skimp-
Purchase the Gradient Slimline w/ adjustable focus(unless your eyesight never changes w/ age) & additional 90 deg lens.
I prefer the 75deg mirror over the 90 degree mirror to help eliminate glare w/ LED light source.

Gentlemen,
Can't find the 75 degree mirror on Brownells. Bruno?

Regards, Matt.

 

[frwillia]

Gentlemen,
Can't find the 75 degree mirror on Brownells. Bruno?

Regards, Matt.

I've not tried the 75 degree mirror, but I've had excellent results with the 90 degree mirror including being able to take pictures with it. You can probably call Gradient Lens in Rochester, NY, and ask them if they will sell you one directly with the 75 degree mirror.

Took this picture of a tooling chatter problem in a factory barrel:

Using this home made setup to adapt a NIKON 990 to the scope:

Fitch