DaveT Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I have viewed past posts and REALLY want one of these but the cost is just MAD. Don't jump down my throat because this is an honest question and, trust me , I like the best tools and will pay for them if I consider them worth the cost.......however...where on earth can the better part of £1000 go on a Hawkeye? Hard to see how it stacks up. Are there any realistic competitors or is it a straight case of pay up or go without? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I've wondered about something like this but I haven't seem the image quality they give. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-VS8221-ProScope-2-Digital-Borescope-5-5mm-/390534798547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 There is the rub! Spending £200 just to find out its no good could soon add up. Anyone used one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Dave, £1000 is a bit steep, £550 is more like it thus: http://www.sinclairintl.com/gun-parts-tools-accessories/tools/borescopes/gradient-lens-17-slim-hawkeye-borescope-kit-prod25185.aspx I succumbed a while back, nice tool and only way to really see whats going on. As with anything i.e. Leupold, you do pay for the name a bit ! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Terry I would pay £500 but isn't the quoted dollar price plus postage, vat, import duty etc etc going to put it closer to my original projected figure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Try Brian Fox for a good price on a borescope. Whatever the cost it's money well spent. Honestly, the barrels I look at that are not cleaned properly - that get dumped before they need to be - soon makes a borescope cost-effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Have a go with mine Dave when you come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Vince ...I will give Brian a call...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Money well spent, I wouldn't be without mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Mine cost £580 from Brian, and a right angled finder from Ebay costs around £35...........can be bodged on, or turn up a simple adapter. Will frighten the life out of you when you take a squint up your recently cleaned barrel..............wouldn't be without it now, though, especially when buying a used rifle. H/man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yeh, it's carbon fouling that really stands out. You can't spot the stuff peering down a muzzle or throat in the usual fashion. Copper stands out like canine cahoolies casually peering down a muzzle but not carbon, and that's the insidious stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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