Bullseye Target Camera System
- Thread starter bacardi
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Hey, I have had one for 2 years now, the original "Long Range" version, and love it. Have used it out to 1200+ yards. It comes with an extra antenna and you have to make sure that the antenna is perfectly aligned to your shooting spot though, at that distance, to get a decent signal strength. Inside 7-900 yards, it works fantastic. Have it hooked up to my iPad and battery easily lasts a whole day.
Takes a good 4-5 minutes max to set up at your target spot, and once you use it once or twice, you get a good idea of best placement.
I also just bought the newest long range version which is much less hassle and fiddling with, and does not need the extra antenna hooked up to it, so hoping this saves a bit of time and fusing. The original is very easy though to work with too.
The program really does work exactly as advertised too. Shows last shot and will record whole shooting sessions if you choice to.
The only issue I have with the original version is that there are lots of wires/cables running between the battery/camera/antenna/modem, and although you don't have to plus and unplug them, with repeated usage, will they start to fray or crack? The newer version eliminates that.
Ask me anything else you'd like to know.
Takes a good 4-5 minutes max to set up at your target spot, and once you use it once or twice, you get a good idea of best placement.
I also just bought the newest long range version which is much less hassle and fiddling with, and does not need the extra antenna hooked up to it, so hoping this saves a bit of time and fusing. The original is very easy though to work with too.
The program really does work exactly as advertised too. Shows last shot and will record whole shooting sessions if you choice to.
The only issue I have with the original version is that there are lots of wires/cables running between the battery/camera/antenna/modem, and although you don't have to plus and unplug them, with repeated usage, will they start to fray or crack? The newer version eliminates that.
Ask me anything else you'd like to know.
I'm debating if I should get one or not. Where I live there is no place where I can shoot far enough to make me think I need this. However, a dealer is having 60% off on this one that bring it down to about $300 and I wonder whether I should just buy it or not. Decision decision.
mastermind
CGN Regular
- Location
- SW Ontario
A camera with WiFi capability, tripod, wireless router (optional antenna to extend range), an iPad or laptop and a battery pack to power the router and optionally the camera which is already battery powered.
I've done this with a Canon EOS 7D, but for a different application.
I put one together some years back. No wifi or other modern technology (which I know next to nothing about anyway).....it uses some fancy antennas....built high stands for them and have used it at 2600 yards. Not savvy enough to name all the components and stuff, but have records somewhere....
Little work to set up, so haven't used it for a number of years. If I knew somebody could make use of it, I'd make them a heck of a deal.
I have a few and they work great. The new ammo Can version is even quicker to set up and more compact than the original tripod version. I'm more of a guy that buys a known tested product than one that dabbles in a bunch of electronics I known little about so building my own was not an option. Besides with the $30 US Down range warranty they offer against bullet strikes could you replace a shot camera on a home built version for that? It was a no brainer for me, win win there
Which dealer is offering them for $300 if I may ask? I have been interested for a while and do not have the time to goof around making my own - hard enough to get range time as it is! Might be time for a Christmas present for myself!
I considered this route myself but decided to go with AR500 steel plates instead. The cost is probably similar to the camera wifi system but more reliable in the long run.
I had a water jet guy cut me out 4 pieces of two foot square and 1/4 inch thick that I hang two wide and two tall to create one 4 foot by 4 foot back stop. In front of that I hang a 10 inch gong with a 4 inch center gong behind. This works well for long range.
The 2 foot by 2 foot plates are easier to carry around than one big 4 foot by 4 foot plate.
Alternatively for shorter distances I can use each of the two footers separately plus a random set of gongs.
I hang most from rebar or wood 2x4s arranged like a saw horse.
At least with the steel plates the bullet is smoked on impact so significantly reduced down range safety issues for hits anyway. With the four foot back stop out to 1000 yards misses are unheard of.
I had a water jet guy cut me out 4 pieces of two foot square and 1/4 inch thick that I hang two wide and two tall to create one 4 foot by 4 foot back stop. In front of that I hang a 10 inch gong with a 4 inch center gong behind. This works well for long range.
The 2 foot by 2 foot plates are easier to carry around than one big 4 foot by 4 foot plate.
Alternatively for shorter distances I can use each of the two footers separately plus a random set of gongs.
I hang most from rebar or wood 2x4s arranged like a saw horse.
At least with the steel plates the bullet is smoked on impact so significantly reduced down range safety issues for hits anyway. With the four foot back stop out to 1000 yards misses are unheard of.
Yeah, thats pretty much it
So you go to the range with your buddies/whatever which means there will most likely be 2 phones/plans (you could use an old phone if you're worried about shooting it - its also worth mentioning that its equally possible to shoot the camera setup should you go that direction)
I know not everyone will be the same but there is no issue with phone coverage where I shoot
I`m actually gonna try this out
I have one of these (long range/1 mile edition) and so far I like it. I also like the software that comes with it. You can tag/record each shot as it's fired. The software (Android/iOS/Windows) will also display some stats about your groups, the group size, centre, CEP, etc.
I don't know if the Bullseye is worth it for the "casual" shooter, but I have no regrets buying one.
I don't know if the Bullseye is worth it for the "casual" shooter, but I have no regrets buying one.
Looked into DIY options with an android phone, if you have data service on the range and another device you can use a variety of baby cam/ security cam / IP webcam remote monitoring services.
Not so easy to do with "camera to viewer" over wifi (when no data service), due to the limited wifi range, for distances over 100~200 m you would need a booster or directional antennas, which can be bought or home made. + have to provide power. For most people likely easier to get the ready made Bullseye product.
Not so easy to do with "camera to viewer" over wifi (when no data service), due to the limited wifi range, for distances over 100~200 m you would need a booster or directional antennas, which can be bought or home made. + have to provide power. For most people likely easier to get the ready made Bullseye product.
tomapleleafss
CGN Regular
- Location
- Southeast SK
I made up one using a portable power pack, inverter, long range directional router (5 km line of sight only), security camera, and a tablet. I am a little busy till after Christmas but I will post up some pics or a video on how I built mine. If you needed to purchase everything it would probably run you $500 but some of the stuff you can use elsewhere as well.
If you have power at your range, (or a car battery and cheap power inverter) you can use a wireless router/hub (very cheap) and two relatively modern cell phones and you do not need data plans running on either of them. Distance/range would be the only issue. For longer range, go the battery/inverter route and stick that part, with the hub, half way between your shooting position and the target. Replace the cell phones with laptops, tablets, whatever.
