Spotting scope for 300+

[Papaclaude]

Which power spotting scope do you use for 300 yd+ shooting. I have a 15-45 and most times, I can't see my bullet holes.

 

[Obtunded]

Likely isn't the power that prevents you, it is the quality and the ambient conditions.

I have a Pentax PF80ED with a 14mm fixed eyepice (36X) and in good conditions I can see bullet holes at 500M

 

[Mystic Precision]

mirage in my area is horrid so I have given up on spotting scopes.

Now use wireless Tx/Rx and a camera.

Get to see the shots on an LCD screen.

Jerry

 

[*MALICE*]

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Do you have any details on your set-up?

 

[QCI]

Jerry,
That is an interesting solution to the mirage problem. Can you provide details on your setup?

 

[Mystic Precision]

Will get some info and pics when I get a chance.

Jerry

 

[iain53]

http://www.6mmbr.com/targetcam.html

 

[shatthatkilledelvis]

http://www.6mmbr.com/targetcam.html

knowing my luck, I can totally see myself putting a round through the back of my camcorder with that setup...

 

[Mystic Precision]

This pic shows the 2W 2.4Ghz Tx and RX (offshore), the LCD monitor and the 2 LIPO batt packs.

Missing is the monitor wire harness (figured you guys knew what wires looked like) and tripods/bases and of course the camera.

I just use the family digi cam Canon SX100 w/ 10X zoom. Easier if you have a video cam with a constant output feed.

I have RC stuff so had these packs kicking around. 1500mAh packs so I get around 5 hours of run time. You can use any lead 12V batt.

All stuff is considered 12V - auto stuff. They will all run from 9V to 12V so you have alot of options for power.

Distance is a big unknown. This TX/RX gets around 700yds line of sight before you loose signal. A better receiving antennae is supposed to get you to 1000yds?

The TX/RX is off Ebay - just make sure they use RCA plugs and have the same video operating language for NAmerica.

Simple, not expensive and works just fine. Image quality could be better but I assume it is the low res output from the camera.

Hope to try a video camera later to see if image quality can be improved. Of course, you can see bullet holes in a white target but in the black is not easy.

There you go.

Jerry

 

[ShaunM]

freaking brilliant... Thank you for the amazing idea.

 

[QCI]

Looks very good. Possibly extend range with a 4W TX RX unit? Might be a problem at higher wattages with regulations from Industry Canada. I haven't been to a lot of firing ranges, however, I believe this could enhance a range. Maybe fans could sit in the stands behind the firing line and watch replays of our finest shooters.

 

[rshew]

wireless Tx/Rx and a camera

Hi,
I'm lucky enough that I'm able to go shooting with Jerry and the set up he has with a monitor at 500yrds and farther is unbelievable. I'm now in the process of making my own. Every target shooter should have one!