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Bore light ???
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:19 pm
by Johnnyjr
Been trying some different loads in my 44 Henry. Using 200/240 grain cast bullets. To say the least I am not pleased. Starting to think the bore is leaded bad. Looking to get some type of bore light to check it out. Any good ideas where I can get one without braking my wallet..Thanks,johnny
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:15 pm
by ol'pole
Any local gun/sport shop, Ebay, Amazon, midway, brownells and about 100 more, their not hard to find OR expensive , bore light now if you want a bore scope, check on line
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:17 pm
by Johnnyjr
Thanks
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:36 pm
by BrokenolMarine
I have been using the same bent piece of clear plastic, no batteries to fail, nor bulbs to burn out. Stick one end in the chamber, cylinder, etc...
Then turn / point the other at any light source...
Bright light where you need it.
It was about $1.50 at a gun show. Still works after all these years.
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:52 pm
by Johnnyjr
I seen them one time..
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:33 pm
by JEBar
I've been using a DAC Technologies Winchester Flexible LED Bore Light ====>
https://www.amazon.com/DAC-Technologies ... 255&sr=8-7 since April of 2016 .... it has performed well
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:29 pm
by leverjc
let us know what your results are.
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:33 pm
by Johnnyjr
Got one from Amazon. Nothing around here..
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:05 pm
by leverjc
Johny, have you been able to see what is going on in your bore yet.
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:27 pm
by BigAl52
Get some lead cloth and put some on a 44 jag and run it thru the bore. It will tell if the bore is leaded also.
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:41 pm
by markiver54
BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:36 pm
I have been using the same bent piece of clear plastic, no batteries to fail, nor bulbs to burn out. Stick one end in the chamber, cylinder, etc...
Then turn / point the other at any light source...
Bright light where you need it.
It was about $1.50 at a gun show. Still works after all these years.
I have owned and used the clear plastic one for years. It works well! I do have a battery operated flexible one as well that I picked up at Wally World. I think it was about $10.00. I have found that I like the clear plastic cheapo better though. The battery operated is really too bright.
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 8:31 am
by BrokenolMarine
markiver54 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:41 pm
BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:36 pm
I have been using the same bent piece of clear plastic, no batteries to fail, nor bulbs to burn out. Stick one end in the chamber, cylinder, etc...
Then turn / point the other at any light source...
Bright light where you need it.
It was about $1.50 at a gun show. Still works after all these years.
I have owned and used the clear plastic one for years. It works well! I do have a battery operated flexible one as well that I picked up at Wally World. I think it was about $10.00. I have found that I like the clear plastic cheapo better though. The battery operated is really too bright.
I picked up several battery ones over the years, came in the swag bags at instructor classes or giveaways at firearms manufacturer's seminars. I'd end up giving them to students or fellow competitors at a match.
That bent tube still does the job.
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:29 pm
by RanchRoper
Good luck, hope ya get 'er fixed up.
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:09 am
by Brando73
I have several bore lights and keep them in all our vehicles. I stop by pawn shops often, to see what they have that's just dropped off pawn. With my adjustable bore light, I can see th critical parts of the gun including the bore and action.
Not that expensive and will save you a lot of headaches
Re: Bore light ???
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:06 pm
by Johnnyjr
No leading, the bullets (cast) are undersized for the barrel..