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Bore Viewing Tool

seb1999
I was at a local gun store and wanted to inspect the bore on an Inland carbine and the sales person handed me a tool I had not seen before.

It was like a big acryilic allen wrench that had a shirt pocet clip on it. You inserted the shorter end in the breech and the longer end picked up available light and illuminated the bore.

I did not like what I saw but I said I would like to buy one of those gizmos.

He told me they did not have any and had not been able to get them for sometime.

Does anyone know what I am talking about and if you do what is it called and where can I buy one??
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  • aerogenius1
    I have 2 kinds. One is battery powered like a flachlight with a plastic elbow on the end to fit the breech. The other is similar to what you described. A bent piece of fiber optic plastic that works off of ambient light. I bought both at Gander Mountain but have seen both at reputable local gunshops. You could also try Ebay or even the auction here at GB.
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  • aerogenius1
    this is a listing on GB
    just type in bore light under search

    Hoppes #BRL1 Bore Light

    A useful tool for clear inspection under any conditions. Illuminates the bore fully, so nicks, scratches, pits and fouling can be seen easily. Good for safety checks and for lighting hard-to-get-at areas. Locking feature can lock light on for longer inspections. A good tool to take along if you are buying a used firearm. Uses two AAA batteries (not included).
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  • seb1999
    Ok, I will look for it but what should I call it - A bore light?? I would like to get the non powered item.
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  • aerogenius1
    If you go to the GB auction pages you can type in "bore light" and see two for sale that are powered. If you type in "bore lite" you will see an unpowered version for sale.
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  • seb1999
    [:D]Thank YOU!!!![:D]

    Who needs encyclopediae when you have Gun Broker??
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  • Rebel_James
    This guy sells them on GB. I bought one the other day. I haven't received it yet, but it's a good deal.

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=29166142

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    referring to the M1 Garand
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  • Shansei45
    I've used both battery powered and available-light types for the past 50+ years, and gave up the battery jobs as soon as I got the AL type.

    But here's a tip: get 2 or 3 of them. They're handy, they're inexpensive, they're small, AND THEY GET LOST/MISPLACED REAL EASY!!!

    Keep one in your range case, one at your work bench, and a spare or two in a desk drawer - or whatever.
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    "Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." George Carlin
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  • I.Shute
    I think I know what you're thinking of.
    I bought 3 at the SHOT Show last month.
    It's called Barrel Lite. Cost $3 each.
    Barrel Lite
    P.O. Box 39
    Spring Valley WI 54767
    715-778-5826
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