TV camera at the target

[grnzbra]

Has anyone tried placing a small TV camera near the target which transmitted to a receiver (feeding either a monitor or a computer) back at the firing line instead of using a spotting scope? Seems to me that I've seen computer cameras/receivers advertised for less than $100 that would work if only they had the range. It sure would be a lot cheaper that a spotting scope that could see 30 cal holes at 300 to 500 yards.

I was told by the salesman that those camera setups were only good for 50 ft or so. Has anyone tried to put a high gain antenna at both ends to get 300 to 500 yds?

 

[50 Shooter]

We were using a digital camcorder with a VCR and a IR sending unit to watch our targets at 1000 yards. You'll need a car battery and a converter at both ends for power. Don't forget to shield everything by the target, it would suck to shoot your camera.

Try this link for some info, http://www.wirelessvideocameras.com/ I'll ask one of the guys that I shoot with what the name of the equipment is that he has.

 

[hksw]

Hmm, I've been thinking of doing something just a little different for the past year. Get a camcorder (miniDV) with one of those high magnification lenses and a (minimum) 3" LCD screen. Extra long life batteries. Preferably photo capable (1 MB minimum). Able to take MemoryStick/xD/SD cards. Beats setting stuff up down range which might not be possible for some ranges. High magnification images might not be that great but I'll have to see for myself when I get one. Would like to keep it under $500, though.

Use it instead of a spotting scope. IMO, would be real handy for the long shots with a rifle. Position it (the LCD screen at least) just above the gun. Should cover the mic to prevent overload.

 

[Steve Smith]

Serveral ISU ranges in locales with good weather have them.

 

[Archie]

Check out Oehler...

they have an audio (right, sound) system that pinpoints the impact of the bullet strike.
You can save the information, print it out on a target template. You don't even have to change targets.

It ain't cheap, but I'm not sure it's more than a small TV camera setup.

 

[50 Shooter]

Here's the direct link to what a friend has, it transmits at 1000 yards perfectly. http://www.wirelessvideocameras.com/public/spvdolinks.htm#arl5200

 

[M67]

On this side of the pond, electronic target systems are increasingly popular. Microphones register the passing of the bullet, a computer triangulates the position of the hit and shows it on a monitor and passes it on to any other 'puters on the network, including for example large screens for spectators. A large Norwegian rifle match will attract more than 5,000 participants, so computerized scorekeeping simplifies things.

I know this is not exactly what you asked about, but here's a couple of links. Just for reference in case anyone's interested.

http://www.kme.no/english/

http://www.megalink.no/SW/Eng/main.htm