Scope cam maiden voyage

[nervoustrigger]

The other day Trim Tab posted a DIY for a simple mount for an iPhone to use as a scope cam. 

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=98913.0

I've been wanting to try something like this so I hit Amazon and ordered a spare iPhone case and picked up the ABS pipe and fittings from a local home center.  Then last night I put it together in hopes I'd be able to give it a try today before the torrential rains began.  Some spoiled epoxy stymied my efforts but I managed to get it sorted out at the expense of rest last night but hey, I can sleep while it's raining.

Here are some pictures of the result:








So far so good.  I decided to give it a try on the .177 QB79 HPA. 



It was a little fidgety to get aligned but after tinkering with the thumbscrews, I had a decent sight picture and proceeded to take some test shots at the bench.  Things looked good so I headed down the street to the permission to see if I could bag a squirrel.

When I arrived, I pulled the rangefinder from my pocket and scanned the trees.  Right away I spotted a squirrel about 50 yards away.  I stalked up a bit to brace myself on a fence post and ranged him at 42 yards which is a 1 mildot holdover.  I trimmed the video and what you don't see is me lining up 3 times and then pulling away to resituate.  But eventually I sent the 8.4gr Air Arms on its way...





The POA (and POI) was further back than I wanted so he didn't fold up hard but it got the job done.  And while it's evident I'm not going to get stellar video with a cell phone mounted behind a budget scope, it still exceeded my expectations so I'm looking forward to experimenting some more.

Thanks for reading, guys!

[nappyman]

Good shoting, it takes awhile to get use to shooting thru scoope. Very frustrating for me but I still try here and there. Hard part for me is finding the hold spots on your gun to shoot straight without it tipping/nudging left right up down when you pull the trigger.

[Tater]

Very cool Jason, I'm glad to see your getting into scope cam video. You always seem to have some great shots, pics and hunting spots and I look forward to more vids.

[shadow]

Looks like your running good right out of the gate. Nice vid and shooting and keep after em. Ed

[Bicycleman]

I like the results - and it is much better than anything I have tried. 😎

[HunterOne]

Very nice. Keep shooting like that. The more you do it, the easier it becomes for you. I run the scope cam set up along with an above the scope cam. The through the scope cam does a great job at showing the impact of the pellet.

Looking forward to more of your videos.

[arty]

you can straighten out your reticle pic by twisting the mount of your scope, does the same thing when I use my nite site viper may "look" crooked when looking at the set up but the reticle will be correct

[Tonycalves]

Nice work Jason! Looking foward to more.

[dk1677]

Nice one Jason!

[UCChris]

Excellent my man!

[Matt15]

Looks good Jason!!!

[nervoustrigger]

Guys, thanks for the words of encouragement.  I tweaked the mount yesterday and it fits better now.  I'll practice with it some more and see if I can get some better footage next time.  Napoleon, you're spot on when you say the hold is awkward.  Now I know why the Hawk Eye mount is advantageous.