Bullseye AmmoCam Long Range Edition Review
In the Field
Now the fun part -- trigger time. I tested out the AmmoCam shooting everything from rimfires, varmint cartridges and competition rounds to magnum hunting cartridges. I used the AmmoCam on both paper and steel targets ranging in distance from 50 yards all the way to a mile (1,760 yards). T
he experience of using the AmmoCam while shooting a steel gong at 1 mile was the most impressive. I could watch through my riflescope as the bullet impacted the gong, but the AmmoCam gave precise and immediate feedback as to exactly where my shots were landing. This was very handy as the gong was already riddled with impacts and I didn't put on a new coat of paint before I started shooting. In short, the AmmoCam worked excellent.
AmmoCam set up on 1 mile gong
Setup is easy. First, take the AmmoCam, base station and your viewing device to the target location with you, then turn them all on and set up the camera. Make sure to use your viewing device to double check that the camera is indeed pointed correctly at the target.
I made the mistake once of assuming that I had the camera pointed correctly at the target without checking for sure on my device before going back to my shooting bench. I had to make another run out to the target because it turned out I didn't have the camera aimed properly and could only see half of the target on the screen. It pays to check first. Finally, take the base station and your viewing device back to your rifle and start shooting.
AmmoCam view on iPad of 1 mile gong
Essentially, this is how the AmmoCam works: After firing a shot you press the Show Shot button on your screen. This will take a screenshot or photo of what the camera sees. The Target Manager software then flips back and forth between this photo and the one just prior to it so that any new additions or differences (bullet holes) will appear to blink or flash on the screen. This makes your hits on target very easy to see. Then fire another shot, press the Show Shot button and repeat. At any time during your shooting session you can go back and select previous thumbnails to review your shot progression. As advertised, this "flashing shot" feature works with shotguns and even bow and arrow.
View from 1 mile gong
One thing to consider when shooting at hard surfaces like steel plates is to make sure that the AmmoCam is well away from the target so that it doesn't catch any shrapnel. Then there is the definite worry that a stray bullet might decide to steer off course and add a few ventilation holes to the otherwise airtight AmmoCam. But don't worry. Bullseye offers a protection plan that covers both situations.
Now the fun part -- trigger time. I tested out the AmmoCam shooting everything from rimfires, varmint cartridges and competition rounds to magnum hunting cartridges. I used the AmmoCam on both paper and steel targets ranging in distance from 50 yards all the way to a mile (1,760 yards). T
he experience of using the AmmoCam while shooting a steel gong at 1 mile was the most impressive. I could watch through my riflescope as the bullet impacted the gong, but the AmmoCam gave precise and immediate feedback as to exactly where my shots were landing. This was very handy as the gong was already riddled with impacts and I didn't put on a new coat of paint before I started shooting. In short, the AmmoCam worked excellent.
AmmoCam set up on 1 mile gong
Setup is easy. First, take the AmmoCam, base station and your viewing device to the target location with you, then turn them all on and set up the camera. Make sure to use your viewing device to double check that the camera is indeed pointed correctly at the target.
I made the mistake once of assuming that I had the camera pointed correctly at the target without checking for sure on my device before going back to my shooting bench. I had to make another run out to the target because it turned out I didn't have the camera aimed properly and could only see half of the target on the screen. It pays to check first. Finally, take the base station and your viewing device back to your rifle and start shooting.
AmmoCam view on iPad of 1 mile gong
Essentially, this is how the AmmoCam works: After firing a shot you press the Show Shot button on your screen. This will take a screenshot or photo of what the camera sees. The Target Manager software then flips back and forth between this photo and the one just prior to it so that any new additions or differences (bullet holes) will appear to blink or flash on the screen. This makes your hits on target very easy to see. Then fire another shot, press the Show Shot button and repeat. At any time during your shooting session you can go back and select previous thumbnails to review your shot progression. As advertised, this "flashing shot" feature works with shotguns and even bow and arrow.
View from 1 mile gong
One thing to consider when shooting at hard surfaces like steel plates is to make sure that the AmmoCam is well away from the target so that it doesn't catch any shrapnel. Then there is the definite worry that a stray bullet might decide to steer off course and add a few ventilation holes to the otherwise airtight AmmoCam. But don't worry. Bullseye offers a protection plan that covers both situations.
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