Bore scopes - Rigid or flexible ?

[Slackdaddy]

Looking at getting one of the Teslong bore scopes.
Mostly for checking/cleaning older .22s and up to my .50 muzzle loaders.
This will be used on the bench,, not traveling with it.

What would be better the $55 flexible or the 26" $99 Rigid ? The are close enough in price that the price difference is not an issue, just want what would work better.
Could this be plugged into the usb port of a small "smart TV" ? or do you need THEIR app ?

 

[engineerbrian]

I have the Teslong 26” rigid and it plugs straight into the usb on my laptop, I really like it. A friend of mine has the Teslong flexible scope and it works really well too. I think if you are using it solely for bores the rigid is great, but the flexible model gives you more options for other uses other than just rifle work.

 

[DanGuy48]

I have the Teslong 26” rigid and it plugs straight into the usb on my laptop, I really like it. A friend of mine has the Teslong flexible scope and it works really well too. I think if you are using it solely for bores the rigid is great, but the flexible model gives you more options for other uses other than just rifle work.

X2. (I have the flexible)

 

[BFMIN]

I'm on my second flexible. Tseslong replaced the first one. Apparently they weren't a flexible as the packaging they were shipped in neede them to be to fit in.
I like the flexible, but be careful coiling it to store.

 

[GuitarmanNick]

I too, am on my second flexible Teslong bore scope and it was also replaced under warranty. Excellent customer service.
I store mine in the tube that my Tipton cleaning rod came in.

 

[5string]

Teslong replaced mine 1 1/2 years out of warranty and even paid the shipping both ways.

 

[tjiann]

I like a flexible scope so I can throw it in my coat pocket and take it with me when I'm at a gun show or shops and be able to examine the bore and the breech area of used guns I'm looking at.