shooting range target monitoring

jangodog · September 16, 2016, 12:41 PM

Hi guys. Hope i got the right thread with my question. My gunclub needs new scopes but we wan't to upgrade to some camera/monitor system so we can monitor the shots fired. Any suggestions for a system suitable for 6 lanes with camera and monitors?

regards
jangodog

g.willikers · September 16, 2016, 02:57 PM

What distance are the targets?
Suitable for zoom or is it necessary to actually have the camera(s) up close to the targets?

jangodog · September 16, 2016, 03:14 PM

Hi. We need the camera up close to the targets. The targes are 16 meters from the shooter stand so that's the plan

Thank's for reply.

357 Python · September 16, 2016, 03:54 PM

Cameras up close to the targets is not a good idea. One bad shooter could easily destroy a piece of equipment that could easily cost a hundred dollars or more. The camera should be on the line with the shooter and focused on the target. There are systems available for this.

jangodog · September 16, 2016, 04:22 PM

Okay, 357 Python a link pleeease

357 Python · September 16, 2016, 08:03 PM

I don't have a link but saw a program on TV where I believe a range in the mid west had the system. When the shooter fired the shot would come up on a computer screen. I wish I could remember the name of the program. I want to say Jim Scouten was the host but that was several (4+) months ago so I can't be 100% sure.

g.willikers · September 17, 2016, 08:07 AM

No need for the camera to be downrange at a mere 16 yards.
With todays optics, even low priced zooms can easily see that far very clearly.
Heck, I have a $20 kid's quality telescope that can see a lot farther real good.

September 16, 2016, 12:41 PM	#1
jangodog Member Join Date: January 19, 2016 Posts: 20	shooting range target monitoring Hi guys. Hope i got the right thread with my question. My gunclub needs new scopes but we wan't to upgrade to some camera/monitor system so we can monitor the shots fired. Any suggestions for a system suitable for 6 lanes with camera and monitors? regards jangodog

September 16, 2016, 02:57 PM	#2
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	What distance are the targets? Suitable for zoom or is it necessary to actually have the camera(s) up close to the targets? __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

September 17, 2016, 08:07 AM	#7
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	No need for the camera to be downrange at a mere 16 yards. With todays optics, even low priced zooms can easily see that far very clearly. Heck, I have a $20 kid's quality telescope that can see a lot farther real good. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

September 16, 2016, 03:14 PM	#3
jangodog Member Join Date: January 19, 2016 Posts: 20	Hi. We need the camera up close to the targets. The targes are 16 meters from the shooter stand so that's the plan Thank's for reply.

September 16, 2016, 03:54 PM	#4
357 Python Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 941	Cameras up close to the targets is not a good idea. One bad shooter could easily destroy a piece of equipment that could easily cost a hundred dollars or more. The camera should be on the line with the shooter and focused on the target. There are systems available for this.

September 16, 2016, 04:22 PM	#5
jangodog Member Join Date: January 19, 2016 Posts: 20	Okay, 357 Python a link pleeease

September 16, 2016, 08:03 PM	#6
357 Python Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 941	I don't have a link but saw a program on TV where I believe a range in the mid west had the system. When the shooter fired the shot would come up on a computer screen. I wish I could remember the name of the program. I want to say Jim Scouten was the host but that was several (4+) months ago so I can't be 100% sure.