Hands-On: Caldwell Ballistic Precision LR Target Camera System

[@johnmccarthy1443]

I loved my Caldwell target camera and I used it on our 1,000 yd. range and to get instant feedback on hits to make windage adjustments was awesome. My son used it once at a mile without any problems. I have since purchased the Longshot LR-3 and it's definitely superior, but at twice the price. A person can't go wrong with either target camera.

[@rrvil]

I’ve got the Longshot LR-3 system and it’s proven it’s worth over the last year. No more guessing where I hit paper at distance and really helps to speed up my testing. I don’t get to go to the range nearly as often as I’d like and the camera system helps maximize the time I do get. It’s much more compact than this system, I’d recommend checking it out.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks for this review. I’ve been considering one. (*haven’t watched full vid yet) As a photographer for many years I can tell you right now what a weakness of this system will be…that “gorilla pod” flexy arm that attaches to the camera. Those things wear out very quickly under consistent and heavy use. Hopefully Caldwell has replacements available. Obviously these are made for flat square ranges…tripods don’t have adjustable legs for leveling on uneven terrain.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Good observations!

[@ryanthomas2374]

very good points. i hadnt thought about uneven terrain.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

@@ryanthomas2374 👍 not that a guy couldn’t just get a couple different tripods, but that “gorilla pod” arm just goes to show that Caldwell hasn’t really used that product. …and also that they never really do anything outside of a flat square range. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@skycam321]

The camera attachment arm and clamp are easily improved and upgraded by the versatile line of GoPro products. I specifically used the bike seat post clamp to replace the spring clamp when it broke.

[@vernonhelms2316]

I just bought the Caldwell camera for shooting at my range out to 600 yards just charged it up going to test it today

[@joeldubose5762]

I have 2 SME Bullseye cameras. Love them. They even talk to me when I ask it to. It will tell me how much to click my turrets to get onto the bullseye. Very cool system. However I've been looking at a shot marker system.

[@goose25-c4]

I bought mine several years ago and finally took it out last month. I absolutely love it!

[@wldott]

Target Vision Long Shot camera systems are hands down the best on the market, i have used mine in the desert at 3+ miles and still getting 30+fps on an android tablet.

[@eliasastol7926]

So, correct me if I am wrong, and I am sure you fine folks on the net will!!! This seems like the best system because it has the 1 mile ... (or 1.3 as i saw in this video) but, also, it looks like the camera connects to the transmitter via cat 5 cable! That means you can put the transmitter farther away from the target and have less risk of shooting it, as well as less risk of slag/debris etc. affecting the transmitter at least. How many normal shooters out there are shooting even 1 mile ? I wish I were but I doubt most people are pushing 100 yrds.

[@serran0669]

Pro-tip: If you land the mavic and use it as stationary streaming camera, your battery life increases to a couple of hours.

[@w.anderson8806]

Bought the Mavic Air 2 to basically play with then thought I bet it would work great at 800 meter range, works really good as a target camera!

[@douglasbattjes3991]

Got one an really like it, had a issue trying to get it to turn on, had to close the router that is in my home but after that works perfect and goes on as soon as I hit connect, Wish you would do a video on using the measuring feature , can't figure out how to set up the measuring grid, and when I hit the screen to place my + on the I pad it moves every time I choose a new location. How do I set it up. The very best part is to be able to see .22-250 holes at 300 yds. and 400 yds, those holes are so tinny. No worries now, use it at 100 yds. an out. Gavin do another video if you would please. 👍👍👍👍

[@stuartgrimm6048]

I’d like to see a more in depth review of the software. Things like does it mark the shots for you or do you have to manually mark them like the bullseye camera. Setting up the target initially, measuring group size, etc. Like others said I am considering the shot marker. It’s definitely more expensive but the software is far better than bullseye.

[@Stonyz-nq3kx]

Gavin, I have the Caldwell cam also, picked up last summer and worked great. Turned it on Friday and won't connect to my phone, well after 5 hours of monkeying around with it , finally. One Q for you is when I pull the app up and see my target, or what ever I'm looking at, it seems that you can enlarge the pic, but only with your fingers like a reg. photo. How do I access all the other things they show on the manual, I do understand the measurement system item on the known size of a grid to measure shots, but I thought I read you can adjust the pan to align the target? Maybe only manual at the transmitter with you phone on to see the target. Do another short video on connections if you could ,know your busy. Always great info, I do like this system a ton. 👍👍👍👍

[@ronconrow8585]

I own it and like it a lot. They need to update the app so it works with the newer phones. Luckily it works with my tablet which has a bigger screen. No need for the receiver at closer distances. Sighting in and zeroing a rifle at 100 yards is easy and no need to set up both the receiver and transmitter. Tripods are a little cheap and camera clamp arm is getting a little week.

[@carlhansen8672]

How close does the camera need to be to the target.

[@roubensarian2993]

What would you recommend. Longshot LR3 $800 , Caldwell $300 for the mile range. What do you recommend. With all the features of each.

[@exportedafrican]

Any updates on this? Lots of the reviews say the service isn’t great and they don’t tend to last (lots of burned up components)

[@devante5885]

I use a triggercam 2.1 for target shooting and hunting. It mounts to your rifle scope.

[@corkyandteresalight8258]

Have one and Love it. But my 75b is still my fav.

[@amsb4dafunk558]

I use a Nikon Coolpix P1000 It can clearly zoom in on a 12 inch plate at 1,500 yards.

[@tomlarue654]

What is the approximate price of this system?

[@johnharrel-co8mb]

Im going on my 3rd caldwell camera. They only been used twice each. Never connects after that with same set up. Hope this 3rd one they send me works out.. not happy so far. John.

[@chassteiner5781]

So what are you using to record the shooter while recording on the target

[@Dillon-Rowley]

I actually laughed at 7 min 16 seconds in when Gavin says “ we go pretty small here with our groups.” Haha no big deal lol😂

[@critter9a]

I could have used something like this when I had good eyes. Now anything over 100 yards is safe lol.

[@Knightslugger]

We use a Longshot 2-mile setup.

[@andrewmontreal]

I think the gopro`s images are good but lackluster sound,the new iphones have great sound but I find they do pick up the small sounds like wind and wires from the mic moving

[@dougrogillio2223]

Decided long ago I was much better served with my bench top spotting scope. No wires, no batteries, no issues.

[@anikiace2253]

ok, free advertisement for the pana lumix camera... 'battle-tested'... XD. panasonic should give gavin a fee.

[@DaveWilburn-USAF]

At what frequency does it operate?

[@michael-cp8vq]

Glad yours worked but both the one I bought and the one they sent to replace my first one Caldwell screwed me bynot returning email or calls but thanks to another video on you tube for 100 dollars we are going to build our own using parts from the caldwell

[@stevelaabs3359]

"This is literally a target camera. I think I hit it with a 6mm ARC." LOL. Impressive that it still works.

[@Ruger5_56]

I use a TRIGGERCAM. As a completely blind shooter this allows my spotter to guide me onto target.

[@davidunnerstall1541]

Target Vision LR3 system is IMHO the best camera target camera. It is also the more expensive option. I think we have all figured out you get what you pay for in this game.

[@Bodhi1satva]

Have you reviewed the TargetVision LR3? I picked one up but have yet to test it out. It’s advertised for up to 2 miles.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Thanks for the link, we will look at it!

[@carlmann9678]

How much is it

[@AnantaAndroscoggin]

I wonder how many get used for police stakeouts?

[@CaseyD406]

Spotting scope and iPhone on zoom work great for me

[@MIKEPaxton-z3c]

Have hard time linking it up to phone

[@tomlarue654]

I got a comment on your KZbin channel that says I won a carbon x bow is this true?

[@Jake-mm1cz]

As others have said . LabRadar 3 mile long range camera should be on the table . Then a comparison would / should be appropriate . Is Caldwell lr camera system just rebranded from the shorter range LabRadar TargetVision model . Not trying to knock the Caldwell product . But am surprised that you avoided putting its competitor’s long track record in the obvious conversation . Competition in every facet of the shooting world is always beneficial for the consumer .

[@garypostell5268]

Long range shooting definitely plus sighting in the rifles oh yeah!

[@lanceschul]

What’s the cost? Probably pretty high.

[@streamylc]

$300 min.. usually feel like its safe to assume this stuff is atleast double what it would cost to DIY the same (if not better) You could DIY this with drone parts and the kit could literally be pocketable

[@wrstew1272]

@@streamylc Have a number “ resting “ now I have thought about doing just that for this fall.

[@lanceschul]

@@streamylc I figured it was up there in price. I’d like to have something like this but the cost seems extravagant.

[@QuietMikeW]

Eagle Eye Shooting has developed much the same product on his KZbin channel,

[@EagleEyeShooting]

👍

[@SuperBman1221]

For under $300 pretty impressive

[@wrstew1272]

My micro SD cards came with an adapter that plugs right into my computers. You can get Radio Control FPV cameras for 50-100 for great 4k recording if you are the least bit handy in the shop.

[@SnipeU696]

Great ideas. Would not take to a public range lol.

[@SnipeU696]

@@1newme425 too woried of it getting shot.

[@ryanthomas2374]

@@SnipeU696 Only the best shots and most genius people go the the public ranges!

[@RumblestripDotNet]

I don't care about the camera system, but let's have a review of the Land Cruiser!

[@John-uo1qf]

@Travis Fox More love than the 92FS? 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@koryyoung6770]

Want to do a "budget hard wire" (Cheep) back yard target cam for 10meter & 33 meter. Air rifle. The only public range has been closed almost 1+ year . I live in Honolulu, Hawaii. I'm now gotten one foot in the house of 70. My wife says I'm behind on technology. Ok so is time for me to catch up. She says tec. Will save me time and I won't have to work as hard. I agree even tho she was talking about banking and bill paying. I would like to use a old android tablet as my viewer if possible cam not to much wide angle or preferably adjustable.

[@Jeffferguson1911]

I want to like this product but the price isn't reasonable. It's basically a wifi bridge with a low-grade IP camera and a couple batteries and tripods.

[@mikeb2459]

If you have a ham radio license: I repurpose 2 Mikrotik SXT 5G radios loaded with AREDN mesh firmware and an IP camera. Tested to a mile but will go many more.

[@spielp]

Could you share more info about it.

[@thompsonjerry3412]

Shoots low like all Baretta 92s

[@MIKEPaxton-z3c]

Other than that it woks great ' clamp on camera is awful not if it's going to happen its when

[@snajjpern]

Used a 4g surveillance camera and you can use that on infinit range. Now im using Alfreds camera app instead so I only have to carry an extra Phone and small tripod when going out.

[@1969CampEvans]

Longshot....thats all you need to know....up to 3 miles

[@Thousand_yard_King]

Beretta 92fs the best pistol ever?? 🤣🤣🤣 Losing all respect there bud!!

[@ronmartblog]

My brother uses the Caldwell and they treated him right when he accidentally shot it I prefer Longshot as it allows me to record myself shooting and the target at the same time (picture in picture) with my phone, but it sometimes has inexplicably latency issues. When it doesn’t it’s way better than the Caldwell The Caldwell is flaky more often from what I’ve seen

[@luckyshotammunitiongunsllc2369]

Honestly it seems like a waist of money for about 99.9% of the population..

[@johnc1642]

The Caldwell is not very good. I have ALL of these cameras in this review. The mount for the camera is horrible.its flimsy and broke the first time I used it! They have not updated the app in ages. Tripods are also flimsy. Just not very good product over all

[@manuelsandino9248]

Beretta 92...the worse pistol ever.

[@jamiemaurerbear]

DO NOT BUY ANYTHING ELECTRICAL FROM CALDWELL… THIS IS WHY I want to let you know that both products on the web and in reviews was stellar. That I decided to purchase Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph along with Ballistic Precision LR Target camera system. That total $259.99 and $474.99, a little more than $700 which was not so bad for the items I was buying. I was excited to plan a day of target shooting in the desert. This was a big deal since I had no spotter when shooting by myself. After shooting, walk down range to view my hits, then returning to the original shooting position. His is not so bad when your target is 50 yards, but when downrange is over 100 yards and more, time at the bench becomes less enjoyable. Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph proved to have a definite impact in my system at first. Well, it only took four instances’ before having that fail. Of course, I did everything to get it working but it was pointless. I called Caldwell, spoke to a representative, sent a new unit to me and said keep the old one as parts. That was significant at that time but low-and be hold the next time out the Ballistic Precision LR Target camera system went on the fritz. Again, resorting to all the things that could be wrong, and trust me, I spent hours trying the resolve the problems, but the camera system refused the be operatable. Now, my last dish effort to get an item that works like advertised from Caldwell. One that last longer than a year, and you can count-on. I will be putting this review in as many places that I see on the web. Furthermore, in kind, I will post the outcome resolve in the same location. Very Truly Shooting Customer Jamie Maurer