Lamping with Lurcher

[liongeorge 7]

I am going to start lamping with my bedi x whippet bitch . I have a decent lamping set up that I use with my rifle it has a dimmer and red filter so as not to spook the bunnies.I have not been lamping with adog for years. Do I use the filter and dimmer or is loads of light a bonus to dazzle the rabbit and let the dog see it better.

Any advice greatfully recieved.

 

George

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

use the lamp on full mate with the filter on its always good to hav your dog run on the filter because you sometimes get close to clappers but not always when running the rabbit mate sometimes if you shake the lamp side to side canny fast when the dog is running the rabbit it sometimes dazzles the rabbits and gives the dog a better chance to catch the rabbit atb mate hope this helps mate

[minzy 16]

use the lamp on full mate with the filter on its always good to hav your dog run on the filter because you sometimes get close to clappers but not always when running the rabbit mate sometimes if you shake the lamp side to side canny fast when the dog is running the rabbit it sometimes dazzles the rabbits and gives the dog a better chance to catch the rabbit atb mate hope this helps mate

second that mate but i use orange filter

Edited April 30, 2010 by minzy

[Wild_and_Irish 11]

I walk up with it on then slip the dog and rip it off. the rabbits tend not to move in the red filter but the beam isn't strong enough with it on

[scotty2306 37]

I walk up with it on then slip the dog and rip it off. the rabbits tend not to move in the red filter but the beam isn't strong enough with it on

dont bother with the filter there a pain in the arse pulling them off all night and then having to put them in your pocket when your sick of it.there ok off back of van though just a pain in the arse when walking

[ciaranmcman 23]

I walk up with it on then slip the dog and rip it off. the rabbits tend not to move in the red filter but the beam isn't strong enough with it on

dont bother with the filter there a pain in the arse pulling them off all night and then having to put them in your pocket when your sick of it.there ok off back of van though just a pain in the arse when walking

put a hinge on it sorts that out fella

[allenyeates 3]

Personally I never use a filter with the dog, if rabbits too spooky I just give the area a rest for a bit then go on a good dark windy night. Just my way, but may not suit others.

[Giro 2,648]

The filter on my striker come on and off no trouble but the blitz is a nightmare... any suggestions to make it any easier??

Edited May 1, 2010 by Giro

[liongeorge 7]

Cheers for tips guys, my filter is the flip up clulite type so should be good no need to take it right off. can't wait to give it a go.

[Wild_and_Irish 11]

I walk up with it on then slip the dog and rip it off. the rabbits tend not to move in the red filter but the beam isn't strong enough with it on

dont bother with the filter there a pain in the arse pulling them off all night and then having to put them in your pocket when your sick of it.there ok off back of van though just a pain in the arse when walking

put a hinge on it sorts that out fella

any chance of some pics? I dont find it that awkward to take off but I've nearly lost it a few times :search:

[#1poacher 8]

not take it of and watch it run proper some of them filters are to thick and you can hardly see 60 mtre in front of ya

[wildhunter 3]

i would say use a red filter i like them good for shooting fox

[k99yle 53]

Cheers for tips guys, my filter is the flip up clulite type so should be good no need to take it right off. can't wait to give it a go.

I have a clulite with a flip up type filter also. It works really well. Simple and very effective!

[ratter1234 1]

some places i go the rabbits ara spooked easily so i use a green filter as they show up clear as day and give a better beam for the dog ro run down or around! just my view.

[ASME IX 1]

iv always used a filter until i got my self a variable power version,guess its just force of habit.

basicly as the dog gets 3/4 way down to the bunny slowly flip the filter of then the rest is luck.lol.

if i had to choose between filter and no filter id have to say no filter with variable brightness.

 

asme ix