Underdog 2,337 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 I have always used a lamp to spot and stalk fox's with. Usually works fine but every now and then I get a clever one. I am wondering if I can use a night vision to stalk with until time to shoot and if so how cheaply can it be done with something that will cover 200yds? Thanks. U. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,650 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) I would recommend a thermal spotter, and night vision scope . I would also say that you get what you pay for . The cheaper entry level gear doesn’t perform like the more expensive items . I know guys who use those add on screens and swear by them , you can buy them fairly cheaply. Also a digital spotter shouldn’t set you back too much . But I always say “if you buy cheap you buy twice “ . Have a look at what thermal imaging is capable of before you buy something you may wish to replace before too long . I like you was a lamp man and thought all this new gear was a gimmick. I was wrong, I wouldn’t go out now without my thermal and night vision, it’s that good ! So go on U , get that big lump out from under your mattress, and spend a few bob , you can’t take it with ya . They don’t sew pockets into shrouds !!! Edited August 1, 2018 by shovel leaner 1 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 2,337 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 How do you know about the lump under my bed? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,650 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Underdog said: How do you know about the lump under my bed? I knew it . I’ve got a really fantastic investment opportunity !!! All you have to do is PM me your bank details . I will need you to set up a wire transfer of monies to my account in Zimbabwe this is to pay off the corrupt port officials then you can get your share of all these millions I’ve got . Stuck in a shipping container . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 2,337 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 So if I went with an add on and got a good ir torch am I right in thinking that you hold the rifle under the arm to shoot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David.evans 5,323 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 U addons can be like marmite, I've had the tv screen type , robin foxer on u tube uses the nite sight viper , I had one and didn't like it , your face lights up like black pool illuminated, and a un natural shooting position, ive had the ward 800l , add on , with the right ir , there quit good , but sold it SL is right , spend once not twice , dedicated NV , And spotter . Is the way to go I've got the pulsar 870lrf , it's a bit dated now , and with the ward b501 torch on top with the ruby black sun pill, I ant joking 600 yards easy , and crustal clear there is a lot better out there , thermal, ect , all depends on the lump under you bed mate but I can help with a Yukon spotter , with a . T 20 ir on the side lve lent it the farmer to have a mess with , but if it helps mate I'll. Get it back and your more tham welcome to a lend , it good for 200 yards easy , just let me know have a. Look on u tube , plenty on there mate to give you a better idea Atb pal 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 2,337 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Thanks friends. I am going to have to ponder this some more ( the lump under the bed is not very big at all) and agree that saving up for night sight and spotter is the way forward. As I can usually stalk with in rimfire range maybe my lamp can still act as a spotter! Thanks again. U. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David.evans 5,323 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 If you change your mind U , just pm me mate Atb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,650 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 13 hours ago, David.evans said: U addons can be like marmite, I've had the tv screen type , robin foxer on u tube uses the nite sight viper , I had one and didn't like it , your face lights up like black pool illuminated, and a un natural shooting position, ive had the ward 800l , add on , with the right ir , there quit good , but sold it SL is right , spend once not twice , dedicated NV , And spotter . Is the way to go I've got the pulsar 870lrf , it's a bit dated now , and with the ward b501 torch on top with the ruby black sun pill, I ant joking 600 yards easy , and crustal clear there is a lot better out there , thermal, ect , all depends on the lump under you bed mate but I can help with a Yukon spotter , with a . T 20 ir on the side lve lent it the farmer to have a mess with , but if it helps mate I'll. Get it back and your more tham welcome to a lend , it good for 200 yards easy , just let me know have a. Look on u tube , plenty on there mate to give you a better idea Atb pal Just reading your post DE and you mentioned a ward b501with a ruby black sun pill , I’ve got a T20 on my 970 Lrf , if I got the ward it would improve the performance of my NV I take it ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David.evans 5,323 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 With out a doubt mate 600 yards easy dont forgot you wii need a adjustable torch mount Atb dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,650 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I’m getting one. I will wait and see if the mount I’ve got for the T20 fits. Cheers pal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigmac 97kt 13,787 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Thermal scope U when i used Pav,s it just blew me away and out much more than 200yrds unless there hiding behind stone walls they cant hide at all iv seen nothing like it u honestly thermals are the future and blows nv off the face of the earth But like every thing else thats new it comes at a cost so you may have to wait (like me) until you have a full lumpy mattress but im having one ether way . atvbjimmy 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David.evans 5,323 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Quote S SL its a 25 mm body same as the t20 ive got a spare adjustable torch mount waver rail defo fit the 970 , if you want it till you get one , no probs let me know Atb forgot to say it's the RUBY pill you want 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,650 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, bigmac 97kt said: Thermal scope U when i used Pav,s it just blew me away and out much more than 200yrds unless there hiding behind stone walls they cant hide at all iv seen nothing like it u honestly thermals are the future and blows nv off the face of the earth But like every thing else thats new it comes at a cost so you may have to wait (like me) until you have a full lumpy mattress but im having one ether way . atvbjimmy The thermal scopes I’ve seen are awesome , but I can’t justify the money . Spot em with thermal then Shoot em with NV is a good combo . But the thermal scopes have the edge for sure if money is not an object and you’ve got a big lump under the mattress ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,650 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 52 minutes ago, David.evans said: SL its a 25 mm body same as the t20 ive got a spare adjustable torch mount waver rail defo fit the 970 , if you want it till you get one , no probs let me know Atb forgot to say it's the RUBY pill you want Cheers pal , I’ve already got an adjustable weaver mount for the T20 so I’m sorted ta , but thanks for the offer . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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