
david901
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How does the Guide unit compare to the Pulsar Axion key?
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I only need a basic unit, no wifi or an ability to record is required. It is for daylight spotting small game rabbit, hare, pheasant out to about 200 yards if possible. Cheers
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I had a loan of my pal's Eye-ray Thermal spotter and it was a gamechanger. I was just looking for a decent spotter under £1000 that's good for daylight. What recommendations are there? Cheers
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Hi there I would never buy a secondhand hawk mate. Sometimes you can get lucky and buy a decent hawk, but usually there is a good reason for selling it. Some of the issues can be screaming, aggression etc. etc. A lot of problems can be fairly easily overcome, but why bother. Usually you can pick up a fresh young hawk for the same price as the secondhand hawk, but without the baggage. Harris' hawks train easily and fairly quickly and you would get a greater sense of achievement from bringing on your own hawk. Just my two pence LOL
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Thanks for letting me know. I've now flown 2 50/50 Albidus females. I think they're very good hawks and like how they perform.
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Hi George Can I ask if the Gos is a pure Albidus? Very nice btw.
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Very nice. I wish I had the patience to make a decent hood. I tried it once but gave up after a while
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I'm sure you'll have plenty of fun flying her. Good luck with her.
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Hi Robert Are you imprinting the Spar or going for PR? And what do you intend to fly her at? Good luck
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Thanks mate. I'll try and source one the same size.
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I was hoping someone can point me in the right direction where I can buy a replacement filler valve O ring for a falcon lighthunter? The gun was leaking from the end so I removed the filler valve where I noted the O ring was quite brittle, but it appeared to be flat on one side rather than round. Just thought I'd check if you can use any O ring of the correct size or are they a specific O ring that needs to be fitted? Thanks
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Hi Mark Perhaps a highish rotating ring perch would suit. Most Goshawks seem to do fairly well on them. I must admit that although I've got a female imprint, my personal favourite is a Gos raised by an imprint. They come out steady and with sympathetic manning, seem to become very tame and steady in a short while. Out of curiosity, can I ask who bred her? Good luck with her. David
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Hi Moorman I've never used the Meng perch and it looks horrible to me LOL, but the guys who use them in USA like you say, seem to think they're great. I read an article explaining their use and it did make sense to me. I think you would have to get a metalworker to manufacture one for you. Pretty sure someone could provide the dimensions. Out of curiosity, is your Gos a PR or an imprint. Cheers
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Just a thought Moorman, I have also used a loop perch to good effect for Goshawks whilst they are in their mews or weathering. It seems to keep their feathers in good shape. Also, I know some folk keep them on screen perches, but that is something I have no experience with. David