Hughesy_08 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 G'day guys - first post here, I've been chasing some information and no-one locally seems to be able to give me some decent advice. Nearly 99% of my shooting is done at night, usually chasing Kangaroo's through scrub either on foot or in the back of a ute. I've just picked up a new rifle in .243W and need to pick up a scope. I've been looking at your typical red dot style scopes - but am also interested in night vision hunting scopes. I've never used a night vision scope, though I do have a Gen 2 monocular which I've used while driving for spotting game. The NV scopes are pretty expensive, the cheaper models starting at $1000 here in Oz, which is a lot to lay out compared to a $300 red dot style. Are the NV scopes practical? Usually we mount a spotlight to the vehicle, but it can be difficult when you're holding the rifle and someone has the spotlight and they're doing their own thing while you're trying to get on target for a clean shot. I'm guessing that range and conditions would be a prevailing factor on the usefulness of NV scopes, but please let me know your opinions. Hughesy. Quote Link to post
Mr_Logic 5 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Can't speak on the nightvision side of things as I am too poor to afford one, but have you tried a scope-mounted lamp? Beam always points in the right place and much cheaper! For fast handling I would imagine the red-dot style of scope would be ideal, but not much opportunity over here for fast paced stuff! Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 The fastest and best setup most gamekeepers over here in the UK use hughesy is, to use a pickup one person drives, one lamps and another is in the back of the pickup with rifle ready on top of landrover, for rapid shots and extra height advantage over hedges and terrrian whilst also be a safer angle to shoot... Nightvision is ok for a troublesome animal in a specific area, but for covering large area's of land quickly, lamping is the best.... Does the scope have to be a red dot setup, or illuminated?? Quote Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 The fastest and best setup most gamekeepers over here in the UK use hughesy is, to use a pickup one person drives, one lamps and another is in the back of the pickup with rifle ready on top of landrover, for rapid shots and extra height advantage over hedges and terrrian whilst also be a safer angle to shoot... Nightvision is ok for a troublesome animal in a specific area, but for covering large area's of land quickly, lamping is the best.... Does the scope have to be a red dot setup, or illuminated?? Always remember not to let Ian drive though as he gets the Land Rover bogged down in a moist field.............. Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 The fastest and best setup most gamekeepers over here in the UK use hughesy is, to use a pickup one person drives, one lamps and another is in the back of the pickup with rifle ready on top of landrover, for rapid shots and extra height advantage over hedges and terrrian whilst also be a safer angle to shoot... Nightvision is ok for a troublesome animal in a specific area, but for covering large area's of land quickly, lamping is the best.... Does the scope have to be a red dot setup, or illuminated?? Always remember not to let Ian drive though as he gets the Land Rover bogged down in a moist field.............. Ha a very moist field, I think somone must of spilt something on it.................Maybe something sparkling with a hint of citrus... Quote Link to post
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