Mr Wilkes 2,914 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Back in early May I bought myself a scout lt, and for me it’s one of the best mass produced Cattys ever... period !. My kill rate has gone through the roof but shooting squirrels with trees in full foliage has proved to be a little difficult at times not only that but the occasional one hasn’t been picked due to dropping out of view, now I’m not like most people and every bird/animal that evades the game bag is food for a multitude of scavengers and I’m happy to leave the odd one. Now I think most of you know I tend to hang around with smithie in the winter months and we’ve often spoke about thermal spotters So I decided to bite the bullet and buy one . I bought the pulsar axion xm30s from Ian at Blackwood outdoors ( anyone after a thermal get in touch with him, he will beat any price out there). It’s a unbelievable piece of kit and as long as it ain’t hiding behind something solid then the thermal will pic it up. This is going to come in very handy come winter time. 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,090 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 28/07/2020 at 18:15, Mr Wilkes said: Back in early May I bought myself a scout lt, and for me it’s one of the best mass produced Cattys ever... period !. My kill rate has gone through the roof but shooting squirrels with trees in full foliage has proved to be a little difficult at times not only that but the occasional one hasn’t been picked due to dropping out of view, now I’m not like most people and every bird/animal that evades the game bag is food for a multitude of scavengers and I’m happy to leave the odd one. Now I think most of you know I tend to hang around with smithie in the winter months and we’ve often spoke about thermal spotters So I decided to bite the bullet and buy one . I bought the pulsar axion xm30s from Ian at Blackwood outdoors ( anyone after a thermal get in touch with him, he will beat any price out there). It’s a unbelievable piece of kit and as long as it ain’t hiding behind something solid then the thermal will pic it up. This is going to come in very handy come winter time. you should be struck off for cheating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,914 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 ... then I suggest that you leave the dog at home sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,090 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 mutley is a valued member of the team. could you use thermal for spotting rabbits, etc. longnetting drops? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,914 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Yes you could but that is something it will NEVER be used for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,090 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 will you be looking for a mutt when things eventually get back to normal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,914 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Sorted pal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,090 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 what sort you having? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big rowie 171 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 28/07/2020 at 18:15, Mr Wilkes said: Back in early May I bought myself a scout lt, and for me it’s one of the best mass produced Cattys ever... period !. My kill rate has gone through the roof but shooting squirrels with trees in full foliage has proved to be a little difficult at times not only that but the occasional one hasn’t been picked due to dropping out of view, now I’m not like most people and every bird/animal that evades the game bag is food for a multitude of scavengers and I’m happy to leave the odd one. Now I think most of you know I tend to hang around with smithie in the winter months and we’ve often spoke about thermal spotters So I decided to bite the bullet and buy one . I bought the pulsar axion xm30s from Ian at Blackwood outdoors ( anyone after a thermal get in touch with him, he will beat any price out there). It’s a unbelievable piece of kit and as long as it ain’t hiding behind something solid then the thermal will pic it up. This is going to come in very handy come winter time. Been thinking about this. Bit of a pain to spot them. Can hear them but harder to see 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,914 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 29 minutes ago, Big rowie said: Been thinking about this. Bit of a pain to spot them. Can hear them but harder to see Yes totally agree. Is it cheating... Hell yeah, But so was lamping back in the day. It’s invaluable in recovering fallen stuff, glad I bought one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big rowie 171 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 52 minutes ago, Mr Wilkes said: Yes totally agree. Is it cheating... Hell yeah, But so was lamping back in the day. It’s invaluable in recovering fallen stuff, glad I bought one. Well is using a scope on a rifle cheating ? And if cheating means filling my belly then I'm a cheating c**t 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithie 2,424 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, fred90 said: mutley is a valued member of the team. could you use thermal for spotting rabbits, etc. longnetting drops? Thermal would be good to find a good pocket of rabbits before you asked for permision.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,090 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 13 minutes ago, smithie said: Thermal would be good to find a good pocket of rabbits before you asked for permision.. or nipped on anyway next time wind was right 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,914 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Fred ur a fuker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithie 2,424 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, fred90 said: or nipped on anyway next time wind was right I dont poach. I find permision easy enough to get... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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