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Hunting boar in Spain with the mrs this winter... My last kill of the season was through my trusty old XP50 thermal scope, on my favourite MSR-10 Hunter semi-auto rifle. After two days of arduous recon, from a hillside we finally found a suitable one down at the bottom of the valley. I set up 100m away from the boar, downwind, 14 degree angle downhill to target, and the hog had stopped to take a drink in the ice cold mountain stream -- everything was perfect... But we chose to gamble on moving in closer to a species that's highly mobile, as agile as a mountain goat, and can disappear like a ghost. The white noise of running water, the pitch black night and a strong headwind allowed us to reach a new vantage point just 65m from the animal. After a few minutes the beast presented broadside for a textbook neck shot, instant drop, immediate humane kill. (There were further rounds in the mag if needed, and one ready in the chamber less than 100 milliseconds after firing the shot.) Our chosen bullet has a proven track record from 50m to 300m for big game, providing acceptable expansion. Extraction was more of a challenge. We soon discovered that the boar was on an island surrounded by a deep quagmire. I struggled to find a safe path through the swamp, but after I'd failed from 3 separate routes the mrs just waded in, finding a safe path using red torchlight, deployed her drag strap to pull several kilos of meat up onto the bank, and commenced skinning and gralloching while I fetched the jeep. Loadout: Rifle: Savage MSR-10 Hunter (semi-auto AR-10) chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor Riflescope: Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 (on Tier One QD) Spotter: Axion 2 LRF XG35 Ammo: Norma Bondstrike 143gr Sticks: Primos Trigger Stick Gen 3 tripod Neck-shot down in a mountain stream: Boars are more nomadic and unpredictable than deer... The elusive, wild, rugged "Jabalí de montaña" breed seen in these video clips inhabit a crazy mountainous landscape, living everyday life at altitudes exceeding 2,000 meters. (The highest mountain in Britain is Ben Nevis at 1,345 m, or compare with Snowdon at 1,085 m.) This boar variety is pure lean muscle but also highly intelligent. It strolls up steep slopes and cliff-faces *literally* like a mountain goat, and disappears into terrain or scrub like an ethereal phantom. They endure an arid climate that swings between extreme heat and cold, generally from -7°C to 33°C. While deer don't need to drink because they get enough water from their diet, boars do need to drink regularly -- another challenge of living in this high-desert environment. Seasonal streams are a good place to find their tracks -- distinctive circular hoof-prints. Their only reward for this harsh lifestyle is almonds, the main crop grown here and a boar's favourite food -- which elsewhere in the peninsula boar-hunters use as bait. Spain is a fascinating country to hunt in. They have seasons for rabbits. Some autonomous regions have declared a wild boar emergency, allowing new opportunities for hunting with thermal optics. Recon:

Hik Micro Gryphon GQ35L LRF. Only bought from Scott Country back end of January for £2300. Front lense cap is missing and lanyard clip has broken. Other than that in perfect working order. Has just been factory reset. Unbelievable bit of kit when out shooting, massive advantages and even better accuracy with this having the built in laser range finder. Only reason for sale is ive lost intrest in the sport. More than welcome to view and test before buying. £1800 ono Can be posted (rather expensive to cover value), collection is prefered due to value. I could deliver with reason or could meet half way. Please message if you have any further questions. Thanks for looking.

Hik Micro Gryphon GQ35L LRF Thermal Spotter Front dust cover is missing and lanyard clip has come of as pictured. Only bought a couple months ago from Scott Country for £2399 Unbelievble bit of kit when out on a night. Ideal for vermin control or stalking. Just been factory reset. Credit card payment can also be taken through my work. More than welcome to come and test before buying. £1800 no offers can be hand delivered for a small charge or collection from Durham. Whatsapp on 07702595640 Thanks Stu

Other Sales Hik Micro Gryphon GQ35L LRF Thermal Spotter By Stu231990, August 4 in Other Sales Reply to this topic Stu231990 Posted August 4 Hik Micro Gryphon GQ35L LRF Thermal Spotter Front dust cover is missing and lanyard clip has come of as pictured. Only bought a couple months ago from Scott Country for £2399 Unbelievble bit of kit when out on a night. Ideal for vermin control or stalking. Just been factory reset. Credit card payment can also be taken through my work. More than welcome to come and test before buying. £1800 no offers will be posted out Special delivery or collection from Durham. Whatsapp on 07702595640 Thanks Stu Edited August 4 by Stu231990 Quote Reply to this topic... Share Follow0 Go to topic listing Next unread topic Recently Browsing 1 Member Stu231990 Privacy Policy Contact Us Pigeon Watch Ltd.Powered by Invision Community

Pulsar Quantum XD38S in good full working condition. Comes with original 2 batteries and carry case, 3 x additional battery packs with Kentli batteries, 2 Kentli chargers, Pulsar neck strap & Pulsar wrist strap. This is my spare spotter not getting used so may aswell let someone else enjoy it. And helping raise funds post divorce 🙈 £850 delivered ono Anyone local is welcome to inspect/test with me.

Hik thermal spotter the lynx LH19mm version, used less than 10times comes in its original box with its carry case etc Cost £1299 new looking for £900

Hi all, i'm looking for advice on which thermal spotter to purchase. Ive got a budget of £2000 maybe stretching to £2500 if its needed. This is a lot of money so obviously i want to make the right investment that will serve me well for the long term. Have any of you knowledgeable gents had experience of a spotter, or own one in this price range? It will be used for solo foxing out to 200 to 300 yards with my 22/250 rifle and night vision scope. Many thanks, SPC