Al Downie Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Apologies for the noob question - I've never been out lamping before (I did a quick search but failed to find a post covering the very basics). Most folk seem to buy torches with pressure switches, which suggests to me that you have to frequently put the torch on & off without shifting from your position - is that right? If so, what's the usual routine for rabbits? And is a red filter essential? For why? Thanks a lot, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 The usual routine is to use the lamp to spot where the rabbit is, then switch off and get in position for the shot, lamp back on and take the shot. I hardly ever use red filters unless they are shy of white light. Good luck with your lamping mate :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downie Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks HB. My guess would have been that the light in its eyes would prevent a bunny from seeing me while I sort myself out for a shot, but I'll have a go with the normal method before I start experimenting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I have an NV monocle which I use to spot and approach the rabbits, then flick the lamp on only for the shot. I have a mate who only uses the torch and swears by flicking the lamp on and off to find the rabbits, then keeps it on for the approach until he takes the shot (reckons the flicking a lamp on and off only scares them and leaving it on dazzles them to his approach). He also swears by white light only. I have used white, red and amber. The rabbits get shy of everything eventually, even the glow from the IR lamp on the monocle. Keen to hear other methods though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I use a headtorch to find the bunny and keep it on while approaching, I just turn it off before taking the shot mainly because the reflected light off the scope and the top of the gun would ruin my vision. I then use the lamp mounted on the gun (with pressure switch) to take the shot. When I'm with a mate in a 4x4 he uses a red lamp and will turn it off when we spot a rabbit, while I get out and get scoped in, then he'll turn it back on for me to shoot. I do find sometimes it's when the light goes off they spook but that largely depends how dark it is that night, under a full moon you're better keeping the lamp on them so they don't see your silhouette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natcot Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Red filter only for me, as I like the distinct reflection from the eye. I've tried blue, green and white but always come back to red, personal preference really. The problem with switching the lamp off is that, that tends to coincide with you stopping aswell, so it makes the little critters nervous! More often than not, I'll turn the lamp on to find they've all legged it, so battery pack permitting I tend to keep it on, escpecially when lamping from the truck. I'm finding that they are sprinting for their little lives no matter what we do now, so it makes it a nice challenge! What's really important is knowing what the shooter likes. Over the past few years I've learnt what my shooting buddy likes, and that makes life so much easier for us both. Some prefer target centre of beam, while others prefer outer edge. Some prefer light off when target is spotted, and some don't etc. Sometime we can shoot for hours with hardly a word said, but have a fantastic night. Like any multi person sport it's all about the chemistry!!! I even think my wife gets jealous some times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albob Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 What's really important is knowing what the shooter likes. Over the past few years I've learnt what my shooting buddy likes, and that makes life so much easier for us both. Some prefer target centre of beam, while others prefer outer edge. Some prefer light off when target is spotted, and some don't etc. Sometime we can shoot for hours with hardly a word said, but have a fantastic night. Like any multi person sport it's all about the chemistry!!! I even think my wife gets jealous some times similar to my lamping.some mates want it amber filter,some no filter. i use a dimmer,keep it low enough to spot the eyes,turn off,get in postion,light on and turn dimmer up enough to light and identify you subject before shooting.i shoot alobe a lot. also the dimmer makes the battery last a lot longer. al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcontroller Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I scan with the lamp on dim, just so I can see the eyes. Get ready for the shot, then put the lamp on full. Had the same amount of success with a red filter as no filter. FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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