mosa Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) I was recently out with a friend who didnt use a filter. I have always used a red one in the past, what do you use for Fox & Rabbit? filter or not:hmm: Edited May 3, 2010 by mosa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) i generally don't, as most of the time there's no need and it only reduces the quality of light (i have pretty poor eyes). it's only if i find foxes/rabbits very jittery that i get the filter out. edit: as per below, i use the dimmer Edited May 3, 2010 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I don't, I have filters but utilize the dimmer switch, works as well as anything for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albob Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) utilize the dimmer switch, works as well as anything for me! as above but,as i shot a lot more now with fac,i have used a red filter for rabbits and the amber one for rabbits and foxes,so that they do not get to used to each one. al Edited May 3, 2010 by albob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonevo Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Always use a filter when lamping it prevents any thing else nearby being dazzled and then spooked. My mate has just bought an IR filter for his lamp its awesome cannot fault it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Always use a filter when lamping it prevents any thing else nearby being dazzled and then spooked.My mate has just bought an IR filter for his lamp its awesome cannot fault it Fair enough if you don't have a dimmer switch, nothing need get dazzled if you do, filter or not No issue using filters though, every situation is different and the only way to check results is to try them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax55 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 red mainly for me but ilike to mix it up keep the foxes interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyflier Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Nearly always use an amber filter for rabbits, white light sends 'em down the holes straight away , but the skill of the lamping lies with my mate who lights them up and then moves the lamp so they sit in the very outside of the beam, or halo There is enough light for me to see them but they don't seem spooked any more, and are content to sit still. I suppose its the same effect as a dimmer, but I don't have that luxury on my cheap million candle power torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Amber usually, sometimes red for skitty stuff but I dont particularly like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 As above! I normally use amber but I will change to red if the rabbits or foxes get a little "twitchy". I don't have the luxury of a dimmer switch but hey ho who knows, I might get treated to one for my birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 i use a red filter with a dimmer, might try just the dimmer next time. i also have a ir filter which works really well, but i have yet to set up my NV addon to my day scope properly so havent tried it in the field. works great in the back garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Not had my lamp long but always use the red filter. I had the lamp on them for ages once and they seemed oblivious to it, unlike with white light. Also use the dimmer with the red on. Even with the filter on I can just see to shoot 150 yards at full power. It's a Deben Tracer Max Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I have 3 filters, red amber and green. I don't normally use them but if you cant get close enough to rabbits or foxes wont come in, I put one on. Amber is my favourite because there is more amber light around than any other (street lights etc) and it seems to let the most light through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 i was tidying the garage tonight and found a load of filters that came with my pond light! result as they fit my tracer mini pro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the running man Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) Yes it depends on you're rabbits,it dosent take them long to associate ure lamp with death,they then become lamp shy! ,so I change the colour round a bit,its all academic becase once one has just herd or seen its mates head explode they all run in anyhow,I do find amber on fox works bests. Good luck. Edited May 5, 2010 by the running man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 i use red, it cuts down the visible light but doesnt spook stuff as much. on top of that doesnt mess up my own night vision like white light does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 when i had the lurchers i took many a fox with them on the lamp and never used a filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Feral pigeons can be lamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albob Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Feral pigeons can be lamped. but in a tree? al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 feral pigeons only in buildings. lamping of any bird in trees is illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albob Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 feral pigeons only in buildings. lamping of any bird in trees is illegal my point was similar nick,as how many have actuallly shot feral pigeons of a night with a lamp in trees.never heard of a one. loads in bulilding though. al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the running man Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Appologies to all on this,ile clear things up,I use the lamp indoors to find pigeons as its quite dark in some farm buildings,I don't shoot them under lamp.as for trees ,wen ure out at nite and I have my 410 and a pidgeon gets spooked and comes flying out then I mite take a shot,but not under lamp,theve usually got well away by then,besides I've never got a shot off yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 glad we got that cleared up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the running man Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Yes I am too,better wording next time I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 glad we got that cleared up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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