Pulsar DigiSight

[bullet boy]

I have heard how good these Pulsar NV sight are on Air-rifles and Rimfires but how good are they on a CF rifle?

What I want to know is at what range could you clearly identify a Fox and what range can you shoot at a Fox?

I've read a few different write-ups and they say different!

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou.

[SilentKill]

I have heard how good these Pulsar NV sight are on Air-rifles and Rimfires but how good are they on a CF rifle?

What I want to know is at what range could you clearly identify a Fox and what range can you shoot at a Fox?

I've read a few different write-ups and they say different!

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou.

 

I'd be interested in the responses, i'm toying with getting one for either a .22 Ruger or my Remmy 700 in .223?v

[SilentKill]

I'd be interested in the responses, i'm toying with getting one for either a .22 Ruger or my Remmy 700 in .223?v

 

what about these as an option?

 

http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products-Pulsar-Challenger-GS-and-DSA-Night-Vision-Riflescope-Kit-4290.htm

[steve_b_wales]

Not used the Pulsar, but the Cobra Merlin with day scope adaptor is excellent. With added IR 'light' by means of a scope mounted lamp/IR filter, I can clearly identify a fox up to 200+ yards.

They have to be used with a parallax adjustable scope, but the good thing about them is that they will work with any rifle, from an air rifle to centrefire.

 

Looking forward to using mine soon on my .243.

 

(Mark, you know you are more than welcome to try mine out)

[SilentKill]

Not used the Pulsar, but the Cobra Merlin with day scope adaptor is excellent. With added IR 'light' by means of a scope mounted lamp/IR filter, I can clearly identify a fox up to 200+ yards.

They have to be used with a paralax adjustable scope, but the good thing about them is that they will work with any rifle, from an air rifle to centrefire.

 

Looking forward to using mine soon on my .243.

 

(Mark, you know you are more than welcome to try mine out)

 

Steve, what sort of price would you expect to pay for them, and also would they work on a Fixed Mag scope? as opposed to a Variable with Parrallax.

[al4x]

is that the gen 1 merlin?

[pavman]

I understand the gen one add on is only good to about 50 yards even with an IR, other thing is with an add on fixed at the eye piece how do you shoulder to take a shot

[steve_b_wales]

Steve, what sort of price would you expect to pay for them, and also would they work on a Fixed Mag scope? as opposed to a Variable with Parrallax.

 

You are looking around the £460 mark for the Cobra, but it's excellent. It can be used with a variable magnification scope,as well as a fixed mag'one, but it has to be parallax adjustable, I've tried it on a fixed parallax one, and you cannot see the reticule clearly.

 

 

is that the gen 1 merlin?

 

It is advertised as Gen1, but I would define it as Gen1+. It cannot be compared to the NV units sold by the likes of Lidl & Aldi. The built in IR illuminator is okay for about 30 yards or so, but adding extra IR, as I have done, vastly increases the viewing range.

[Shootingman]

I tried 1 of theses before I bought my n/v, it was only good for 70yds, you can see further but not clear enought to shoot, my mate bought 1 in December & its been back for repair on 3 occassions, total rubbish.

[steve_b_wales]

I tried 1 of theses before I bought my n/v, it was only good for 70yds, you can see further but not clear enought to shoot, my mate bought 1 in December & its been back for repair on 3 occassions, total rubbish.

 

Do you mean the Cobra Merlin?

[Shootingman]

No Steve, the pulsar.

[steve_b_wales]

I was going to say too. The Cobra Merlin, for the price, is an excellent bit of kit. I know of 3 other's who have them and swear by the quality. I was going to get a dedicated NV set up, but I could not decide which rifle it would be fitted to, so opted for the Cobra.

Hope you're well mate.

[pestbry]

I use a Pulsar N550 on my pcp and my rimmy, ive shot rabbits with it out to 80yrds. Like with most nv you need a good extra IR for the distance and a more clearer picture. The only thing that lets the pulsar down on a center fire would be its only got a max of 4.5 mag so for the longer fox shots its not fantastic.

 

Also i have been told by the uk suppliers that they have had problems with people using N550 on 243- up ( something to do with the moderators affecting the internals of the unit )

 

Some people have made doublers to use with the pulsar n550, which helps out.

 

Alot are using the Pulsar Challenger GS 1x24 with a DSA as an add-on, which they say are better than the Merlin add-on. And the Pulsar challenger is Is much cheaper @ retail £301.95 for both nv & DSA.

So on the back of a good side para scope you can whack up the zoom mag.

Hope this helps

Bry

[AnthonyR]

I have shot rabbits at 100 yards with a Pulsar on an HMR, with extra IR, but it was a struggle to get a good picture at that range as the resolution of the display is just not that good, never shot a fox with it, but I would imagine the max range would be simmilar

[steve_b_wales]

I understand the gen one add on is only good to about 50 yards even with an IR, other thing is with an add on fixed at the eye piece how do you shoulder to take a shot

 

Not true with the Cobra. The built in IR illuminator is, to be honest, not the best, but when you add extra IR, it greatly improves the Cobra.

I use a Blaserlite 2 million cp scope mounted lamp with fitted IR filter. This takes the viewing range into 100's of yards, depending on the weather/night conditions.

 

It does add extra length when attached to the occular end of the scope. What I did was to get a slip on stock sleeve, and fitted a 2 inch piece of wood inside it. It then does'nt slip all the way onto the stock. It's not perfect, but when using the rifle together with some bait laid out, it does the job.

[bullet boy]

I tried 1 of theses before I bought my n/v, it was only good for 70yds, you can see further but not clear enought to shoot, my mate bought 1 in December & its been back for repair on 3 occassions, total rubbish.

 

Mike,these supposed to be the best things since sliced bread!?

[hogey]

Mike,these supposed to be the best things since sliced bread!?

 

I have just sold a N550 on another forum and had it returned back to me as it does not work.It sometimes powers up and sometimes doesn't

I gave the guy his money back.

I bought it last August and have never had it out of the house,I find it rather fiddly and would rather use a lamp.

I will be taking it back next week when I get home and I will be looking for a refund not a repair.

I think under the sale of goods act you can ask for a refund rather than a repair if the goods are faulty.Like I say it has never been out of the house.Lets see what happens when I take it back.

[SilentKill]

I have just sold a N550 on another forum and had it returned back to me as it does not work.It sometimes powers up and sometimes doesn't

I gave the guy his money back.

I bought it last August and have never had it out of the house,I find it rather fiddly and would rather use a lamp.

I will be taking it back next week when I get home and I will be looking for a refund not a repair.

I think under the sale of goods act you can ask for a refund rather than a repair if the goods are faulty.Like I say it has never been out of the house.Lets see what happens when I take it back.

 

can i ask why you sold it? and what you intend to replace it with? ta

[hogey]

can i ask why you sold it? and what you intend to replace it with? ta

 

 

I sold it because my big old hands and very old brain do not find it good to work.I have also had the Cobra Merlin add on but I did not like the eye releif or lack of it,but it worked very well with an illuminator added.

I will not replace the N550 if I can get my cash back I will just lamp or shoot rabbits 1 hour before dark and 1 hour before dawn when I find plenty about

[Shootingman]

Mike,these supposed to be the best things since sliced bread!?

Hi Mark, believe me m8, as others are also saying on here, the pulsar is total rubbish, save your money m8. If you want a look at what I bought, you are more than welcome to pop up m8. Mike.

[SilentKill]

So what would be a better alternative around the same prices? Suitable for HMR and centrefire?

[bullet boy]

Hi Mark, believe me m8, as others are also saying on here, the pulsar is total rubbish, save your money m8. If you want a look at what I bought, you are more than welcome to pop up m8. Mike.

 

Thanks for that Mike.I think that NV is the way forward.I don't want to buy a NV add-on as I got a S&B 3-12x50 scope and it's not Parallax Adjustable!I've got another P/A scope but don't think it's good enough to put on my CF rifle.

What other dedicated NV sight would you possibly recommend?

[Shootingman]

Hi Mark, I bought the SM-3S2 scope, it's a bit pricey at just under £3000 with mounts (I had to have mounts specially made to suit my rifle) but once you look through it I guarantee you won't use anything else, in total darkness I can see over 1000yds, can ID fox at 600yds, bunnies at 300yds. First night I went out with it I shoot 4foxes in the 1st 20mins, longest shot was over 200yds. Come & have a look m8.

[ant.mass]

if your after a add-on then go for the Pulsar Challenger DSA its cheaper then Cobra Merlin

and with a n1000 laser visibility out to 150yards no problem

 

or if you got the money then get a gen3 envis

thats what i use on my 17hmr

Edited February 16, 2011 by ant.mass

[Dickthomas]

I have tried n ight vison and just cant get on with it, but does anyone have experience of this:My link

It looks very tempting, and the price aint bad either

Edited February 17, 2011 by Dickthomas