bignoel Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 i am just woundering if anyone has used a pulsa n550 nv unit on a 243 and wanting to know if they can handle the recoil or not . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I believe there isn't a problem Noel I know of them certainly being used on 22.250's with no issues. Your only real issue is quarry id at range as the magnification isn't great for foxing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I believe there isn't a problem Noel I know of them certainly being used on 22.250's with no issues. Your only real issue is quarry id at range as the magnification isn't great for foxing Yep, at 243 ranges, the doubler is essential, which also has another advantage as it really improves the focusing. Other than a moonlit night, you will need additional IR. I'm not saying you'll need the same degree, but for my old eyes, a clulite lazer with IR filter gives me a comfortable positive quarry ID at a true 200 yards, plus a bit perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 thankyou for the replys .i checked it out on there website and as you say wymberley with the doubler its fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby22 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Have one on my 243 - no problems! As stated you need the additional more powerful illuminator if your shooting past 100 yards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 At what range can you identify a Fox with this unit please? It is good enough for use with a CF rifle then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 At what range can you identify a Fox with this unit please? It is good enough for use with a CF rifle then? Taking into account that I'm 67 with eyes to match and never have a need to shoot past c200 yards, then the answers, for me, are the 200 yards (plus unknown) and yes. However, this assumes the use of the 'doubler' and additional IR as required. Since responding to bignoel, a member has popped in to have a shufti before forking out for one. This prompted me to pull my finger out and sort out an old mini lazer that I've had lying around for years - the million CP version/50 watt. I've made an IR filter (Clulite sell these and they are/were £28 (I think) for all sizes) for it made from an Ebay sourced sheet of material. Using the fitting removed trom the external IR unit supplied with the 550 and a modified lazer scope mount (cut the ring off back to the flat surface) and a little metal work the lamp sits very nicely on the unit using the existing side weaver rail. I'm dead chuffed, as it looks really neat. The thing is, my intention was to use this on the LR, but I was gobsmacked when I tried it in the garden lighting up some distant trees. There is no doubt that this will suit for the LR but I really want to get it out into the field to see what it can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestbry Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Noel i was told by Thomas jacks that any caliber 243 and over are a bit risky to the N550. A few have been damaged and they won't hold the warranty if used on such rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Noel i was told by Thomas jacks that any caliber 243 and over are a bit risky to the N550. A few have been damaged and they won't hold the warranty if used on such rifles. In the features table on Page 3 of the Instructions manual, it gives, "High Recoil/Shock Resistance - up to 4700 Joules". That's 3466 ft/lbs to us. I offer no comment. Edited February 18, 2012 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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