Paul taylor Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hi Anyone used an NS50 for a while and can tell me how they get on with shooting while looking at tv screen does it make u put tour head too far back thus making u shake or move the rifle about more than when looking through a scope and what sort of distance can u ID rabbits while scanning? Any help welcome. Cheers Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Watching the monitor can be an acquired technique, but you see what the scope sees, and if you have the camera mounted correctly you will also hit what you see. Distance comes down to the quality of your scope, magnification, weather and eyes etc, but assuming normal conditions most will agree well past 50 yards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 You can also fit the monitor to the side of the scope, and adjust the camera to suit. That way, there's no need to lift your head off the scope, only turn it slightly to face the monitor. Using the monitor in a heads up position is really easy. When I first tried out my NS200 it took me a few minutes to learn how to use it correctly. To allow for the extra eye relief needed, I just fitted a slip on stock sleeve with a 2" piece of wood fitted inside it. That still allowed me to hold the stock into my shoulder. Well worth the money -the NS50 or 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 have a look at the yukon photon a far better idea than looking at any of this tv screen nonsense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshooter Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 have a look at the yukon photon a far better idea than looking at any of this tv screen nonsense try buying one or even getting a delivery date into the country!!!!!! regds brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 how about scott country having 25 in by the end of the month and 75 in next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 how about scott country having 25 in by the end of the month and 75 in next month Believe it when you can touch them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 have a look at the yukon photon a far better idea than looking at any of this tv screen nonsense They may well have their uses, but I seem to remember 5x mag and pretty much one rifle dedicated. The NS is a useful bit of kit especially if you use a lot of rifles.......... different things......... I like the versatility of the NS, but the reality is this market is moving quickly and new, improved, cheaper is always coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Thanks all for advice and comments. I do really fancy the Yukon but as mentioned the release date keeps moving backwards I also love my Simmons wtc scope I've got and think I might miss it in daylight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 If the Photon arrives before the end of May I'll eat my feet. The position of the NS50/200 does take some getting used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Best get those feet ready to eat mick, Scott country have a date and are collecting money now from the pre orders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick8310 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 If you do decide to get one go for the NS200 so, so, so much better for clarity and distance. The NS50 is more tempting for the price however unless your using a air rifle sub12ft/lb defiantly go for the NS200 for rim-fires you'll be taking further shots than 50 yards it also help when scouting for rabbits you can look at 200 yards plus, to see if the fluffy b-u-g-g-e-r-s are near or not saves hours of lamping to get a general direction good luck Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Best get those feet ready to eat mick, Scott country have a date and are collecting money now from the pre orders You hear that Brian! Get your wallet out, allegedly they're coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Best get those feet ready to eat mick, Scott country have a date and are collecting money now from the pre orders I'm with Dekers I'm afraid. I'll believe it when I see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Ha ha I'm same with Yukon I'll believe it when I hold one.really want a look through one though! I only shoot sub 12ft/lb air so only need to shoot 30-45m but want to be able to see wabbits at about 100m so I can begin stalking Before I scare em away they're very wary on the farm I shoot an not always in same area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick8310 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Well a NS200 for the stalking i suppose you could always take into consideration that you might get a rim fire at a later date for someone in your position i would always say (its your choice) i have only really had experience with the NS systems so i cant really give an overall unbiased opinion and even if i could its still only my opinion ha ha have you got a price range you was hoping to keep in? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Cheers nick £400 tops pal as for rim fire u ain't talked to my mrs lol won't let me go for SGC thinks it's like USA and our kids will go psycho an kill each other if there is a (real) gun in house :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick8310 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 hahahahahah yh i have herd that a few times before from many, many women thankfully my wife is very country so we came to an agreement i get a rifle she gets whippets everyone wins you could try winning her over by saying that you would like to bring the kids up with a bit of outdoors experience surviving the wild that sort of thing. If you are a member with BASC the magazines that come though the post usually have a good way of bringing people around to enjoy shouting ( got a section of conservation and a little picture of a cute field mouse) then BANG !!!! say i got to do my bit to save the field mice (didnt work for me hence the dogs) but its was worth a try lol Any how for that sort of price tag your not going to beat the NS systems if the price tag was double maybe triple that then maybe something else but for £400 NS all the way just get a good bi-pod because your going to be shooting slightly differently to what you are used to so your going to need all the help you can get wrapping the strap around your arm and that as well will deff help you will soon adjust your shooting position to compensate. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiedenny Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Invest in a tripod as well, very different way if shooting but very effective when you get it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 cheers lads the mrs is sat glaring at me now dont think she sees it ur way lol. have bipod now and am making some shooting sticks when on nights tomorrow. have just posted a pic in sporting pics section if ur interested a few wabbits which are a little easier to stalk with them being on my work perm rather than out in the sticks can take most shots with day scope (just) some with lamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick8310 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Just seen the pic brilliant stuff nice shooting looks like a day state rifle good air rifles there are a few tips on how to make shooting sticks on YouTube that could help I based mine on a chap called Hunters Vermin he has a channel all the materials he uses can be found at a B&Q and its a very clean and clear video to follow in my profile picture that's the result of my attempt. Best of luck Nick :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hi I had an NS50 for two months , after hearing just how good they were for sub 12ft/lbs air rifles, and doing the best research I could. I tried different scopes , filters on the screen and all the advisory bits and bobs including the 'nifty little battery'. with an on /off switch which meant not having to work the intensity switch on the screen. Si Pittaway , has a very good setting up video on you tube. So I followed that. I found. the following; The screen image is very small, and I needed glasses on to get a clear image. Which fogged up, as glasses do. The screen image was very small, decreasing the gap between the milldots, making distance judging impossible. Adjusting the mag just produced glare back through whichever scope was being used. For 'static shooting' it was reasonable, but still the images were still extremely small, and therefore hard to judge distance. I used a BSA Ultra multi, tactical , reg'd by Tench. and the whole thing was pretty heavy after a while even with such a light air rifle. I couldn't work out why the bunnies "legged it" all the time, but the screen glares back onto the face , so a scrim scarf was employed as well as supplied filter. They still "legged it". Must be my field craft I thought, So I went back to a simple red light ," bingo" back into the bunnies. Success!!! The NS50, does provide night vision, and if it works for some fantastic! It just didn't for me. And I am not prepared to inflict pain and suffering on any creature because my sighting system is not operating to ensure ethical shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 I have a NightEye500, I rate it better than the NS200 and a lot more reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Cheers to u all for the advice think Yukon is best bet if it ever arrives and is ok as a day scope too. Nick they are the ones I'm making hunters vermin is ace love his vids on u tube they have taught me a lot especially around the farm for maggies an woodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 3m privacy filter would have killed the screen glare. I've used mine since they came out with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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