243ack Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Out foxing last night on the last bit of wheat to be cut. Big swathes of straw. I knew a fox was lurking, but could not pick it up with my 'Guide'. Flashed the light and caught eyeshine, followed by disappearing tail twice. Thermal just could not pick it up through the straw. So got out the N550+ doubler with the newly fitted IR torch from Dave-G on here and what quality!. Perfect, almost daytime picture. After about 30 mins, she showed herself 150yds across the swathes (eyeshine). The rest went according to plan: except the Spaniel got covered in claret making sure I'd done a good job!. Many thanks to Dave-G for supplying a superb illuminator. I would not have been successful with the laser that was fitted previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad24 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 what thermal do you use? iv tried the pulsar and i thought it was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243ack Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Guide 518C. First time I've encountered this result. The straw was acting as an almost perfect insulator. Will usually show foxes etc. in long grass easily. But the straw beat it/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 What time was it as you get thermal cross over the time when the straw is the same temperature as the fox. Not sure exactly what time it is but occurred morning and evening. What time was it as you get thermal cross over the time when the straw is the same temperature as the fox. Not sure exactly what time it is but occurred morning and evening. That could have been your issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243ack Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 You're probably correct. The crop had only just been combined; so the straw had not long been through the hot machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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