oldypigeonpopper Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Well i just had notice of a long term ISA and it has made ***** difference these last few years so i thought sod it, cash in and get the above, there are so many to choose, from my starting 2 squirrel feeders, to helping out night foxing, i like these 2 Thermtec Cylops CP 315 and 315 Pro, any thoughts PW, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Not got one but Pulsar or Hik vision imo. When I do.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy74 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 15mm lens combined with the 40mk sensor is ok for air rifle ranges, but i would want something a little better if i was pushing out to longer ranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Mate bought a Flir Scout, very similar to the 2 you mentioned, he sold it shortly after and bought a Pulsar. The picture size is like looking at a postage stamp, spend your ISA wisely and spend a bit more, look at the Pulsar RF versions there around 1800 https://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products/pulsar-axion-2-lrf-xq35-pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, Dougy said: Mate bought a Flir Scout, very similar to the 2 you mentioned, he sold it shortly after and bought a Pulsar. The picture size is like looking at a postage stamp, spend your ISA wisely and spend a bit more, look at the Pulsar RF versions there around 1800 https://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products/pulsar-axion-2-lrf-xq35-pro unfortunately this ISA is not that going to pay out that sort of money, but thanks to reply👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 12 hours ago, Dougy said: Mate bought a Flir Scout, very similar to the 2 you mentioned, he sold it shortly after and bought a Pulsar. The picture size is like looking at a postage stamp, spend your ISA wisely and spend a bit more, look at the Pulsar RF versions there around 1800 https://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products/pulsar-axion-2-lrf-xq35-pro hello, thanks to reply, i have looked at the Flir thermals but was put off with only 1 year warranty, not like Pulsar or the Thermtec, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 I couldn’t go back now after owning mine the last 2 years . I use mine on the squirrels sometimes and it’s great . I bought a pulsar like dougy tho . what ever you choose I guarantee you’ll not regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 40 minutes ago, team tractor said: I couldn’t go back now after owning mine the last 2 years . I use mine on the squirrels sometimes and it’s great . I bought a pulsar like dougy tho . what ever you choose I guarantee you’ll not regret it Thanks TT, 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 Take a look on SD i have two spotters and the last one i bought is a Pulsar sq38f it is second hand but brilliant bit of kit the other is an ATN thermal scope i was using as a spotter but bulkier that's why i bought the pulsar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted December 31, 2023 Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) there is one on FB in LF for sale second hand £1000 Edited December 31, 2023 by Rim Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted December 31, 2023 Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 Pulsar or Pulsar or maybe Pulsar. Had mine for years and it still cuts the mustard. Simple to use too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted December 31, 2023 Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 13 hours ago, Grandalf said: Pulsar or Pulsar or maybe Pulsar. Had mine for years and it still cuts the mustard. Simple to use too. Ha. Love it. I've used pulsar and own a hik gryphon, both great kit but you'll pay more for pulsar( best on market if you buy marketing ) for less product at the hik gryphon range mark.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 On 31/12/2023 at 21:11, ShootingEgg said: Ha. Love it. I've used pulsar and own a hik gryphon, both great kit but you'll pay more for pulsar( best on market if you buy marketing ) for less product at the hik gryphon range mark.. hello, how do you get on with the Hik Graphon ?? and which model do you have, i was looking at the GH 35 35mm ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 2 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, how do you get on with the Hik Graphon ?? and which model do you have, i was looking at the GH 35 35mm ???? I have the GH35L and it's been great. Cannot fault it for the price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 3 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, how do you get on with the Hik Graphon ?? and which model do you have, i was looking at the GH 35 35mm ???? Depending on your budget they have now released the Condor ( newer model ) so that could be of interest they do a CH and CQ model with the 35mm with upto 600m identification and 1000m range. The equivalent model to the GH35L would be the CQ35 priced around 1800-2000£ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 I’ve got the Helion XP50 2. It’s very good but there are spotter out there now for a lot less money with similar if not better performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 18 minutes ago, bunny_blaster said: I’ve got the Helion XP50 2. It’s very good but there are spotter out there now for a lot less money with similar if not better performance Thanks to reply, yes that is what i am looking at different makes and models, i need to find a local shop that sells thermal monoculars, Hik never replied my Email 37 minutes ago, ShootingEgg said: Depending on your budget they have now released the Condor ( newer model ) so that could be of interest they do a CH and CQ model with the 35mm with upto 600m identification and 1000m range. The equivalent model to the GH35L would be the CQ35 priced around 1800-2000£ Way above my Budget🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, ShootingEgg said: I have the GH35L and it's been great. Cannot fault it for the price point. Hello, Thanks to reply, ok that sounds good, not sure if i need the Fusion thing , is it any good ??, you still need a I/R torch, main concern is the diopter adjustment, on the uk night vision forum the Lynx Pro 25 and 35 had good reviews, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Thanks to reply, ok that sounds good, not sure if i need the Fusion thing , is it any good ??, you still need a I/R torch, main concern is the diopter adjustment, on the uk night vision forum the Lynx Pro 25 and 35 had good reviews, No need for ir on thermal.. and the fusion is food in day not so in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 13 minutes ago, ShootingEgg said: No need for ir on thermal.. and the fusion is food in day not so in the evening. Hello, i read you can buy an adapter to take a I/R torch for night time using the fusion setting, saying this it looks good in daytime mode, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Buy any thermal for spotting is likely to be better at seeing a hidden target than nv with ir. Swap to ir for the kill. I have pulsar 38 it's brilliant. There were lots sold off from the cull but at £1300 so I guess out of budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, i read you can buy an adapter to take a I/R torch for night time using the fusion setting, saying this it looks good in daytime mode, Ah okay get you now, sorry misread. But yeah I don't tend to use the fusion at night. Just white or black hot depending on where I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 58 minutes ago, oowee said: Buy any thermal for spotting is likely to be better at seeing a hidden target than nv with ir. Swap to ir for the kill. I have pulsar 38 it's brilliant. There were lots sold off from the cull but at £1300 so I guess out of budget. hello, a good thermal but yes alas out of my price range, thanks for posting Just now, ShootingEgg said: Ah okay get you now, sorry misread. But yeah I don't tend to use the fusion at night. Just white or black hot depending on where I am Hello, no problem and appreciate your help, have narrowed it down to either a Lynx Pro or the Graphon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 (edited) If squirrel is going to be a high percentage of your outings - and fox mostly rare I suggest the lower mag will suffice and help spot close up tree use without being too zoomed in. Foxes are so much larger and though they'd be small in the viewer all you need is to know if one is there and wait for it or close the distance, so a fox 'finder' albeit bereft of detail is fine with your budget in my opinion. Edited January 4 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitester Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 For the money the HikMicro lynx 19 or 25 mm are pretty good. We use the 25 mm for spotting and although recognition isn’t great past 100 yards it’s not bad for a grand and ten times better than NV for scanning a large area to ***** if it’s worth the stalk or not. i think the falcons will see these off or reduce their price soon so might be worth waiting but then the thermal market moves faster than a stabbed rat so who knows when the best time to pull the trigger is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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