chewy0013 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I have at long last got my hands on a s400 .177 thanks mainly due to the advice from a lot of the guys on here. Wow what a gun! The difference between this and my old smk is amazing. Got the whole set up for just a smidge over 450(tank, gun and hose). The problem I have is that as I live next to a park I can only shoot for an hour or so after it closes and the gates are locked before it gets too dark. (better to be safe than sorry) We have a massive pigeon problem and I would like to get rid of some of these pesky critters. The problem is that my current scope does not work well in low light. What I would like to know is what scope is good for hunting at low light but also good for targets? Also is there anyway you can get them to land just before sunset? Thanks Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RemmySPS Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) ........................... Edited May 27, 2009 by RemmySPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Errrrrr……..are you allowed to shoot in a park :blink: He lives next to the park. He is just being careful I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RemmySPS Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) ........................ Edited May 27, 2009 by RemmySPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Back on topic............ If you want to shoot in low light you need a scope with a bigger objective lense. I have a 50mm scope and it works well. Quality is also an issue. A top quality 40mm dia scope is going to let in more light than a cheap 50mm scope. The coating on the lense is going to make a difference. Pay as much as you can afford and go big! You can also improve your chances by having a 30mm tube as opposed to the 25mm standard dia. Although you will need new mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 i've got this on my HW100and it works very well.. bargain for £30.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/walther-rifle-scope_...%3A1%7C294%3A50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy0013 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the advice! I was looking at the Hawke 3-9 50 IR nite eye. Are they any good? Can you shoot in the dark/very low light with them? Can you lamp pigeons? I don't shoot in the park. I wait for the park to shut because it makes a fair bit of noise the pellets hitting the target(which means a visit from the boys in blue), I know its unlikely but incase a pellet were to bounce off and hit someone. Also I tend to shoot pigeons whilst they're in trees, I would say I was a fair shot but could miss, its not a busy park but it could still hit someone over there! Edited May 27, 2009 by chewy0013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotttomo Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) Do you have permission to shoot in this park? I'm a lttle confused Anyhoo the nikko sterling night eaters are meant to be quite good and get decent reviews Scott Edit i've just read your post properly my bad. I'm sure my eyes are broken Edited May 27, 2009 by scotttomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I was looking at the Hawke 3-9 50 IR nite eye. Can you lamp pigeons? The Hawke scopes are good value for money. Snobs will dismiss them but don't listen, you can get better but you will pay for it. Feral pigeons, yes. Woodies, NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy0013 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Sorry how comes you can't shoot wood pigeons? Feral ones are the smaller ones, bit scruffy looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I think it is the classification. Ferals are classed as vermin, woodies are pests. Ferals are indeed the sgraggy looking ones. Main difference is woddies have the white bars on the neck and wings. Ferals are just grey(ish). However you do get white ones which are crossed with the doves, still vermin though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveieP Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Check out JSR for the Walther scopes. The 4x12x50 CI is a top bit of kit for the money & comes with mounts. Nice big objective & a 30mm tube Well pleased with mine. Don't go on too high a magnification in low light, stick to maybe x6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Depends on your budget at the end of the day.Hawke scopes are good,as are Bushnell,AGS and Simmons.I personally like the Whitetail Classic 3.5-10x50 scope for Dusk/Dawn shooting-this is one fantastic scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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