Bunny's vs the Fx royale
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
That is a good score of bunnies for sure... I'd get a bit spooked walking around there of a night
Well done
Well done
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
I only just spotted this thread, but better late than never........Welcome to AV!lawsie wrote:I.............I went for the nitesite viper over the other models as it was the cheapest. All of the nitesites are basically the same thing. The only parts that are different are the infared LEDs and the battery. I got around this by using an ir torch to effectively match the higher end units at a fraction of the price........(snip)..........
That hint about the IR torch is a very good tip!
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
I use an Aldi DNV camera/monocular ($140) for scanning the surrounds before I shoulder the NV scope. Worth investing in an IR illuminator/torch. Plenty on Fleabay they'll do the job adequately.
With the inbuilt IR on the Aldi unit I can spot bunnies happily out to 130 - 150m. Attaching my Night Master Venom Strike to the side of the unit using a short weaver rail allows me to see clearly out to 200 - 220m. The only let down becomes the average optics on the unit. I have a NM800 on the scope and it is clear as day at 220m. Plenty for my needs as I am reluctant to pop anything past 150m with my 17 HMR anyway.
With the inbuilt IR on the Aldi unit I can spot bunnies happily out to 130 - 150m. Attaching my Night Master Venom Strike to the side of the unit using a short weaver rail allows me to see clearly out to 200 - 220m. The only let down becomes the average optics on the unit. I have a NM800 on the scope and it is clear as day at 220m. Plenty for my needs as I am reluctant to pop anything past 150m with my 17 HMR anyway.
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
We have been getting some low numbers lately. Most shoots have been under 5.
That changed with a few hours on a mate's new permission. We would have had more if I didn't shoot over a couple.
The 25cal Fx royale and nitesite eagle were used.
That changed with a few hours on a mate's new permission. We would have had more if I didn't shoot over a couple.
The 25cal Fx royale and nitesite eagle were used.
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
Jeez Lawsie you will be after my job soon mate, you have done better than me for the last six or eight weeks, I haven't shot any.
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
I don't know about that camel. I'd need a 20cal haha.
Seems pretty quiet at the moment. I expected a lot more rabbits on that property. If the rain holds off tomorrow I will go to a local 5 acre property and see if I can bag a few.
Seems pretty quiet at the moment. I expected a lot more rabbits on that property. If the rain holds off tomorrow I will go to a local 5 acre property and see if I can bag a few.
Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
Seems that rabbits are the "real" field target so he might have had some practice.
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
Another good haul Lawsie, you blokes go alright with the sluggies.
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
Great work Lawsie
"Back at your local haunt"?
"Back at your local haunt"?
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
Well done again
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
Good job Lawsie.
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
Cheers Geoff
Went out for an hour last night. Heavy fog limited vision but only saw 3 rabbits and shot 2. The tally for this narrow 5 acre property is now up to 33.
The best thing about it is the owner doesn't even realise that I've shot there until I call him the day after to let him know how I went. The neighbour's dog's don't make a noise after I've shot a rabbit.
This is the major benefit of the night vision and a shrouded PCP air rifle.
Went out for an hour last night. Heavy fog limited vision but only saw 3 rabbits and shot 2. The tally for this narrow 5 acre property is now up to 33.
The best thing about it is the owner doesn't even realise that I've shot there until I call him the day after to let him know how I went. The neighbour's dog's don't make a noise after I've shot a rabbit.
This is the major benefit of the night vision and a shrouded PCP air rifle.
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Re: Bunny's vs the Fx royale
Whoa! What a massive haul