Author Topic: night vision (Read 833 times)

wipartimer · « **on:** February 25, 2006, 12:51:59 PM »

I've been kicking around the idea of using a night vision scope for hog hunting, anyone ever try it or have any suggestions?

ShadowMover · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2006, 01:39:13 PM »

I don't hunt much, but isn't it illegal to hunt at night? If it isn't please excuse my ignorant question.

GeneRector · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2006, 02:56:14 PM »

Howdy! It depends on the state law. In Texas hogs can be hunted anytime day or night. However, a courtesy call to the game warden is in order if you choose to hunt at night. :lol:

Graybeard · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2006, 05:53:13 PM »

Some very few states like Texas allows night hunting of hogs and some others of varmints or predators. Most don't allow it. One a hog hunt to TX once I took a night vision binocular to see how it worked, it was GEN2 technology. On that hunt Kevin of TexasBoars.com had a rifle fitted with a rifle scope using night vision technology. I can't recall if it was GEN1 or GEN2. Thru both you could see OK if there was moon light but starlight didn't help much. Mine had an IR illuminator built in and with it you could see super well within the range of it.

Over all I think unless you can afford GEN3 technology it's really not worth the hassle. Just use a red light and a good rifle scope and you'll do at least as well and likely better.

VTDW · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2006, 01:12:27 AM »

Quote from: Graybeard

Some very few states like Texas allows night hunting of hogs and some others of varmints or predators. Most don't allow it. One a hog hunt to TX once I took a night vision binocular to see how it worked, it was GEN2 technology. On that hunt Kevin of TexasBoars.com had a rifle fitted with a rifle scope using night vision technology. I can't recall if it was GEN1 or GEN2. Thru both you could see OK if there was moon light but starlight didn't help much. Mine had an IR illuminator built in and with it you could see super well within the range of it.

Over all I think unless you can afford GEN3 technology it's really not worth the hassle. Just use a red light and a good rifle scope and you'll do at least as well and likely better.

Bill nailed it on the head!!! We just got back from a S. Texas hog hunt where the outfitter uses Gen III Night Vision...like daylight for sure. A couple of the fellow that hunted got to use the rifles with the Gen III scopes. Like daylight!!! Pricey though for sure. "Just use a red light and a good rifle scope" like Bill said.

Dave

wipartimer · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2006, 04:31:59 PM »

Good 50mm scopes definately add time to shooting hours. I haven't, however, had much luck with my scope light. Every outfitter i've ever used puts us in a blind. The shooting slots in every blind I've been in is wide enough for a scope, however when i turned on the light all i igot was reflection inside of the blind. The shooting openings are not wide (tall) enough to accomidate my nite blaster.
After doing a little lookin around, The most I might be able to afford would be a used gen I model. Thanks to your advice, I won't waste my $$ on one, Thank You :grin:

CyberSniper · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2006, 06:13:18 PM »

Get one of those barrel mounted tactical flashlights.
One with a pressure switch to turn on the light.
This should solve the problem of firing from the window of a blind,
since the light will not be above the scope.

FWiedner · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2006, 03:08:45 AM »

I don't suppose it occured to you that a night blaster will mount to the side as well as it will to the top.

I've used mine from a blind as well. Seemed like an obvious adaptation.

:wink:

curdog · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2006, 02:19:59 PM »

oklahoma is the same, but it does pay to call your game warden to just let him know