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I am interested in a handheld thermal device and not really savvy with the tech.
I used one in the military but it weighed over 10kgs and was on a mount. Was relatively new tech back then but we could see horses and such well over a km away.
I am not interested in a sight as it will be used for other things more than hunting.
What's out there with a decent detection range and most importantly, for me, simple to use?
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I see he is selling one model on tardme I was advised to look at. But they are being replaced by a newer version.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
He still on here?
I haven't seen him post for a while.
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I had a very brief play with one of the Pulsar units while looking for rabbits a couple of weeks back. not sure if it was the 38 or the 50. Overcast, drizzly afternoon/evening.
Most of the spotting was inside 300, where it showed the rabbits up easily. Didn't get much chance to look further out than that, or really have a full scan of any gullies. It was more "let me have a look for a second so I can figure which bush you mean so I can shoot it"
About 1/2 hour before dusk, I spotted a roo through the binos at just over 800 yards. Looking at it in the thermal handheld, we could see it, but probably would have missed it if just scanning with it and not looking closely. It was in a creekbed with some warm rocks still providing a bit of distraction. Although I'm not sure how high the sensitivity was set... I suspect it would have had no problems lighting up on a larger creature though.
Obviously performance will improve at night.
Nice compact lightweight unit, changing batteries looked like a bit of a pain though.
I dont think he is on here often.Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
Have you looked threw adams ones?
Of the ones I have used I would buy the 50 if I had the dosh. The 38 isnt far behind and the 15 well yea na.
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Yeah Adam's one is a sight, had a look thru it the other night.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
I am after something a bit more compact.
Those numbers mean nothing to me other than the 38 is what he is selling on tardme?
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50 is good long range detection IE scanning a face from the opposite face. 15 is good feild of veiw shit range. 38 is in the middle sort of.
I havent used the scopes only had a quick look.
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I was in at Outdoor Supplies in Carterton during the week and Tim had one he was demoing. It was the size of packet of cigarettes with a screen on top. Looked pretty tech, I didn't get to ask cost though, could be worth calling and getting details?
I had a brief play in the shop and it did what it was meant to, would be pretty effective in the field...
Got ya now. Cheers. I will do some research.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
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if your keen I can give you the number of a mate who we went out with trialling 3 thermal scopes 2 hand held and 2 and 3 gen NV.
just last week.
we spent a fare bit of time looking at possums ya wouldn't normally be able to see.
it was well worth it as another mate has bought one of the scopes.
pretty good shit I reckon!
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Can you remember the makes n models?Quote:
Originally Posted by andyanimal31
I am looking at the pulsar xd 38 but a 50 might be more what I am after.
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Yeah I have a 38 mate your welcome to borrow it if you've got good insurance.
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Have two mates who are exceptionally good deer hunters who swear by them. They both use the HD19S and say they would replace them tomorrow with 19's if they were to lose them. Even in the early morning light a quick scan of open terrain such as forestry cut over will reveal a deer quickly unless it's out of sight in a dip or such. They reckon it saves valuable time scanning with binos looking for animals that aren't there.
Thanks for the awesome offer mate. I have good insurance but not really keen on borrowing something that expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
If I get stuck I will keep it in mind tho. Thanks.
I will get off my ass when back home next and go have a look at some.
There is a 50 on tardme now but it is out of warranty.
@sneeze has one and promised to send it down for me to play with 2 months ago. I think some trail cam pics he has of me has put him off sending it for some reason😆
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the ones from Blenheim or round there somewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
three different size scopes and one new and older hand held.
if I was a bit younger I would be getting down in some of that shit!
I like my evenings in front of the fire these days not stumbling around in the murk keeping an eye out for headlights!
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When are you home next? Bout time you came up, that rattly old hilux might get you here.Quote:
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Who can tell me the actual warranty period for the Yukon Pulsar devices? The Yukon Optics NZ site specifies 3 or 10 years, yet 1 year warranty seems to be the common conclusion from reading here.
Everything I have with a 1 year warranty, is pretty much stuffed after using it for 366 days, and at the price of these, they really are not throw away devices.
My range finder from Yukon has a three year warranty, I had a slight issue after two years and they replaced it straight away.
Great customer service
I have a 38 pulsar really good can see stuff over a 1k away once you get used to it can pick out all sorts of shit yukon has a 3 year warranty and are really good on that would buy a scope in low power like the 19 but dont make them monocular is the way to go as can find game then get close use torch etc to shoot them ment to be able to see where animals etc have injured themselves as area is hotter, cows cycling, and heat loss from house, power boards
Can you use it to see where pipes are located? I wonder if they would have the same depreciation as computer equipment?Quote:
Originally Posted by carlhurley
havent tried on pipes depreciation plus gst back
Lots of good info here on what to look for. In laymen's terms.
Whats Important on a Thermal Camera
All I know is my mate is carving up the Rusa with one and I haven't been invited, so at this stage thermal is stink :D
I have played with one a bit, they also reveal you when there is nothing to shoot at in the vaste open spaces you are scanning.
Also as soon as morning sun shines up and warms up the inside of bush or forest, you get plenty of disturbing warm shadows all over the screen.
So much so that sometime you can't make the difference between a deer on a warming slip and it's back ground because the two are at the same temperature.
Water also shows like a warm spot even when super cold outside. So when you are looking down a creek , the warm spot you see through the foliage can be water only.
You can see all the little birds in the trees flying around .
The heat source can easily be blocked by a few dense leafy trees in the way and and you won't see a thing.
Between these and a very good pair of Swarovski or Leica binoculars, I would take the binoculars.
Have the Apex 38 sight love it the 38,50,75 refer to the end lens size ,bigger no more zoom power 38=1.5-3 x 50-2-4x 75 =4-6x Ithink from memory more power more $. Yukon have 3yr warranty and great customer srevice they replaced a digital unit that failed no problems
You guys need to try out for the SAS way if you need thermal imaging:P what about a well trained kuri?
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yep pulsar.
three of the latest scopes and latest hand held.
can't remember specifics as was drooling to much!
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Well that's a sales pitch to a male.....Quote:
Originally Posted by andyanimal31
lol,was supposed to go wit r93's question.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beaker
they were the three different sizes and magnifications somebody was talking about not far back.
I only pay attention to details when it's my money anyway!
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