Thread: Looking for advice on night scopes

I extensively tested the PARD 008 recently on .22LR, .223 and .243. Used it with its own inbuilt torch for the rimfire and added an torch for centrefire.

I was surprised how effective this device was for lining up both rabbits and deer. But I think it is absolutely essential to have the model with the inbuilt rangefinder, PARD 008 LRF. The one I was testing didn’t have that and I was constantly frustrated especially on the rabbits with the rimfire, shooting subs.

In the past I have used a thermal monocular for spotting and then a simple flashlight arrangement once you’ve worked out where your quarry is, got to where you need to be and then set up. To be honest that’s how I would do it again, I found it more effective. I did not like having to search for my quarry using the optic on top of the rifle as it’s just nowhere near as efficient.