Thread: Night vision 850nm vs 940nm

I have both the 940 and 850. All I use are the cheap Ultrafire 850 IR torches that I add a layer of black 850ir filter over to minimalize the red glow. Can only think of one stag that spooked with it, and he was in a heavily spot lit area. Have shot a few animals and find if I walk straight toward the animal and when watching don`t move the light around they don`t seem to notice, if they look at you just don`t move. I haven`t ever used any of the over-the-counter gear so cannot comment on what that is like.

Buy the 850, if you're unable to get animals that detect your red-eye then you could be making noise / taking too long. I don't think I've seen a single large game animal instantly run when I've been detected at night by the laser.

I exclusively use 850s and have even purchased external 850s/808s lasers for tighter beams/better clarity at longer distances. Mounted the same as Zerkpak but on adjustable mounts so they can be better focused.

Originally Posted by Roamr

Buy the 850, if you're unable to get animals that detect your red-eye then you could be making noise / taking too long. I don't think I've seen a single large game animal instantly run when I've been detected at night by the laser.

I exclusively use 850s and have even purchased external 850s/808s lasers for tighter beams/better clarity at longer distances. Mounted the same as Zerkpak but on adjustable mounts so they can be better focused.

That mount is adjustable. Its a sniper Hog. This one: https://owloptics.nz/sniper-hog/

Originally Posted by zeropak

That mount is adjustable. Its a sniper Hog. This one: https://owloptics.nz/sniper-hog/

I can't figure out how you adjust that ! These are the types I use

Originally Posted by Roamr

I can't figure out how you adjust that ! These are the types I use

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Tried those and don't like them, they are heavy and don't stay properly aligned, if you bump the torch it will move and not return to where you set it. The sniper Hog has an insert in the ring which attaches to the torch you align the torch and then tighten the ring screws. Job done and it stays in place.

Years ago when I was using NV,I'd use the 850.Soon as I spotted a deer,I'd shine the torch centre just to the rear of the deer.Then its eyes wouldn't pick up the red glow dot so easily.

I think also if the animals have been hunted a bit with Night vision they pretty quickly figure it out. A bit like becoming light shy when spot lighted.
With the 850 Ir it also helps if you have the brightness level down to a minimum.

Originally Posted by zeropak

I think also if the animals have been hunted a bit with Night vision they pretty quickly figure it out. A bit like becoming light shy when spot lighted.
With the 850 Ir it also helps if you have the brightness level down to a minimum.

yes definitely atmosphere makes a difference, but that's true for any visibility, top of the line thermals are stumped by fog and cloud too.

i am aware aswell that deer that are spooked easy are usually like that because they have been spotlighted often.
all these things definitly make a difference, i just wanting to pick the right one for deer hunting overall.

do you rate the Pard Nightstalker highly? i was looking at them online earlier today, wish i knew someone who had one so i could try it out,
youtube videos are a bit average to know what its being compared to.

Originally Posted by Moose

yes definitely atmosphere makes a difference, but that's true for any visibility, top of the line thermals are stumped by fog and cloud too.

i am aware aswell that deer that are spooked easy are usually like that because they have been spotlighted often.
all these things definitly make a difference, i just wanting to pick the right one for deer hunting overall.

do you rate the Pard Nightstalker highly? i was looking at them online earlier today, wish i knew someone who had one so i could try it out,
youtube videos are a bit average to know what its being compared to.

You should talk to @AndyAnimal he lurks around here somewhere. He can supply you one and will give you the right advice, you can also talk to Ken @55six he can tell you about the Zulus. they are both good pieces of kit with excellent backup in NZ. Yes I do rate the Pards, I have 2 of them, the Night stalker and the earlier DS32. I am new to the Zulus but it also gets a great rap from those who use them. They both have their pros and cons but you would go too far wrong with either of them.

Originally Posted by zeropak

You should talk to @AndyAnimal he lurks around here somewhere. He can supply you one and will give you the right advice, you can also talk to Ken @55six he can tell you about the Zulus. they are both good pieces of kit with excellent backup in NZ. Yes I do rate the Pards, I have 2 of them, the Night stalker and the earlier DS32. I am new to the Zulus but it also gets a great rap from those who use them. They both have their pros and cons but you would go too far wrong with either of them.

awesome thanks,
yeah if that @AndyAnimal guys around be good to talk to him, does he work for the PARD supplier in Whangarei?
thanks