Looks like a very versatile optic at a reasonable price.
Looking forward to seeing some varied range pics when the weather gets better, but it's also good to see how it performs in inclimate weather too.
SJC
No need to step up your game If it gets the job done.
I buy all this gear because it gives me an excuse if I miss.
It can't be me, it has to be the new fangled scope, rifle or ammo.
Speaking of ammo, I loaded up some fresh 20-250 rounds with Hammer 20 cal 41gr HHT's for the new year after...
Here's some basic thermal info.
Thermal info
The most costly and critical part of a consumer thermal optic is the germanium objective lens.
All parts are critical, but the internals won't matter without a good lens that'll let unaltered IR transmissions through in a certain waveband.
The newest...
My buddy is deadly with his 22-250 Impulse Predator.
That's the third dog he dropped in that field, almost at the same spot.
It was my turn to shoot, but why mess with a 2-0 record.
SJC
The new Seeker/Taipan V2 is an awesome update to the Taipan line.
Everything I wanted in a thermal mono at a great price.
The 640 image of my Fuzion is great and the 2x base isn't bad, but it's nice to have the wide FOV of the TM15 when hunting in the woods.
When I'm hunting alone I'll usually...
Once I spot a target the mono goes into the chest pouch and I'm on the scope.
Recording a kill isn't the priority, so if it happens it happens.
I'm usually a one man show, so running the call, spotting and shooting are enough things to worry about doing.
I don't want to risk losing a dog because...
Went out Sat PM with a buddy.
After arriving at the first stand location he picked out I knew we weren't going to see anything as we had no cover from the full moon, the wind was gusting and it was freaking cold.
Nothing wants to be out in gusty cold conditions.
After dropping him at his house I...
Dropped this one after getting a call from a friend that was in need of some coyote elimination.
Being it gets dark so early I was able to drop this dog and get back to camp to get some sleep before deer hunting Saturday Am.
SJC
Yes.
We target dogs that are showing no fear of humans and/or are terrorizing and killing livestock or pets.
This was the female of the Alpha pair that we've been trying to take out prowling around a horse farm.
We finally caught up to them.
Same spot we dropped a big male last year.
Deja vu all...
Dropped a dog this morning.
By the time this dog showed up I'd been up for 22 hours, sat in 3 hours of traffic and was fading.
I woke right up when the dogs started to answer back.
SJC
I'll save a dog if the pelt is nice and a farmer is interested in keeping it.
Usually in the colder months or if it's a dog taken on their land.
Mostly the pelts are worth nothing as the cartridges I use aren't fur friendly.
I'm more concerned with eliminating them.
SJC
Didn't use the call to get this one in range.
It just appeared on the trail.
We saw some evidence of dogs trying to get into a deer pen and figured it was a good place to sit.
SJC
Dropped several dogs and had some real nice footage to show, but the X50 scope crapped the bed again and I fear the footage has been lost.
I dropped this female at 20 paces Sunday Pm.
Just have to settle for a pic.
Here's my 2024 Fall season Impulse Predator rigs.
Front Primary Predator is sporting a fresh 18" Preferred CF barrel with Titanium linear comp chambered in 20-250, Factory stock and Halo X50 scope.
Rear backup Predator is the 20" X-Caliber CF .243 death machine, Boyd's At one Thumbhole stock and...
Pro line pellets seem to be a good fit with the Barra.
These little guy's were trying to get something to eat before the storm arrived, little did they know that they didn't need to worry.
SJC
Had some issues with corrupted video files on the RIX L3 thermal, but got it straightened out and was able to recover the recording of this Mus's demise.
Also switched over to RWS 8.2 pro line pellets.
SJC
Barra 1100Z .177 PCP Rifle.
Barra
The Adder TS35-384 is a good scope, but the L3 is a great scope.
Better controls, 18650 battery, Sensor, Display, Menu, Price and has Ocular zoom.
Got the L3 late in the season and didn't really get to test it, but after using it the last couple of months...
The newest addition to my OTF knife collection for use while out of doors is from TAKCOM.
Got the Nighthawk V2 DE, as I prefer my Auto knives with the switch on the face of the handle for Ambi use and don't like having a glass breaker stud on the end of the handle.
I've paid a lot more for...
Pup's are getting near the weaning age right now and are getting vocal.
Even if we were allowed to hunt them at this time in NY, It's too hot out for me and I'd be down a quart of blood with all of the freaking mosquitos.
I had one reach out to me two weeks ago after something killed half his chickens.
He said it was a fox.
We set out cameras and nothing has showed up since.
Proof that my scent alone will keep predators away.:p
The season will be here before you know it, so tread lightly my friend.
Sometimes you'll find a deal on an American made shotgun, but you need to look at them carefully as most times those will need to be rebuilt.
I like to shoulder a clays shotgun before purchasing, unless it has an adjustable stock for me to be able to make it fit.
Your going to have to pay for...