Pulsar Digex C 50

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soup

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Fellows,
I've got a new Digex C 50-night vision scope and I mounted it on a Remington 1100-3" 12-gauge shotgun.
I'd like to know and see anyone else that has mounted this scope on a shotgun. I must use a shotgun and no buckshot in my state at night.
Thank you for your help.
Semper Fidelis.
Soup
 
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Gentlemen,
There must be at least a few that use a shotgun at night!
I'm forced too by regulations, and I can't go for anything bigger than BB. I bought the Pulsar because it was the only night vision scope that would handle a 12-gauge shotgun. It's already mounted on a 3" 1100 with a 30" fixed full.
NOT A LIGHTWEIGHT!! How do you folks handle them? The set-up is not for wing shooting. I'm going to try to use a tripod with a rest that swivels.
I need some help?
Semper Fidelis
Soup
 
Ditch that chit. Put a tritium bead on the front of that shotgun use a good kill light to illuminate the coyote at the right time and just shoot him. You might maybe drill and tap the receiver for a rail and put a good Trijicon or Aimpoint red dot as low as possible on top. Add a comb riser on the stock for good natural eye alignment with the optic if necessary. Put the dot on him and kill the coyote. You are way overthinking this.
 
also that NV will be useless inside woods when you turn on IR if that's what your primary plan was for. Out in the open, you need a light fast acquisition weapon rather than a 10# shotgun(2.5# for scope and IR). In addition to this factor the latency of digital NV (although not as bad as Thermal)is so bad you'll miss more than hit. A good light red kill light with pressure switch and a red dot or glowing front bead will be far more effective and shootable.
 
Fellows,
You have to understand my situation. First of all, I've spent a few thousand dollars on the night vision scope plus at the same time I purchased a Bering's 640 thermal scanner. The idea as it was projected to me was to use the scanner to locate the coyotes while calling, then use the NV for my shotgun. I only need the shotgun at night. During the day I can use either my .243 or a .22 K Hornet.
And the kicker is I'm almost 75 and just getting into the coyote hunting. There's not as much time in front of me as behind me.
Semper Fidelis
Soup
 
Originally Posted By: soupFellows,
You have to understand my situation. First of all, I've spent a few thousand dollars on the night vision scope plus at the same time I purchased a Bering's 640 thermal scanner. The idea as it was projected to me was to use the scanner to locate the coyotes while calling, then use the NV for my shotgun. I only need the shotgun at night. During the day I can use either my .243 or a .22 K Hornet.
And the kicker is I'm almost 75 and just getting into the coyote hunting. There's not as much time in front of me as behind me.
Semper Fidelis
Soup

Sorry but none of that would change my advice. But I could be wrong so forge ahead young man.
 
It sounds like your ready to go give your investment a try. I’m the opposite of you. I’m using NV to walk around and spotting and shooting with thermal. NV technology has gone a long ways and I second a earlier post. Stay away from trees close in front of you and should have a good time.
 
What is your opinion on the eye relief of the C50 mounted to a shotgun? How heavy is the loading that you're running through it? The C50 is pretty amazing in the "some light" mode.

Hoping that you record and share some video!
 
Wildflights,
The scope is heavy, I'm guessing more suited to a rifle in a rest. Eye relief was fine. That's not an option for me at night. However, the clarity is very good. Haven't been out hunting with it yet, when I do, I'll try to do some recording.
Semper Fidelis
Soup
 
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If I could only use a shotgun at night I would put an IR laser on it and use a helmet mounted PVS14.
I have that setup and it is very effective at close range and a lot of fun.
I understand that you have already bought the scope. A good PVS14/helmet/laser will cost a lot more than what that scope cost, but that is what I would do.
 
Soup, good luck to you and I hope you get some sort of useful feedback. I'm guessing that there aren't many "woods" where you are, just hills and yuccas.
I've thought about buying the same set-up, but a 3 month season (we only have a 3 month season) and the price tag has stopped me. Good luck to you sir!.
 
Originally Posted By: soupFellows,
You have to understand my situation. First of all, I've spent a few thousand dollars on the night vision scope plus at the same time I purchased a Bering's 640 thermal scanner. The idea as it was projected to me was to use the scanner to locate the coyotes while calling, then use the NV for my shotgun. I only need the shotgun at night. During the day I can use either my .243 or a .22 K Hornet.
And the kicker is I'm almost 75 and just getting into the coyote hunting. There's not as much time in front of me as behind me.
Semper Fidelis
Soup
70 here. So not to far behind you.

Over the years I have learned it is better to ask the big questions before spending the big money.

I honestly think what you are trying to do ain't gonna work for chit.
 
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I did ask!
Right on this very site from one of the previous sponsors.
Then I checked with several vendors, and they all said the Digex C50 was the only NV scope that would handle 12-gauge recoil. Perhaps several would handle a 1150 2.5-dram Trap load, but for coyotes you want to use a full house 3" shell.
Semper Fidelis
Soup
 
Nooo, I'm not talking about if the scope will handle the loads or not.

I'm talking about spending all that money on a system for hunting coyotes at night that probably just ain't going to work out for hunting coyotes at night.

Or maybe it will. Guess you/we'll know if and when you try it.
 


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