Request for basic night hunting information, re: night vision

stubbicatt

stubbicatt

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Guys. I have purchased a night vision scope for my 308 rifle. I have yet to zero it, but hope to accomplish this soon. Then I am eager to make a few stands to see if my successes are greater at night than at daytime in the few areas available to me to go hunting coyotes.

Perhaps I should have instead purchased a NV monocular or something for scanning rather than a weapon mounted device, but this is what I have.

I am trying to save myself as many empty handed cold bottomed sleepless nights sitting in the snow by putting up this posting.

Assuming my equipment includes hand calls and a mechanical call, how would you go about setting up for predators with this equipment? Do you recommend that I purchase an IR illuminator, or other gear for scanning?

I know this is a big question, but once gear is sorted out, I thought I'd see what you guys have done which has been successful.

I am willing to employ "trial and error" but based on past experience, there is often more "error" than one would want, and I figured whatever advice you guys care to share would keep me from building bad habits as I embark on this new aspect of predator calling.

Thanks in advance. The more knowledgeable information you care to share the better.

Regards,
Stubb.
 
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You will need an ir illuminator they go hand in hand with nv. Read the last weeks posts in this sections there are many comments on it.

Before you go out for the first time...I would practice in you back yard at night and play with everything. Be surprised how difficult it is to find the adjustments for the first time...run the caller and what sounds you will play etc and then pack up. This will save you at least a couple of headaches...

Good luck
 
IR as soon as you can as it does indeed make a big difference. Thermal (FLIR) when you can afford it.
As stated above practice w/your controls at night or w/your eyes closed in the house w/empty chamber/mag of course.
 
torch Pro from TNVC, hard to get better

there is a new thred on night tips and tactics with NV & thermal gear, and so far some good pointers on it
 
Pal has a torch pro & another brand I cant recall.
Both great lights.
I went with the night optics k2 since it mounts right on my NV scope.
Amazon has just about every brand as well as optics planet.
 
You will definately need an IR device on the really dark nights (no moonlight and clouds). So far from our research the IRK2 ELR Pro seems to fit the bill best from the standpoint of range, power, versatility, and windage/elevation adjustable. I have drawer full of others I've tried but this one still seems to come out on top. You can check it out here:

http://www.hightechredneckincorporated.c...r_p/nva3150.htm

As far as hunting tactics go you can employ the same ones you do in the daytime with the exception that you need to call the wide open areas at night. Reason is you need more room to try and spot them when they are 100 to 200 yards or more away from you. If the terrain is too close quarters they will be on top of you before you can see them........they will spot you and be back in cover before you can get the shot off. Set up your calling area where the downwind side of your call source (either you or an E-caller) forces them (100 to 200 or more yards) out into the open terrain. That way if they do spot you you can get them stopped (by barking them) before they can make it back into the cover. Coyotes are much more comfortable breaking into the wide open terrain after it gets dark.

Good luck, Kevin
 
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