Thread: Best prices on Quantum Pulsar Thermal Devices

Originally Posted by Pengy

As I said, I have used one as well, and so long as the subject was in relatively open ground and there was a distinct temp dif between subject and ambient, all very good . Once bush etc was introduced, things became a little vague.
I am simply concerned that there is an element out there who will take the opportunity to misuse the technology. A spot lighter is pretty easy to, erm. spot. Someone using thermal technology after dark is not.
I think the issue of judging backstop when using them to shoot could present problems too

They are certainly best in cooler conditions, and in the absence of direct sunlight. This affects how far into foliage you can see. Judging background is safer with thermal than NV systems, spotlights etc. I shoot quite a bit around stock when pesting and find a thermal invaluable for spotting targets, and seeing anything in the background, though knowing the lie of the land is important, such as hedges etc. I don't think that there is any single foolproof method for safe shooting, more a combination of factors that result in a shot being taken.