I deal with my astigmatism by not buying Red Dots or 'glowey' scopes. In the 'good old days (2015)', I lusted after a USMC ACOG - until I got to look through one that a mate had. My lust ended...
Liked On: 15-05-2024, 07:42 PM
A visit to your optician and a lighter wallet usually are the end result. Easier to get mine fixed thru glasses rather than contacts as they have a tendency to spin a bit on my eyes. Red dot sights...
Liked On: 15-05-2024, 07:41 PM
from the buckeye state the nz. huge differences there. having hunted in the mid west you will be shocked at the undergrowth, dont hing you will walk a mile in 20 minutes, think about 60 anyways...
Liked On: 15-05-2024, 07:39 PM
Hello New member from Ohio in USA. I am headed to the South Island next week to hunt Chamois and Tahr. I am looking forward to visiting this beautiful country.
Liked On: 15-05-2024, 07:39 PM
A couple of other tricks I sometimes use depending on situation. 1 - wear possum-merino fingerless gloves under full size waterproof gloves. You have to take the bigger gloves off to shoot, but...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 07:54 PM
These are great. Wore them in Canada while hunting on horseback. Not a lot to keep your blood flowing while sitting on your backside, or holding on to cold binoculars. Got down to minus 10 C. Never...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 07:54 PM
Leupold, Burris, Redfield(essentially Leupold nowdays)
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 07:53 PM
Good points from GroundControl/ZQ. Also good to know why you are upgrading, i.e. what you're looking for? E.g. a CDS/dial-up could be a good upgrade, but you may not use any magnification beyond 12x....
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 07:53 PM
I have a VX5 that has had the same abuse and stood up to it 5 stars.
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 07:53 PM
The new burris scopes are supposed to be good, unsure of the knock rating.. I have a leupold vx3i and have dropped it off the table and onto the river bed scope down, bouncing around and the zero...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 07:53 PM
We all get caught up with Magnification but quality Glass trumps Magnification. Better glass gives you better resolution, think of it as being able to see the bullet holes on paper at 100 mtr. Yes...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 07:52 PM
There's more to it than "more pressure = less fuel burned" (unfortunately). Lower pressure allows more contact with the ground (air down for sand etc) but places more load on the steering...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 07:38 PM
I found an old roll of glow tape in my possuming kit. Will cut a tiny strip and try it out when I have time to see if it is overpowering or ok If any good I will go the glow powder and clear nail...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 12:26 PM
Mix glow powder with clear epoxy or nail polish. If you want some, I have plenty and can send you some.
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 12:26 PM
So where do you guys buy your glow in the dark nail polish ? Could also be good on the fore sight 250237
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 12:26 PM