Friday Nights Hunt

[ZenArchery]

This video illustrates why you don't want a 5x power scope at night. I was holding a 5x thermal. Hog started at about 150 YDS. Shot at roughly 70-80 YDS.

Kevin had a 3x Pulsar Photon we played with. It's a great entry level

 

[FrankT]

Thanks, That is why I ordered the 3X ATN-X-sight, hoping I don't end up w the 5X as it is due out first.

 

[HeadHunter]

I have had good luck with the Photon 5X. I make sure I use the 2300Mah NiMh batteries. It is not thermal, but has worked very well out to 200 yards. Great for entry level!

 

[ZenArchery]

5x works great for longer range but the issue is when you're within 50 yards trying to find running hogs or follow up shot.

5x is just too much magnification for up close and personal multi-shots.

 

[FrankT]

Ed, that is what I am worried about, guess I will see if it ever gets here.

 

[BigRedDog]

Nice, the hogs are learning to counter attack into the ambush.

Good thing they don't have air-support

 

[HeadHunter]

LOL! Roger that ZenMan...

 

[DaveABQ]

I don't see the issue with 5x, which I am using. In your video you cut off close to half of the field of view however you recorded it, so not a good illustration.

I do agree that stalking and pigs under 50 yards a 3x would be a better option. The way I look at it, what is the average shot on hogs? Is it 30 yards, 50, 75 100? If your average shot is somewhere 75 or more, give me the 5x any day.

 

[DFWRoadkill]

I have a 5X Photon as part of my night vision equipment. It works well for the price, entry level as Ed put it. Most of my shots are over 50 yards, with many running about 80. I like doing head shots. Not into spray and pray across a field. The 5X is a good choice for this style.

The video does illustrate something all hog hunters have seen at one time or another....the hog getting back up. The shooter, being new, wasn't prepared for that.