So I do a one evening/night hog hunt in northern Florida this past week. First time using thermal, I won't mention the outfitters name but you can pm me for it. Nice people, nice lodge. I learned a lot in one short evening.
1. It takes more than practice shot in daylight with a thermal to get acquainted with it. I probably should have insisted on more and during full darkness.
2. Learn the equipment and make sure you're guide knows it as well (had I known you can switch the reticle it would have been a big help)
3. Clean your weapon! Wow. I never saw it hat much dirt in a bolt action weapon before. Yikes.
Good experience. Didn't kill but good introduction to thermal. If I go back I'll likely have my own equipment. I wasn't overly impressed with the pulsar but I also didn't have anything to compare it too I guess.
1. It takes more than practice shot in daylight with a thermal to get acquainted with it. I probably should have insisted on more and during full darkness.
2. Learn the equipment and make sure you're guide knows it as well (had I known you can switch the reticle it would have been a big help)
3. Clean your weapon! Wow. I never saw it hat much dirt in a bolt action weapon before. Yikes.
Good experience. Didn't kill but good introduction to thermal. If I go back I'll likely have my own equipment. I wasn't overly impressed with the pulsar but I also didn't have anything to compare it too I guess.