buying to find deer after dark that have been shot and ran a bit into thick woods, anyone use it for this? If so how did it work
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yeah, I have it... its a decent one for the money. im a little spoiled because I have it, and a sightmark 2x24 NV bino and those are really nice, but expensive. I have this one and Firefield Nvader 1-3X Digital Night Vision Monocular, and I did not like the Nvader.
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Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this Item. It does not stay in focus. For example: When you put it to your eye and focus it in, then lower it down to walk some and bring it back up to your eye, you have to refocus it. Constantly. It is very annoying. I have used it to locate hogs I have killed as it does make it easier you just have to worry about the thickness of the area your in. If the IR beam hits a branch, tree or thick brush that you are close too it just blurs out. It useful ness is better in a more open space.
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I purchased it for my friend for the same reason and you can see a good 200 yards with this clear even with inflated off. If you want to look in thick brush and have an eye for what you are looking for this is perfect. Out friend a hunter as well has asked to use it for the sMe reason and went and bought himself the same model. Hope this helps. Ps no clouds spots or grainy ness to the scope at all its perfect for those not looking to spend thousands of dollars.
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This device can not see thru things, so if in looking for the bird it has objects between the device and the bird even if it is blades of grass or hundreds of thin twigs you will not see the heat source. Having said that if it is just a question of not seeing the bird because it blends in so good with the background it will pick up the heat source from 50 yards away. My effective range has been: DEER 1/2 mile in open plain, 50 -100 yard late fall ( leaves off trees and shrubs) in mature forest, 25- 50 yards late fall young forest (fair amount of undergrowth), 10- 25 yard dense thickets. Less for each of those categories in mid summer with leaves on.
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Most definitely. Though the sight does not enable you to see extremely long distances it is extremely good for close quarters. You will have no problem using it in the woods I use mine for finding the treestand before daylight.
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I've used it to cut through deer legs and ribs. It binds a little bit on the bones, especially early in the cut, but it will get the job done.
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Yes, yes. But set it to take pictures on a short interval if you are looking for running deer.
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NO! It is a piece of junk. Don't waste your money. You can not tell if it is on or off. No light indicator. I have not found anything that keeps the deer away.
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Plug in or with battery... I plugged in all the time. Still see a few deer around now. So not sure if it really works or the deer just get used to the sonic noise.
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TimothyI bought one of these to hunt with and I like it. I was very successful with it I harvested two deer one at 18 yds and the other at 40 yds. I didn't get the penetration I would have like to have seen at 40yds but the bolt did hit a bone. With no exit hole I tracked it for about 1/2 mile on my knees. The target I set up to sight it in showed great penetration ( this was a crossbow target ) I'm pleased and everything was as advertised. I did go with 2 inch longer bolts than what came with it ( Carbon fiber ) It will hold a nice group at 20 to 30 yds Thanks for your time and effort.Dennis TimothyI bought one of these to hunt with and I like it. I was very successful with it I harvested two deer one at 18 yds and the other at 40 yds. I didn't get the penetration I would have like to have seen at 40yds but the bolt did hit a bone. With no exit hole I tracked it for about 1/2 mile on my knees. The target I set up to sight it in showed great penetration ( this was a crossbow target ) I'm pleased and everything was as advertised. I did go with 2 inch longer bolts than what came with it ( Carbon fiber ) It will hold a nice group at 20 to 30 yds Thanks for your time and... » Read More TimothyI bought one of these to hunt with and I like it. I was very successful with it I harvested two deer one at 18 yds and the other at 40 yds. I didn't get the penetration I would have like to have seen at 40yds but the bolt did hit a bone. With no exit hole I tracked it for about 1/2 mile on my knees. The target I set up to sight it in showed great penetration ( this was a crossbow target ) I'm pleased and everything was as advertised. I did go with 2 inch longer bolts than what came with it ( Carbon fiber ) It will hold a nice group at 20 to 30 yds Thanks for your time and effort.Dennis « Show Less
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I own one. At 30 yards or less, you should have no poblem taking down a deer. If you want a highly accurate one, spend the money on an Excalibur Phoenix. I have one of them as well.
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It's cheap and flimsy. I gave it away and got a lead sled. It will work, I used a 308 on it as well. It's worth what it cost i guess.
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I use the 20/20 for coyote hunting, I set in the crossroads they are about 350 yds. and I can see the end of each road. Can see something moving cant tell what. But at 200 yds. I can see the yot. good. all on average night. no IR set 12 frame, 3/4 gan, white screen, 3 back light, don't use the eye you look in scope on rifle with
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It does work well at night but as far as a deer running by I really don't think the picture would take but the video might. I haven't had that to happen so I really can't say. I haven't used the video on my camera only the camera to take still photos.
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Scott, I just bought one and its the best I have used or seen for power and accuracy. I suggest you use a heavy pellet for max impact for hunting. Love this one. It will break the sound barrier if you oil the pellets.
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It's good for fairly close up, but won't show much past pistol shot. I tried it out of a deer blind and could see at 30 ft or so. It would be a waste on a rifle.
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I am a turkey hunter but not a big game hunter, I use this for Duck and Goose hunting and it is awesome. For waterfowl it is a "Home-run", for shooting a bow or rifle for turkey or big game......probably not the right blind. You can unzip the side windows and the front part slides down and when we get up to shoot geese, we just throw the front down and start shooting. Not sure that would work for a turkey or deer, at least the ones in Colorado or Nebraska it probably would not work.
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Hi, I used it last hunting season and the temp was -20degC. It did work but I noticed I had to change the battery every couple of days. I did take lots of precautions too like not leaving it in the truck over night.
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No not entirely true but it does how ever go into like a time out so to speak and you need to wait until it shuts off then try again. And it doesn't work like my past rangefinders that I spent more money on or better quality this one seems to only reflect back off of completely solid images. Does not like to arrange a set of bushes or anything like that only the ground ,tree or rock. But I could however have gotten defected one.