Red dot sight for possum shooting? |
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Author | |
KiwiTR6
Senior Member Joined: 03 Nov 2022 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 282 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: 12 Apr 2023 at 3:26pm |
I'm looking to fit a red dot sight or similar to my PCP specifically for night shooting possums (at some point in the near future). From my very limited knowledge, they will be sitting up trees typically at a range of around 5-20m. For this purpose I'm thinking a decent red dot sight and a good miniature LED torch fitted to the underside of my gun would be a good combination. I'm keen to hear any recommendations regarding this setup or better, and for suitable equipment.
|
|
FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25
FX Dreamline Classic .22 Diana Outlaw .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Crosman 2240 PCP Custom .22 Crosman 2250 PCP Custom .22 Brocock Grand Prix .22 |
|
RangerPete
Senior Member Joined: 18 Apr 2023 Location: Cambridge. Status: Offline Posts: 884 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Hi Kiwi,
Not sure if you got to trying your red dot sight on your pcp? If you did let us know how it went. I have never used a red dot sight, but I donโt think they have the ability to give you a 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m โmarkโ, which you would probably need for close range Accurate possum work with an air rifle. Even a pcp is not flat shooting enough to only have one (accurate) point of aim from 5 to 20m. Just my 2c worth. |
|
Walk quietly, but carry a big stick.
|
|
KiwiTR6
Senior Member Joined: 03 Nov 2022 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 282 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Hi Pete. Spent some time setting the gun up today so I can go hunting with a work colleague who has been shooting big numbers of possums on a customer's property. I'm using a Holy Warrior S1, a very good clone of the Eotech but a red dot rather than a holographic display. All was going well sighting it in at 20m, but I then started struggling with the adjustment and just before I packed up I noticed the silencer was loose. Took a look for nicking and found that plus a lot of lead particles so that explains the problem. at this stage the sight is very nice to use, a nice clean illuminated reticle and I can get a good view with my glasses on. I was planning to do some 10m indoor sighting tonight but for some reason most of my flouro lights have decided to stop working. Yet another job to do! Cheers |
|
FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25
FX Dreamline Classic .22 Diana Outlaw .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Crosman 2240 PCP Custom .22 Crosman 2250 PCP Custom .22 Brocock Grand Prix .22 |
|
Pauly5
Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1415 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Nothing better than figuring out an issue.
|
|
KiwiTR6
Senior Member Joined: 03 Nov 2022 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 282 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Something I remembered seeing on YouTube - such a great resource!
|
|
FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25
FX Dreamline Classic .22 Diana Outlaw .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Crosman 2240 PCP Custom .22 Crosman 2250 PCP Custom .22 Brocock Grand Prix .22 |
|
RangerPete
Senior Member Joined: 18 Apr 2023 Location: Cambridge. Status: Offline Posts: 884 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Let us know how the red dot goes out in the field and different distances ๐๐ป
And good luck with those possums ๐ |
|
Walk quietly, but carry a big stick.
|
|
KiwiTR6
Senior Member Joined: 03 Nov 2022 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 282 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
|
FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25
FX Dreamline Classic .22 Diana Outlaw .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Crosman 2240 PCP Custom .22 Crosman 2250 PCP Custom .22 Brocock Grand Prix .22 |
|
RangerPete
Senior Member Joined: 18 Apr 2023 Location: Cambridge. Status: Offline Posts: 884 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Looks like itโs working ๐
What distances does the one (red dot) point of aim cover? |
|
Walk quietly, but carry a big stick.
|
|
KiwiTR6
Senior Member Joined: 03 Nov 2022 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 282 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I should have commented on that. The haul is from one nights shooting by my colleague and a couple of mates, all using powder burners. I hope to go out with them in a couple of weeks and see how the PCP compares. I'm new to this so I'm not sure what you mean by "What distances does the one (red dot) point of aim cover?" |
|
FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25
FX Dreamline Classic .22 Diana Outlaw .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Crosman 2240 PCP Custom .22 Crosman 2250 PCP Custom .22 Brocock Grand Prix .22 |
|
Pauly5
Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1415 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
It means at what distance does the point of impact line up with the point of aim (the red dot).
So if that happens at 20m, it means that at 10m your point of impact will be below the aim point. |
|
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |