Infrared for possums

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   has anyone here used Infrared cameras and spotlights to hunt possums? and if so how successful is it? does it reflect the eyes back like a normal spotlight? also the screen size, most gear is hooked up to the rifle scope with a small screen, I know when im spotting with my LED P14 it will light the hole tree up so i can see fairly quickly if there is something of interest in the tree. With the Infrared setup the camera has to have a long focal length lens for it to work through the scope and this cuts down your filed of view so i was just wondering how this would effect things. 

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nunga Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Joined: 09 Mar 2013 Location: Pukekohe Status: Offline Posts: 1080	Post Options Post Reply Quote nunga Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Infrared for possums Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 3:59am
	has anyone here used Infrared cameras and spotlights to hunt possums? and if so how successful is it? does it reflect the eyes back like a normal spotlight? also the screen size, most gear is hooked up to the rifle scope with a small screen, I know when im spotting with my LED P14 it will light the hole tree up so i can see fairly quickly if there is something of interest in the tree. With the Infrared setup the camera has to have a long focal length lens for it to work through the scope and this cuts down your filed of view so i was just wondering how this would effect things.
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robertsm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 09 Mar 2017 Location: Christchurch Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote robertsm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Mar 2017 at 9:39am
	I use a home made add on kit. IR torch mounts to scope as does the screen to view the footage from the camera fitted to the scope. These things pick up eye shine of animals at over 150m through the scope with the ir light. Just like a normal torch picks up a reflector in the distance. I've made a hand held spotter that uses a lower powered security camera lens instead of a scope for a lens. I use to to scan a field or tree to check for eye shine before switching to the rifle to get a better look and shot. Here's some footage filmed through the scope using my home made kit. https://youtu.be/oVhT2Rg8BeU https://youtu.be/OfxINQKT7Uw IR and night vision is great. You can stalk and shoot in complete darkness and animals don't spook or shy from any light. I am now an absolute NV convert. 99% of my shooting is done after dark - bring on the change in day lights savings!

nunga Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Joined: 09 Mar 2013 Location: Pukekohe Status: Offline Posts: 1080	Post Options Post Reply Quote nunga Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Mar 2017 at 12:49pm
	thats pretty good wonder how that would go on a spring gun.
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Rabbiter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 05 Dec 2016 Location: Southland Status: Offline Posts: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rabbiter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 3:48am
	Ive just gone for a LED red lense torch/spotlight for those animals that dont like the light on them ,comes with a mount for the scope ,will give a report on those Damn rabbit posts later after Ive tryed it out this weekend .

nunga Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Joined: 09 Mar 2013 Location: Pukekohe Status: Offline Posts: 1080	Post Options Post Reply Quote nunga Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 5:57am
	look forward to the results
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Rabbiter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 05 Dec 2016 Location: Southland Status: Offline Posts: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rabbiter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 12:58pm
	The add stated that with a good scope shots could be taken out to 250 yards ,seems these torches have been tested in aussie on pest control on foxes and roos,however its just a add and talk is cheap,after testing I will KNOW for sure how SUITABLE it is .

Rabbiter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 05 Dec 2016 Location: Southland Status: Offline Posts: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rabbiter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 4:20am
	Right have the Led Red torch a workout over the weekend and inspite of the full moon ,Id give it a big thumbs up ,these are good ,plenty of distance and the small animal can be seen clearly .