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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4929790 01/24/14 12:07 AM
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That would be a hunt to remember. Funny story about the German Shepherd kiss attack


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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Jigo23] #4929815 01/24/14 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted By: Jigo23
Wow, what a night! Great job! If you don't mind, what NV setup were you using?
I'm researching my options and leaning towards head-mounted monocular with rifle-mounted IR laser due to budget constraints. Seems the most economical way to start out? Ideally want thermal for scanning with rifle-mounted sight.
Whatever you were using obviously worked well :-)

This is the set up I have used for three years pvs-14, 3x magnifier, eotech, IR laser, and a luna illuminator for the really dark nights.

I use a pvs-14 helmet mounted to drive and walk/scout around. I have a D-lock quick release mount from Ident Marking in Rockwall TX for the rifle so I can go quickly from the helmet to behind the eotech. The IR laser is for when Im walking or riding the ATV and run up onto a hog or coyote and do not have time to switch from the helmet. The laser is great but for me I feel more accurate using the eotech and 3x magnifier to shoot if possible.

I bought all the nv stuff at a store here locally in Rockwall called Ident Markings. I actually found them on here when I first signed up on THF I dont know if there still on here or not.

Im going to put up a video of some kills later tonight. I dont know where your located but if your close to the DFW area I could let you look at some of the stuff sometime just shoot me a pm.


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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: cos] #4929823 01/24/14 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted By: cos
Dang, makes me want some NV and suppressor, where you hunting, might have to invite you over for a hunt on my place sometimes if your close enough.


I hunt all over the State but I live in the DFW area. I hunt a large ranch out in east Texas by Big Sandy quite a bunch. Send me a PM maybe we can meet up for a hunt. In about two weeks my thermal scope should be here I'm dying to try it out and get some video!


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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4929905 01/24/14 12:54 AM
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they moving tanight, cold weather setting in. best of luck, then again with NV scratch who needs luck need a ride along, all i got is lazer. safe hunt. flag it don't hurt ta ask, be gentle on the no i got feelings, an a root canal, few pulled teeth. i gotta sneek up on the mirror even in the dark.

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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4930013 01/24/14 01:27 AM
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I went from the pvs14 4.5x and eotech to the thermal and seeing the targets is super easy in all weather conditions even rain.

But I miss the clarity and precision of the pvs14 4.5x and eotech.


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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Hard_ware] #4930078 01/24/14 01:52 AM
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cant aford it but whats the price on pvs 14 4.5x & eotech got pic of rig flag



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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4930177 01/24/14 02:28 AM
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The low price way is bushnell holo sight made by eotech 125.00

4.5x lens around 50.00 IR filter for pvs14 15.00

Pvs14 new 2700.00 or blem unit which will perform great 1900.00 with a few black spots.

Weapon mount for pvs14 around 30.00 used

or digital sight photon 3.5x with good ir light 750.00 total will work for shootin at night also much lower cost.

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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4930385 01/24/14 03:33 AM
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21 in 2 hrs,,,,don't think thatll be beat !!


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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Ranch Dawg] #4930418 01/24/14 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted By: Ranch Dawg
21 in 2 hrs,,,,don't think thatll be beat !!


Well I killed 47 in a few minutes one time if you count the piglets. LMAO slinger





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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Hard_ware] #4930446 01/24/14 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted By: Hard_ware
The low price way is bushnell holo sight made by eotech 125.00

4.5x lens around 50.00 IR filter for pvs14 15.00

Pvs14 new 2700.00 or blem unit which will perform great 1900.00 with a few black spots.

Weapon mount for pvs14 around 30.00 used

or digital sight photon 3.5x with good ir light 750.00 total will work for shootin at night also much lower cost.


$2700 is going to be a low grade tube. On average for the new omni VIII tubes your looking at $3500+ and the photons are a good price but they just do not compare I was so excited about them until I actually looked through one.


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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4930653 01/24/14 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted By: Texaslawman
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The low price way is bushnell holo sight made by eotech 125.00

4.5x lens around 50.00 IR filter for pvs14 15.00

Pvs14 new 2700.00 or blem unit which will perform great 1900.00 with a few black spots.

Weapon mount for pvs14 around 30.00 used

or digital sight photon 3.5x with good ir light 750.00 total will work for shootin at night also much lower cost.


$2700 is going to be a low grade tube. On average for the new omni VIII tubes your looking at $3500+ and the photons are a good price but they just do not compare I was so excited about them until I actually looked through one.


72lp/mm sn 27.6 no spots 2605.00 delivered ITT pinnacle from optics planet
The farmer paid me to order one for him, his is 64lp/mm 27.8 s/n ITT pinnacle 5yr warranty as well, don't know if it was just luck but I am very happy.
Here is pic from 72lp/mm tube


with 4.5x $50.00 magnifier and IR 720nm filter using cell phone camera



If you see under the tree no dark shadow(very light)just starlight and clouds blocked moon. Not like the digital night vision pics from shot show which looked like high noon with sun over head casting dark shadows, even gen1 works with a full moon.

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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4930656 01/24/14 07:39 AM
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21 in 2 hrs,,,,don't think thatll be beat !!


Well I killed 47 in a few minutes one time if you count the piglets. LMAO slinger






How many M18A1's did it take laugh


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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4930668 01/24/14 09:35 AM
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This was my first Hunt on that property I was still using my 45/70 lever gun on hogs at that time. I ran out of 45/70 ammo the day before. All I had left were 55gr vmax the little buggers burst like water balloons!


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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4930669 01/24/14 09:38 AM
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72lp/mm sn 27.6 no spots 2605.00 delivered ITT pinnacle from optics planet
The farmer paid me to order one for him, his is 64lp/mm 27.8 s/n ITT pinnacle 5yr warranty as well, don't know if it was just luck but I am very happy.
Here is pic from 72lp/mm tube"

Ahhh that's why that tube is only recoil rated for 5.56!!!
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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: cos] #4931653 01/24/14 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted By: cos
Dang, makes me want some NV and suppressor, where you hunting, might have to invite you over for a hunt on my place sometimes if your close enough.



I tried to PM you cos but your mail box is full.


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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4931849 01/24/14 08:41 PM
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Re: 21 Hogs in two hours. [Re: Texaslawman] #4959897 02/07/14 03:23 PM
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it wont take em long to learn,they are pretty smart.

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