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Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: dfwroadkill] #6422231 08/24/16 03:29 PM
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How big of a thermal target are you using?


He says he is using a handwarmer.


Yep, and handwarmers come in various sizes.


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Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: Double Naught Spy] #6422260 08/24/16 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted By: Double Naught Spy
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How big of a thermal target are you using?


He says he is using a handwarmer.


Yep, and handwarmers come in various sizes.


Yes, they do. But he didn't say footwarmer or whatever. I have found that when they are "handwarmers", they are very similar in size. LOL...

Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: CharlieCTx] #6422757 08/24/16 08:42 PM
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Sighted in 4 thermals today using handwarmers on white paper. No issues. One is an ATN.

Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: dfwroadkill] #6423014 08/24/16 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted By: dfwroadkill
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How big of a thermal target are you using?


He says he is using a handwarmer.


Yep, and handwarmers come in various sizes.


Yes, they do. But he didn't say footwarmer or whatever. I have found that when they are "handwarmers", they are very similar in size. LOL...


The larger handwarmers are roughly 3 times the size of probably what you are thinking about, hence why I asked about the size.

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Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: CharlieCTx] #6423528 08/25/16 05:02 AM
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I'm shooting an M&P AR-10. Have a Larue equipped glass scope that shoots half dollar size groupings at 100 yds on the same rifle. 150 grain rounds.

I made some good progress on Tuesday, but had to rush around given I didn't have a whole lot of time. I'm going to my lease Saturday and will get there early enough so I can relax, take my time and come up with a target array (foil, foot warmer size pads and tape to create a target design to help with definition). Will also take some video for you to see.

I really do understand entry level is entry level, knew that when I bought it. I'm just trying to figure out what the limits will be. I'm adding a garage addition on to the house, vehicle to buy for my soon to be 16 yr old, custom interior for car project, etc. Never ending list we all have. $5k scope just can't make the list for a while.

Get your popcorn ready for Sunday night.

Thanks for the help.

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Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: CharlieCTx] #6423621 08/25/16 12:19 PM
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I've had no problems using foil on a white background. Normally the foil will me cooler on a warm day. I start at 50 and verify at 200. I recommend a 2moa piece of foil to make viewing easier.

Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: CharlieCTx] #6423677 08/25/16 12:51 PM
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Best of luck Charlie! up

We all have priorities in life. I didn't get my better hunring gear unril later.

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Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: CharlieCTx] #6423680 08/25/16 12:53 PM
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You can also go in the other direction and put a cube of ice in whatever size plastic bag you want the target to be. The cube will cool everything inside the bag and holds up a good while. I did manage to hit the ice cube twice in a row with my Apex XD50A at 100 yds. Fun to watch the splatter on the backer.

Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: CharlieCTx] #6423742 08/25/16 01:43 PM
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Ice is another good one. Doesn't have to be hot to see it. Extra cold shows up good too. You'll get there. It's takes some getting used to compared to a regular scope.


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Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: CharlieCTx] #6437928 09/04/16 04:46 PM
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Hey Charlie, did you ever get your Thermal sighted in? How did it go? aim

Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: CharlieCTx] #6438491 09/05/16 01:47 AM
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I did... Decided 50 yds was going to be my mark. Went to the stand, but no participants that night. frown

I'll be back out in a week or two.

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Re: Sighting in my Thor Thermal [Re: CharlieCTx] #6451221 09/14/16 02:27 AM
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In hot weather I use a small piece of sponge or foam on the Bull and saturate it with the butane (or whatever it is) in "Canned air" like you use for cleaning a computer.


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