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Photon XP. Multiple questions
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10/17/16 05:28 PM
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I had no idea they were so reasonably priced.
Before I rush out and get me one for 500 dollars, I few a few logistical questions.
I have a PSA 6.8 which I have named my official all around rifle, hog and deer, it has Nikon on it.
Questions:
Should I get another complete PSA upper in 223 for the Photon?
Should I just switch scopes twice a year, because deer season is only a couple of months a year.
Any other suggestions appreciated.
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Re: Photon XP. Multiple questions
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10/17/16 09:31 PM
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Night Hunting TV
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I use my 6.8 with the photon. I also have a 223 that can be used if needed.
I think the answer is what do you want to spend your money on. $500 for the scope plus another upper. or just the $500.
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Re: Photon XP. Multiple questions
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10/18/16 01:45 AM
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r_u_sharp_2
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I am planning on buying one for either my 300bo or my 6.8. Plan to use a good QD mount to switch scopes and not have to remount either when I want to change.
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Re: Photon XP. Multiple questions
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10/18/16 01:50 AM
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DocHorton
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Personally I'd buy another upper, and not in .223. I'd either get another 6.8 or 300 BO so you can night hunt and have a better chance of putting down hogs.
I liked my Photon XT quite a bit.....but I moved on to thermal.
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Re: Photon XP. Multiple questions
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10/18/16 01:52 AM
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watchale
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Which thermal?
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Re: Photon XP. Multiple questions
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10/18/16 02:04 AM
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DocHorton
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Which thermal? IR Hunter Mark 2 and a Pulsar Apex XD50S.
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Re: Photon XP. Multiple questions
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10/18/16 02:19 AM
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Doc that's a pretty good idea, just another 6.8, I can use same BCG and CH
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Re: Photon XP. Multiple questions
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10/19/16 05:19 PM
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DocHorton
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Doc that's a pretty good idea, just another 6.8, I can use same BCG and CH True. I have two 300 BO uppers....one with the thermal and one with a day scope. When I go to my deer stand I carry the extra upper in my backpack. I usually have the thermal mounted walking in, and once it gets daylight I just pop the upper off and put on the one with my day scope. I do the opposite in the evening if I stay after dark and try to get a hog sneaking in. And just switching the BCG and CH is super easy and saves some money. I'll be getting a 6.8 upper soon.
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