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Re: pard nv007 for chrissy

Post by marksman » 01 May 2020, 11:11 am

a scope l would recommend so far for the nv007 is the bushnell ar, 4.5x18
l've put it on a 22 rimfire for around 50y, yea the reticle is pretty fat but it will do for the 22
l did not have to use anything on the end of the stock with this scope to get the right eye relief

@30y, 9 power
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@80-90y, 9 power
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@30y night in bad rain, 9 power
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Post by Tilb004 » 01 May 2020, 9:02 pm

Hi all pard007 owners.

Thought id just share an experience recently.

I missed two foxes last week and to my surprise didnt even clip them .

one was at 90 m and the other was at about 170m .

The last straw was when i missed a roo that i was ask to shoot by a farmer to thin numbers out .

Went to the range and shot a few shots with out the clip on at 50 m ,straight on the bulls.

put the clip on on and shot 4 inches to the left, couldn't believe it .

No wonder i was missing every thing .

the insulating tape moved a bit and the adaptor must have moved to .

so heads up to who ever has a pard007 just keep an eye on it and maybe retape every so often .

i would like to get a plastic sleave and do away with the tape but it hard to find some thing thats in between 43.6mm to 45 mm.

any suggestions .

cheers tilb
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Post by Blr243 » 01 May 2020, 9:14 pm

Imagine finding a piece of aluminium pipe or pvc pipe where the internal and external dimensions are similar to what u seek. Then cut out a small section of that pipe so that it’s no longer a full circle. It’s now a c rather than an o. So that little open space effectively offers some fine adjustment ..Or 95 per cent of a circle rather than a full circle. If I was not so busy with work I could duck downstairs and turn something up on the lathe Alum is easy to work with. That’s all I can come up with at the moment
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Post by TassieTiger » 01 May 2020, 10:47 pm

Not sure how it matters Re the pard attachment Ring being loose...the scope and cross hairs haven’t moved, just the night vision aspect - which doesn’t impede point of Impact, scope mount, cross hairs, etc.
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Re: pard nv007 for chrissy

Post by Tilb004 » 02 May 2020, 4:08 pm

Blr
I'm on the lookout for such bit of pipe.
If I had machining skills I would attempt it.
Tassie
I thought the same thing about it wouldn't make a difference as long as you could see the crosshairs.
But why is there a retical position alinement in the menu ?
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Re: pard nv007 for chrissy

Post by marksman » 02 May 2020, 4:18 pm

Tilb004
what l used was a slice of plastic ring from the @rse of a calking gun tube
still use a layer of tape but it is a nice snug fit

and try centering the reticle in the pard menu, not sure if that will make a difference to it not being on target
it may need a factory reset :unknown:

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Post by TassieTiger » 02 May 2020, 4:52 pm

I think? The centre of recital alignment is kind cv of like a parr’s lax adjuster - to centre your eye, pard, scope cross hairs so you get a basic alignment ? Rat pack might chime in.
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Post by Blr243 » 02 May 2020, 5:50 pm

Marksmans pic of slotted circle is exactly what I was suggesting
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Post by Tilb004 » 02 May 2020, 5:59 pm

Will try that marksman and see how the next fox in the crosshairs go . Cheers mate
Cheers tassie
Cheers blr.
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Post by Stix » 03 May 2020, 1:54 am

Careful what you use that silicone on marksman...from memory its not neutral cure...
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Post by marksman » 03 May 2020, 5:26 pm

cheers Stix, mate l had to look that up :thumbsup: :drinks:
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Re: pard nv007 for chrissy

Post by TassieTiger » 06 May 2020, 6:18 am

marksman wrote:a scope l would recommend so far for the nv007 is the bushnell ar, 4.5x18
l've put it on a 22 rimfire for around 50y, yea the reticle is pretty fat but it will do for the 22
l did not have to use anything on the end of the stock with this scope to get the right eye relief

@30y, 9 power
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@80-90y, 9 power
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@30y night in bad rain, 9 power
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Mm have you found a Low powered scope that clamps in without any 3rd device like tape, pvc semi, etc? Going to try a few vortex units today.

I had a 223 Bdc bushbell AR - but I had to sell it. Drove me mad - but that was on centre’s not rims.
Also - is it my eyes? or after 5-10 mins, when you look away from using the Pard, I’m Fuggen blind for a few minutes...like dazzled. I know the pard brightens up night so pupils open but hell...wasn’t expecting the amount of dazzle. I think it’s worse because it’s monocular and one eye is functional and one is going wtf lol.
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Post by bigpete » 06 May 2020, 10:33 am

Finally found a decent scooe to run mine on, a bushnell ar22 2-7×36. Hopefully pick it up soon. More than enough magnification especially considering my pard nv007 is a 16mm lense and therefore is already running 1.5x magnification BEFORE attaching to the scope
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Post by TassieTiger » 06 May 2020, 10:37 am

Cheers BP. That’s what I’m after.
I agree with zoom - don’t need much and mine will prob stay on .22 a while. Cheers.
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Post by marksman » 06 May 2020, 12:50 pm

the optisan and vortex fit with the 45mm connecter and one slice of tape Tassie
the 42mm connecter will fit the bushnell ar
pete is right you dont need the extra power range especially when using the pard
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Post by Bruiser64 » 24 May 2020, 5:27 pm

I took my Pard 007 out for a gallop last night. I managed to nab a couple of foxes using it. I am very happy with it. I accept its limitations over the 008. My mate who I went out with said its weird watching the Pard being used because it was a jet black night and he clearly couldnt see a damn thing. My scope has a front parallax adjustment so is a bit fiddly to use with the Pard. The only bummer was I had my Icotec caller going and could clearly see a fox coming into it. the bummer being I forgot to put a round up the spout. By the time I sorted that the fox legged it realising something just wasnt right about the situation. Not the Pards fault that one.
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Post by marksman » 29 May 2020, 2:56 am

l just finished up for the night and thought l'd better put up a pic of the bushnell ar in action

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and then

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this is at 80 paces set on 4.5 power

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this one is at 45 paces set on 4.5 power not as clear but l did not adjust for it so the same setting as the 80 paces shot
l have not had this much fun for years, l would recommend the bushnell ar scopes for the pard anyday
l ended up with more than l could carry and shot around 60 shots for the night, a few misses as shooting mainly off the shoulder and using a 22 rimfire but l would spend the money on the pard and bushnell combo again :drinks:
this has the 42 mm connector and is a good snug fit :thumbsup:
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Post by marksman » 29 May 2020, 1:25 pm

l'd like to add that l was walking around spotting the rabbits at distance with an olight using the green filter then walking up to them doing a Blr with a red head lamp and when l thought l could shoot them turn off the head lamp and use the pard, l would have done a lot better shooting with shooting sticks
l got around 3 hours of battery life but the battery was down when l called it a day, the sleep mode is brilliant
once you set the pard the only adjustment is the focus/parallax on the scope, l did not adjust it as it was very clear for me, clearer than the photos are showing
l shot 4 at one time when these rabbits just sat wondering where the noise was coming from, its sort of like cheating
some rabbits just moved away no more than 20 meters, anyway it was a lot of fun and although the bushnell has an awfully thick reticle for the 22 on rabbits it worked, very happy with the setup :drinks:

what scopes has worked for some of you other guys :unknown:

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Post by Cooper » 29 May 2020, 2:10 pm

marksman wrote:the optisan and vortex fit with the 45mm connecter and one slice of tape Tassie
the 42mm connecter will fit the bushnell ar
pete is right you dont need the extra power range especially when using the pard


Hi Markman. I actually measured my Bushnell AR’s before I found this thread. I had no idea if they would be a suitable scope until I saw that you said they were pretty good! Thanks

But I measured the back of the scope to be 44mm the actual focus ring is probably 45mm. Did you order the 42 mm connector separately?
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Post by marksman » 29 May 2020, 6:06 pm

yes l ordered the connector separately, l asked for the 45mm connector when l purchased the pard
my bushnell ar is 42.2mm with one layer of tape :unknown:

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Post by Cooper » 29 May 2020, 11:05 pm

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Yeah ok thanks. The new AR scopes are 42 mm
The old 44mm. I have 5 of the old style.

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Post by marksman » 30 May 2020, 11:34 am

no worries
l would not be able to use the bolt with your scope and the 45mm adapter fitted, maybe with very high rings
in fact l had to turn the adapter/connector around to the left side on my brno model 2 so l could use the bolt
but it works :drinks:
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Post by marksman » 10 Jun 2020, 2:12 pm

went out for an hour or so last night, bloody freezing
l'm really enjoying getting out with the rimfire :thumbsup:

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Post by TassieTiger » 12 Jun 2020, 10:26 pm

Just got my pard back from a friend - fitted it to a vortex diamondback 4-12 tonight and it fitted perfectly. No tape necessary. BUT then I took it outside and...crap - I don’t recall the clarity being so poor...the optics were reflecting very badly. Then I remembered what manufacturer said about multi coated lenses.

So, pulled it and quickly fitted it to a bushnell banner 3-9 and yes, needed some packing, but wow - clarity was absolutely brilliant and I quickly spotted a few bunnies. I’m going to now set this bushnell up full time and sort myself a dedicated night vision .22 rifle with infra torch mounted under stock.
One question though - how are ppl using quick focus once the pard is fitted ?
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Post by marksman » 13 Jun 2020, 2:17 pm

l'm glad you have found another type of scope that suits the pard for us Tassie :drinks:

how l am using the quick focus for the 22 is by putting the rifle over bags on the bonnet with a target set at the distance l want, around 35-50 yards, that seems to be about right for me from around 20 to 75 yards with the bushnell ar, you will see the difference at either end, it actually makes ranging the shot easier
the first time l had the pard out l had it set for a longer distance and had a fuzzy image at closer ranges

l have followed this blokes advice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLAS1AsZRGE

l will be in the future buying an external IR setup from ratpaker for use on my 22-250 or 22 dasher for longer distance shots
although l'm having a ball with the pard on the model 2 at the moment :thumbsup:

you can see in this photo its about at the limit because of the fuzzy grass ect around the rabbit

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Post by TassieTiger » 14 Jun 2020, 2:01 pm

Actually MM - took out pard last night and the internal focus under the belly - although hard to operate when close to the stock - really cleans up the vision from about 40-75 as long as you say, you fold in scope close.
Frustratingly - I had 3 batteries with me last night, they all showed full charge on screen and all 3 died inside 2 minutes...pretty much ruined the hunt.
Have you or anyone else found a quality, flat positive replacement with crap loads of Millamps?
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Post by ratpaker » 14 Jun 2020, 8:18 pm

TassieTiger wrote:Frustratingly - I had 3 batteries with me last night, they all showed full charge on screen and all 3 died inside 2 minutes...pretty much ruined the hunt.
Have you or anyone else found a quality, flat positive replacement with crap loads of Millamps?

Give me a call on 0420363045 as spectra tactical sell the Panasonic 18650 batteries for $10.50 each.
Genuine Panasonic flat tops at 3400 mah.
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Post by TassieTiger » 30 Jun 2020, 3:50 pm

Where does the pard sit in regards to night shooting / spotlighting rules and laws ?
You aren’t really spotlighting...
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Post by Blr243 » 30 Jun 2020, 4:19 pm

Maybe one day in areas where spotlighting is illegal laws may b introduced to stop night gear but until then I do my thing I mainly target pigs dogs foxes and cats so the govt is likely to encourage me to continue I think
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Post by Lebner » 30 Jun 2020, 6:44 pm

I am pretty curious about the rules too after hearing a few too many stories of blokes using small centre fires on deer in state forests for comercial venison recovery.
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