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Re: pard nv007 for chrissy

Post by Stix » 16 Jan 2020, 1:46 pm

No worries...
eouldnt call it being smart...but i dont hear that too often so ill tske it... :lol:
A backround in the proffedional photographic arena did that to me...id rather not see some stuff that i do--then id be happy with all my cheap scopes... :lol:

By the way Im not picking...
As i said its not likely to make a diff at night...

I wonder if its got something to do with the infrared stuff...

Given its a night vision type unit i guess they can save money in not spending big on lenses for colour rendition...

My Zeiss conquest HD5 is real bad for it...
Very disapointing for a $1500 scope...
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Post by marksman » 16 Jan 2020, 3:03 pm

no worries Stix l'm glad for you or anyone to jump in with any info that may help :drinks:

so l've added enough to the rear so l can just have my shoulder in a comfortable position, l may be able to upgrade what l've done but l am happy that this does work for me from prone at 12x ranged @ 100m, that is the standard l have set for myself
it has to be remembered that this is not a recommended scope, l'm happy so far but l am still learning :thumbsup:
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Re: pard nv007 for chrissy

Post by marksman » 16 Jan 2020, 8:38 pm

and here is the night time pic, not pitch black but dark enough

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now l need to take it out and see what its like on rabbits at 100 max but l'm pretty sure even with this scope it will be fine

one thing l did figure out was that after you have set the ocular and the reticle adjustment to that scope from the pard you only need to adjust the objective for clarity when putting it back on :drinks:
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Post by bigpete » 17 Jan 2020, 2:21 pm

It'll be fine. I've knocked a few out to that far
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Post by Tilb004 » 17 Jan 2020, 2:45 pm

Hi marksman

I'm new to forum and have read some good posts on here .
Just to let you know I have a pard 007 and love it .
I have a armasight vampire as well and it's not a patch on the pard .
$ 1300 compared to $ 700.
They talk about not putting the pard on a expensive scope but I have one on a nightforce shv ffp 4-14 x 50 and it works great .
Can see foxes out at 300 + meters but wouldn't be confident to take the shot .
I have a armasight ir light which I got with the vampire and put a doubler on it to get more distance .
Have a 22 lr with a nikon 2-9 x 40 and it works ok but it doesn't have side focus which is essential or ao.
Have fun with the pard

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Post by ratpaker » 17 Jan 2020, 10:31 pm

Glad youre enjoying the pard 007, they are a great unit for the money.
Im Neil by the way, the "other" half of spectra tactical.
Paul and I both use these units regularly, we aren't just sales men for pard, we use and believe in the quality of the pard products.
Lots of foxes have fallen to my pard 007 equipped 17hmr, and now with a pard 008lrf on a savage 17 hornet, the count is only going to get higher!
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Post by JimTom » 18 Jan 2020, 5:37 am

Mate I am not being critical, however do you find that setup with the Pard007 a little cumbersome?
I can definitely see the benefit of being able to put it on several other rifles though, which is as you suggested, the main reason you went for the 007 over the 008.
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Post by bigpete » 18 Jan 2020, 8:24 am

The pard nv007 weighs nothing and fits in your top pocket...they're hardly cumbersome
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Post by JimTom » 18 Jan 2020, 9:40 am

bigpete wrote:The pard nv007 weighs nothing and fits in your top pocket...they're hardly cumbersome


Have a look at the photo of it when fitted to the scope. Makes the setup look like it’s quite long mate. Was just asking the question, not being critical.
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Post by marksman » 18 Jan 2020, 10:11 am

it does look cumbersome JimTom but its really not, it would be better if l could put the scope higher and move it forward

what l have done on the 17 ackley is very easy to transfer to another rifle
it would be the bee's knees on a 22 but it will also go on bigger than the 17

where l reckon it is going to really shine against the 008 is that l can remove it and use it as a monocular till ready to use mate
it really is seconds to put back on and easy as, l am expecting to see bigger rabbits in the field ;)

l've just got to get out and use it but l'm to busy at the moment. maybe next week :drinks:
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Post by JimTom » 18 Jan 2020, 10:44 am

Never even thought of removing and using as a monocular. To be honest mate I was a bit perplexed as to why someone would go with the 007 instead of the 008, the later being an all in one integral unit.
I can definitely now see the benefits of the 007 given it’s versatility. Nice one mate. I see your wisdom has far exceeded mine in this case. :drinks: :drinks: :drinks:
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Re: pard nv007 for chrissy

Post by marksman » 18 Jan 2020, 11:40 am

Tilb004 wrote:Hi marksman

I'm new to forum and have read some good posts on here .
Just to let you know I have a pard 007 and love it .
I have a armasight vampire as well and it's not a patch on the pard .
$ 1300 compared to $ 700.
They talk about not putting the pard on a expensive scope but I have one on a nightforce shv ffp 4-14 x 50 and it works great .
Can see foxes out at 300 + meters but wouldn't be confident to take the shot .
I have a armasight ir light which I got with the vampire and put a doubler on it to get more distance .
Have a 22 lr with a nikon 2-9 x 40 and it works ok but it doesn't have side focus which is essential or ao.
Have fun with the pard

Cheers
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hey Tilbs
l have read a review that actually says to use a bigger ir torch for better clarity with the more expensive scopes
these pards have a big following and since buying the nv007 l can see why
very happy :drinks:
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Re: pard nv007 for chrissy

Post by bigpete » 18 Jan 2020, 12:23 pm

Any nv scope has to sit back a long way so you can put your eye on the cup anyway....
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Post by marksman » 18 Jan 2020, 3:04 pm

bigpete wrote:Any nv scope has to sit back a long way so you can put your eye on the cup anyway....


true that, good point :thumbsup:
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Post by Member-Deleted » 03 Mar 2020, 5:33 pm

*BUMP*

Marksman, now that it's been a couple of months, is the Pard still living up to your initial impressions? Have you taken any more photos with it at night we could see?
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Re: pard nv007 for chrissy

Post by Bruiser64 » 05 Mar 2020, 6:15 pm

I’ll second the request for an update. It’s all a bit late for me though. I bought one the other day and I should get it next week.
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Post by TassieTiger » 05 Mar 2020, 8:23 pm

Watching with interest here as well...
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Post by marksman » 06 Mar 2020, 8:13 am

sorry guys l have been off culling deer and havent had the time to put in to the pard
this time of year is a bit busy and l am also trying to get out onto the tuna off the coast at the moment
l will try and get something in the next week
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Post by Bruiser64 » 06 Mar 2020, 5:33 pm

marksman wrote:sorry guys l have been off culling deer and havent had the time to put in to the pard
this time of year is a bit busy and l am also trying to get out onto the tuna off the coast at the moment
l will try and get something in the next week


I feel for you mate. You must be hating life and what it has turned you into at the moment. Tuna fishing. deer “culling”. It’s just too awful to contemplate.
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Post by Bruiser64 » 04 Apr 2020, 12:23 am

Well, I have now received my Pard NV007. It seems very good looking out onto the street from my house. Given current events, I have no idea when I will be able to use it in the field.
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Post by marksman » 04 Apr 2020, 10:39 am

l have just bought an optisan scope for mine for a better sight picture and easier use
next l will be getting a stronger ir torch for longer distances

this guy is on top of it and he is well and truly worth a look at, lots of good advice Bruiser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBU5tz2 ... 7i4T-ntfyE

l have used mine and shot a few rabbits with one of my 17's but it was way to hard to adjust the parallax at the objective with the leupold scope l was using
IMO it is very important to have the side focus parallel adjustment like everyone has said

you will be very happy with it Bruiser
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Post by Bruiser64 » 05 Apr 2020, 12:02 pm

marksman wrote:l have just bought an optisan scope for mine for a better sight picture and easier use
next l will be getting a stronger ir torch for longer distances

this guy is on top of it and he is well and truly worth a look at, lots of good advice Bruiser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBU5tz2 ... 7i4T-ntfyE

l have used mine and shot a few rabbits with one of my 17's but it was way to hard to adjust the parallax at the objective with the leupold scope l was using
IMO it is very important to have the side focus parallel adjustment like everyone has said

you will be very happy with it Bruiser


Thanks for that link. That’s a very informative video. I have a Hawke scope on my 204. I suspect I will have the same issues adjusting the parallax with it, as it too has the adjustments on the objective. I cant afford a new scope at present, so i will have to cobble together an interim solution. My plan is to use it on the 204 and either my HMR or 22 magnum. So that is two new scopes at some point.
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Post by marksman » 05 Apr 2020, 12:23 pm

where the problem with an adjustable AO is that you cover the IR light while adjusting so you lose sight picture, you could get used to it

l have seen the prices of the scope l bought for $600 go up by $100 at one shop probably because of the dollar but the scope was in stock so it looks like it was just because, l went to another shop and paid $100 less at $600
l'm saving now for a bigger IR torch and another smaller scope for 22 rimfire only, shouldn't take to long not buying petrol ect...
the hawkes are apparently very good with the nv007 :drinks:
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Post by Blr243 » 05 Apr 2020, 2:20 pm

Last time I bought a nv scope my dealer tried to explain the different ratings on the illuminator scope And by that I mean 850 nm or 940 nm or whatever the hell I can’t remember the exact numbers. I just had a stab in the dark. It was pretty complex, and I may have understood some of it. If I remember correctly it was as if increasing or decreasing the nm helped one aspect but was bad for some other reason. And in regards to animals detecting the extra illumination I can’t remember weather or not one type of torch was closer to an animals range of visible spectrum. So I encourage people considering extra powerful illuminating torches to study it thoroughly first
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Post by Bruiser64 » 05 Apr 2020, 6:12 pm

marksman wrote:where the problem with an adjustable AO is that you cover the IR light while adjusting so you lose sight picture, you could get used to it

l have seen the prices of the scope l bought for $600 go up by $100 at one shop probably because of the dollar but the scope was in stock so it looks like it was just because, l went to another shop and paid $100 less at $600
l'm saving now for a bigger IR torch and another smaller scope for 22 rimfire only, shouldn't take to long not buying petrol ect...
the hawkes are apparently very good with the nv007 :drinks:


I have just ordered some of these:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Breakaway-N ... XQuu9RmroN

hopefully they will fit on my Hawkes objective so it is easier to adjust it with the pard in place. I use them on the magnification adjustment ring on my scopes and they work well in that role. A cheap stopgap until I decide if I want to change the scope.
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Post by ratpaker » 05 Apr 2020, 8:58 pm

Breakaway casters work well by all accounts.
Mount them on the side.
Ir light is more easily seen by animals in the lower frequency.
850 is a happy medium but if the animals look straight at the torch they can see a faint red glow.
940 is more stealthy but as a rule you will lose 1/3 to 1/2 of your range.
I use 850nm and have very good results.
At spectra tactical we sell both pills for the t67mk2 torch and find most people just use the 850nm.
Will have pards back in stock hopefully soon...
Damm this corona virus!
Just started to get thermal gear in too!
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Post by Bruiser64 » 06 Apr 2020, 9:13 am

ratpaker wrote:Breakaway casters work well by all accounts.
Mount them on the side.
Ir light is more easily seen by animals in the lower frequency.
850 is a happy medium but if the animals look straight at the torch they can see a faint red glow.
940 is more stealthy but as a rule you will lose 1/3 to 1/2 of your range.
I use 850nm and have very good results.
At spectra tactical we sell both pills for the t67mk2 torch and find most people just use the 850nm.
Will have pards back in stock hopefully soon...
Damm this corona virus!
Just started to get thermal gear in too!


I am particularly pleased I ordered the last of your NV007’s. How much will the thermal gear be when you eventually get it? Thanks heaps too for the high quality of your customer service. It’s excellent being able to talk to a fellow shooter about how the product works in practise.

Do you have any experience with how Bushnell scopes work with the NV007? I know the Optisan brand is recommended. I am curious if a cheaper Bushnell would work for my 22 magnum.
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Post by marksman » 06 Apr 2020, 10:12 am

Bruiser64 wrote:I am particularly pleased I ordered the last of your NV007’s. How much will the thermal gear be when you eventually get it? Thanks heaps too for the high quality of your customer service. It’s excellent being able to talk to a fellow shooter about how the product works in practise.


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Post by TassieTiger » 06 Apr 2020, 6:42 pm

Who has the cheapest 700’s at present ?

I’ve watched a couple videos and undertaken a lot of reading...
At first I thought the LRF would be great but then as pointed out, the range finder is next to useless really - because the red light won’t be shining passed 250 or so and you can easily estimate that. The extra batteries were also a worry.

So then I started thinking well the 800, but wat Jing Ozzie review one made me think a full house digital scope may be a bit too techy and potentially prone to failure - not to mention poi issues may creep in from recoil etc. The zoom feature on the 800 is fully digital and not optical so as another vid said - if you were doing a night time only set up, then maybe...

So, I’m fully on board with a 700 - I can use it as a mono and part time without too much messing around and I can see those commie bastards creeping under me fence at night :sarcasm:

Given I don’t know just yet what scope this will go on - would it make sense to purchase all 3 adapters?
Anything else to be wary of - or need ? I’ve read this thread 7 times, I’m a bit slow, so I’ve got the side focus thing and mounting arrangements.

A wee bit excited - maybe this is why my wife goes shopping all the time, for the short term endorphin hit lol.
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Post by marksman » 06 Apr 2020, 8:10 pm

what makes it more exciting is dont tell the wife and when she finally sees it tell her you told her about it ages ago :drinks:
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