Was out last night and it was pitch black,keep having to raise rifle to look though night vision, got a bit much,what do u all use.a monocle / binoculars or head mounted binoculars ,need to buy some cheers
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Chorleyboy
Super member
Hiya mate,
I use a Hikmicro LE10 thermal monocular for my spotting, think the rrp's £399
Rick
I use a Hikmicro LE10 thermal monocular for my spotting, think the rrp's £399
Rick
Brooksy
Super member
As above. They're very good. Also usefull for finding heating pipes when you're drilling walls and floors. 
say wot
Proactive member
i use a hikmicicro gryphon. not cheap ,but they are brilliant
SHW
Super member
I use a pulsar Helion 2 xp50…
Excellent price of kit
Excellent price of kit
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Nobodys Hero
Member Extraordinaire
Either a N/V or thermal monocular, spotting with your rifle is not the best idea IMO.
@dunnytheo See the DNT H325R hound spotter thread.
And stud wall framing !As above. They're very good. Also usefull for finding heating pipes when you're drilling walls and floors.
Iv got a pard sphinx absolutely great can sit for hours watching a screen, monitoring a big area for any activity and no eye burn, never miss a thing because its there in front of you as opposed to a monocular you have to keep to your eye and could miss something if your not looking through it 
and once spotted something just grab the zulus
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and once spotted something just grab the zulus
Sphinx 384/640 Multi-Purpose Thermal Imaging Handheld Camera
The PARD Sphinx 384-35 and 640-35 feature 1200-yard laser rangefinders, ballistic calculators, and rugged IP67 housings. Use as a handheld or rifle-mounted thermal optic for unmatched versatility.
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Agreed Glyn…potentially dangerous.
Iv got a pard sphinx absolutely great can sit for hours watching a screen, monitoring a big area for any activity and no eye burn, never miss a thing because its there in front of you as opposed to a monocular you have to keep to your eye and could miss something if your not looking through it
Sphinx 384/640 Multi-Purpose Thermal Imaging Handheld Camera
The PARD Sphinx 384-35 and 640-35 feature 1200-yard laser rangefinders, ballistic calculators, and rugged IP67 housings. Use as a handheld or rifle-mounted thermal optic for unmatched versatility.
Good point, the pulsars can bluetooth to an ipad if needed.
Ratman72
Super member
Hello, The main issue is budget, But a lot of people go for a Thermal spotter , And as with most things the more money paid the better the spotter, Saying this you can buy an old type night vision monocular for £75
Wing Commander
Member Extraordinaire
Yup, constantly looking through a night scope can be a pain in the eyes... 
I use one of these for scanning the area at night.
They are cheap-and-cheerful but they are surprisingly good. My one cost under twenty quid.
In total darkness, they can "illuminate" out to half a mile away, and the battery life is excellent.
The screen size is quite small but it isn't really a problem. The image quality is excellent and it is also possible to zoom in and out.
The brightness of the screen is adjustable to keep it from dazzling our eyes.
I use one of these for scanning the area at night.
They are cheap-and-cheerful but they are surprisingly good. My one cost under twenty quid.
In total darkness, they can "illuminate" out to half a mile away, and the battery life is excellent.
The screen size is quite small but it isn't really a problem. The image quality is excellent and it is also possible to zoom in and out.
The brightness of the screen is adjustable to keep it from dazzling our eyes.
Old Ironsights
Busy member
I just use my drill for that... every time. Darn....As above. They're very good. Also usefull for finding heating pipes when you're drilling walls and floors.
A few months ago I bought a Thermtec cyclone thermal monocular. As others have said a thermal monocular is a game changer. It's well worth looking into. (Pun intended.)
Ratman72
Super member
Hello, Goes to show you do not need spend £100s possible £1000s on the latest thermal, I bought a Megaorei M 5 scope and made into a night spotter with a handle, The only advantage on thermal is you can see animals in grass, hedges, trees, by the heat sourceYup, constantly looking through a night scope can be a pain in the eyes...
I use one of these for scanning the area at night.
They are cheap-and-cheerful but they are surprisingly good. My one cost under twenty quid.
In total darkness, they can "illuminate" out to half a mile away, and the battery life is excellent.
The screen size is quite small but it isn't really a problem. The image quality is excellent and it is also possible to zoom in and out.
The brightness of the screen is adjustable to keep it from dazzling our eyes.
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Ratman72
Super member
Hello, Let us know how goes ?