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franklinsnapper

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    Eradicating Vulpes Vulpes when and where I can with the .204 under the spotlight or calling them in during the day with a FoxPro digital caller.
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    .22 CZ with Redfield 4-12 x 40
    .17HMR Ruger 77/17 Stainless/Laminate Varmint with Leupold VX3L 4.5-14 x 50
    .204 Ruger M77 Hawkeye Predator in a Mountain Camo Laminate Stock with Leupold VX3L 6.5-20 x 56
    .308W Ruger M77 in a pepper laminate stock with a Leupold VX3L 4.5-14 x 50
    Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon 12g U/O

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  1. I've ran quite quite few different brands and models of the last few years on the fox. Wolfeyes SeaLion Hunter- good torch, comes with two heads, one aspheric lens that gives tight spot and one spot with spread. Solarforce M9- very bright long thrower with spot and spill. I still use it from time to time and is my back up rifle light. Olight M2X-UT Javelot- Awesome bright thrower with spot and spill beam pattern. Running two batteries with optional battery extension tube. Olight M3X Javelot- Very similar but slightly better performer than the M2X-UT. Has a separate brightness mode switch on the side of the head. Slightly different colour light to M2X, a little warmer or not as stark white is how I would describe it. Awesome performer as far as throw goes. I also have one of Fenring's Mark II Houndlights and it is run in tandem with the M2X using the green pill for closer or light shy foxes. Here's a photo of the .204 set with both lights. Top one is the HoundLight with red pill being used and the bottom light is the Olight M2X-UT.
  2. i just use a pair of these- https://www.liteshop.com.au/content/variable-scope-mount They have these, I've never used one though- https://www.liteshop.com.au/content/quick-release-gun-mount or these on eBay- http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/30mm-Scope-Barrel-Mount-1-25mm-Ring-Adapter-w-20mm-Weaver-Picatinny-Rail-New-/191764246423?hash=item2ca60a2f97:g:mgIAAOSwaB5XkZql http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/25-4mm-1-Ring-Offset-Flashlight-Torch-Gun-Laser-Scope-Mount-20mm-Picatinny-Rail-/252314255064?hash=item3abf19fed8:g:0eIAAOSwYlJW3~dh
  3. Yep, for sure. I have had WolfEyes batteries fail prematurely as well as other eBay specials. The best 18650 battery are the Panasonic 3400mAh jobs. Olight use these and sell them rebranded as Olight. Can't beat them.
  4. Well, Ted, there are lots of torches that do the job. I have a fair few in my collection and they are all good for different applications. The following is a list of what I have and what they are good for and capable of... WolfEyes Sniper 260 is a small and compact torch with spot and spill light that is great for walking around the rabbit patch attached to my .22 Brno. 100m is about as far as I would comfortably shoot something with it, though. https://wolfeyes.com.au/LED-torches-flashlights/sniper-led-torches/ WolfEyes SeaLion Hunter is a longer throw with a choice of two heads to attach. One is a tight focused bright spot through an aspheric lens for longer shots out to 150m, the other head has spot and spill that is a handy searching light with more spread. I used to run it on my .204 and thought it was pretty good. I then read about the Solarforce M9 as having longer throw and bought one. It is a great torch that has spot and spill through a deep reflector and it was my 'go to' torch for the .204 on foxes for a season. Very reasonably priced at around $78. http://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/products/solarforce-m9-xm-l2-u2-1000-lumens-550-meters-throw-flashlight After reading on www.candlepowerforums.com here- http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?392823-Olight-M2X-UT-Javelot-review-(1020lm-XM-L2-Dedomed-18650-2xCR123A-810m-throw!!!) about the Olight range of torches and being impressed by the figures quoted and videos on youtube I bought an Olight M2X-UT Javelot with a battery extender tube and was AMAZED at the throw and brightness of it. Very impressive. 810 metres of throw, bright beam with spot and spill. It has relegated the Solarforce M9 to the glove box as a 'walk around and look for the downed fox over the fence torch'. They make an M3X now and it is even better, not by much but it will throw a little further. 1000m claimed...... It is still the king of throwers in compact torches by some margin. I have a couple of others that were imported by a bloke on AHN (username=Foxfire) that he was selling to AHN members only. They are called Houndlights. They come with three diffent coloured emitters (red, white and green) that can be changed out in a minute or two. They feature a focusable beam, from tight spot to wide spread. I'v been mouting it above Olight M2X-UT on my .204 with the red emitter fitted for shy foxes. If I can't see them with the red for whatever reason I press the go button on the Olight and it lights them up hard. The Houndlight are Only available to AHN members exclusively and I'm pretty sure the latest shipment has now been sold out. Bottom line is, if you want super-bright long throw the Olight M2x or M3X can't be beaten in that compact rifle-mountable size. This is where I got mine with a battery extender tube and 4 x 3400mAh batteries. https://www.liteshop.com.au/content/olight-m2x-ut-javelot-compact-long-range-led-torch The M3X- https://www.liteshop.com.au/content/olight-m3xs-ut-javelot-ultra-throw-1km-range-led-torch Have fun looking. They are really good thing to have and will revolutionize they way you spotlight once you have one...... Thanks brinny. Happy to give guidance when I can.... The WolfEyes Seal are a great torch, my buddy Nathan has one and we have compared it side by side with the Olight M2X-UT Javelot and the Olight wins out. Not by much but it is slightly brighter and throws further with some surrounding spill light, whereas the Seal is a tight spot with minimal spill.
  5. I have the same issues when chasing the fox at night under the light. Changes in elevation, ie- cool in the gullies and on the lower flats then when I drive uphill the warmer air condenses on both ocular and objective lenses. Has cost me plenty of foxes over the years. I have tried lens caps, the Leupold Alumina flip up type, Butler Creek etc. Next thing will be leaving the Leupold neoprene scope cover on with holes cut front and back. Have to keep the scope slightly warmer than ambient air temp to stop fogging. Chemical wipes do phaark all.., if the the glass is colder than the air you get instant condensation. I now keep a lens pen in my pocket for streak free lens cleaning....
  6. Yes, Duncs, the Solarforce mob make great stuff at great prices. I was using an M9 as my rifle light and was quite happy with it. Shot lots of foxes with it mounted on my 204. After browsing through candlepower.com forum and reading other members opinions I got an OLight Javelot M2X-UT and it is a fair jump in brightness and throw over the M9. Running each torch side by side proved it conclusively. Olight illuminate well enough for me to be able to see the entire fox clearly (not just a dark shape with eyeshine) at 180-200m. The M9 is now relegated to a backup llight in case of failure.. I have quite a few torches in my arsenal now and they all have a purpose, from walking for bunnies with the 22 to 200m plus shots at the fox at night from the seat of the Polaris RZR or off the back of the ute. Wolfeyes Sniper 260- 22 rifle or 17HMR on the rabbits Wolfeyes SeaLion Hunter WolfEyes Dingo head light- great bit of kit Solarforce M3 Solarforce M9 Houndlight green LED bought off Fenring Houndlight red LED bought off Fenring, been using it when the pups come out in Jan-Feb and multiple foxes can be called in from one stand at night with the 22 or HMR Olight M2X-UT is the longest throw and brightest illuminator by quite a margin among this list. Read a review about the Javelot here- http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?392823-Olight-M2X-UT-Javelot-review-(1020lm-XM-L2-Dedomed-18650-2xCR123A-810m-throw!!!) Olight M2X-UT I have a Lightforce 170 scope mounted spottie as a back up as well, but much prefer the Olight. Hope this helps any interested members.
  7. Lots of options available. Quality LED torches mount on scopes are very popular and practical. Brand names include WolfEyes, Solarforce, Deerlight, and quite a few others. Lightforce do rifle mounted 12 volt halogen spotlights that come with scope mounting brackets. Whatever you mount up on your rifle you will still need a separate spotlight to search with as swing a rifle with the light mounted on it to spot with becomes tiresome very quickly. When spotlighting from my ute I use a scope mounted Lightforce 170 and spot with a handheld Lightforce 240. I've got separate power outlets mounted in the back of the ute for each light and the rifle sits in a rack until we are stationary and I'm ready to take a shot at a fox. http://www.lightforce.net.au/products/hand-held-spotlights/sl-handheldspotlights http://www.lightforce.net.au/products/huntsman/rmsmrmsgriflescopeandshotgunmountedspotlights For walking I use a Wolfeyes SeaLion Hunter LED torch mounted on the scope and a Solarforce M9 on a lanyard around my neck to spot with. http://wolfeyes.com.au/wolf-eyes-sea-lion-hunter-p-157.html http://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=LF&s=26&id=572
  8. Check out the Solarforce M9 and the WolfEyes SeaLion Hunter. Both great torches with the SF M9 being better value for money in a long thrower....http://wolfeyes.com.au/wolf-eyes-sea-lion-hunter-p-157.html http://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=LF&s=26&id=572 I use a pair of these for mounting on top of rifle scope- http://wolfeyes.com.au/wolf-eyes-m2-gunmount-p-130.html
  9. They are absolutely scmicko, Geoff. How much for one in Beefwood?
  10. I've been buying a fair bit of stuff from this mob in the States, mainly Carharrt work/outdoor clothing. They stock a range of boots including Danner. http://dungarees.net/danner_boots.php Got some Bogs boots from them that are fantastic, comfy, waterproof and camo!!
  11. I've got a couple of these (60 litre and a 120 litre) and they are great eskies. This seconds sale looks to have some bargains, but it is walk in only. If anyone is looking for some good iceboxes then go here- http://www.techniice.com/ice-boxes-seconds-sale?gclid=CLSi2bjPx7cCFcYipQodBFUAhQ They are cheap enough when they are full price and are tough as buggery being polyethylene outer skin. Love mine and they get plenty of use. I saw one up at Mount Panorama in Bathurst a couple of years ago that filled half the space on the back of a Lancruiser tray back. It was massive! The dude had it full of block ice and he told me it would keep ice for over a week. He was drinking at the time.... And no, I don't own the company, just spreading the word for good cheap gear......
  12. Welcome, Eliot. You'll find plenty of good info on here.
  13. Yep, they work well. Takes a bit to initially get the shoulder angle right but from there on it only takes a few swipes with the finer stones to get a very usable (read razor-like) edge back.
  14. Anytime, mate. Have fun and shoot heaps of the buggers.
  15. Top bits of kit, love mine. It's one of these- And it works great- Shot heaps with it, day and night. Plenty on youtube about them. Have a look at videos by user vicgarrett, he is a forum member and has posted some ripper videos calling them in with his FoxPro. Also do a search on this forum for FoxPro, plenty been written on here about them. Have read of these posts- http://www.aushunt.com.au/Forum/index.php?showtopic=22508&hl=&fromsearch=1 Best way to buy is direct from the factory so you can specify what sounds you want programmed on to it. Listen to the previews on their web site to pick what you want.
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