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Mind Blowing $1100 THERMAL Hunting Scope (Video Review) DNT Optics ThermNight

Anyone have the next series up in the DNT the 335? Looks to have better specs and is about 1 1/2 times more than the 225.
I just took delivery of the 335 model. I have not had a chance to put it through its paces yet, but so far I am impressed with its fit and finish. The user interface is a massive improvement over the x-sight 5 3-15 LRF unit I have been using for night pest work. It is very easy and quick to navigate. The thermal and digital night/day optics focus down to less than 5 yards, and the LRF will grab and compute a firing solution at this distance (5 yards). I have not input ballistic data for my pest rig yet, so I am not sure if the firing solution will even be capable of being displayed at this range. After zeroing, a very close firing solution might be outside of the digital sensors gaze given the large height over bore of the digital day/night side of the optic. The lcd display is very good in comparison to the x-sight 5. The focus dials are very smooth, however the thermal focus is a bit awkward to use, especially if the included sunshade is installed on the day/night objective. I don’t know who designed the new included objective cap for the thermal at DNT, but they need to go back to the drawing board. The best, if not only viable position it can be utilized in is to flip down and lay flat. This isn’t possible unless the optic is attached to one of its included bases in a very specific way. The only configuration I have found that would allow for this is to use the 20moa base and locate the optic in the front most 4 mounting holes. This configuration however will probably not work for most because the optic would more that likely be mounted to far forward on most rifle systems. I will probably replace it with something else, or design and 3d print one that accomplishes what I want it to. Overall I am happy with it and looking forward to doing some pesting with it soon.
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Snowpeak  Max 1 -- I'm drooling

Not sure there is any gun made in China I would drool over. I guess it could happen, probably not. Why does it not do what it is supposed to do out of the box?
It was supposed to be a dedicated slug gun with impressive amount of power.

Factory regulator setting ~190 bar it is mundane. 220 bar it is decent. Appears the ports are a bit small. Given the 6 month delay I'm guessing they adjusted the ports.

Nice features, plenum, 550cc air, big magazine (16 for .25), very accurate with pellets or slugs. Haven't played with the trigger, a little heavy from the factory but not bad.

Well put together, nothing loose or machined poorly.

Side Lever is smooth and fairly light pull.

Scope, air, ARCA, moderator and gun ~12lbs

M28x1 thread on end cap with no male threads external. Should have been a standard 1/2-20, no adapter needed.

Action is kinda crunchy sounding when fired with a ping.
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R10 SE .22 first hunt

Glad to see you're still hanging in there, and 5 in one hour? SALUTE!!!

Nice looking BSA as well - Those seem to get overlooked, maybe the lack of sidelever? I wish they made a lefty version.

You have inspired me to go out again tomorrow in the AM.

I've had COVID twice, it will certainly wring a person out like a dishrag.

STAY WELL!
Steve Ive had it twice now, 1st time was in Feb 2020 right after they started talking about it, girlfriend went to Gulf Shores with daughter and brought it back and gave it to me. I was super sick then also but this time its just hanging on, Doc told me this version is lasting a lot longer then the others. Good luck in the morning, I may go again in morning if I feel like it. Squirrels were moving like crazy this morning could see them everywhere I looked.

Other  Artemis CP400 modification

I modified my CP400 using an undetachable SS tank 12g and it can works on 190bar pressure. The velocity is around 500fps and it can shoots two magazines for over 300fps. All spring has been replaced with SS and are stronger to work on this pressure. With thirty pump's actions is ready for rock an roll. And i sell it. The gun is new one, i test it with one tin pellets

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Tuning my Alpha Wolf, help please..

My issue is, that in advanced mode I have been told to set BAR pressures to optimal, and also to a few above minimum and the adjust voltage and or dwell to get it right.🤔
There is a big difference from optimal to a few above minimum BAR setting. Shouldn't one be better than the other, or shouldn't one be the correct way. In my black and white mind, it's making no sense.
I have emailed Daystate and will post their reply, thanks for the replies.
I would suggest to experiment various settings of all variables.

Seeking 3-9(ish), w/turrets, hopefully parallax adj, for less than $200. Doable?

The cheapest I would recommend is the Hawke Vantage 3-9 with mil dot reticle and adjustable parallax (but no knob it is on the objective lens area). Amazon had the airmax for only $10 more. $140 and $150. I use the 2-7 Vantage on my Prod and I think it is a nice scope. Holds zero. Adjusts OK. I have not needed the warranty but Hawke's reputation for warranty coverage is good.

I like my Vector Veyron 6-24 SFP more, however. Krale is the only place I know you can get the SFP which I think is important so you can use 6X. Price is $185 but shipping adds over $30. Parallax and reticle illumination is on the side. Good glass for the money and nicely compact.

I only paid about $200 for my Athlon Talos 6-24, also SFP. It is not as small and light as the Veyron but the glass is a little better, I think. You'd need to catch a good sale too get it for $200. I haven't needed to use the warranty from Athlon either but their reputation is also great.

TEXtreme Bench-Rest Silhouette match reminder

Friends,

Per our normal TEXtreme competitions schedule, our next Bench-Rest Silhouette match at the Central Texas Rifle & Pistol Club (11 miles from Ranchito Robinson) is tomorrow/Saturday, October 5.

Please familiarize or re-familiarize yourself with the attached BRS rules. Also attached is a map of the area showing Waco, Lake Whitney, Ranchito Robinson, and the Central Texas Rifle & Pistol Club (11 miles from Ranchito Robinson).

The gate opens at noon for target set-up and practice. Shooters meeting is at 1 PM. You may shoot any or all of the three classes. Match fees are $15 for one score-card, $25 for two cards, or $30 for three cards.

See Y'all Soon,
Ron & Maggyy

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View attachment 2024 BRS Rules pdf.pdf

View attachment RR to CTRPC pdf.pdf

Hatsan  Bullmaster Modifications

Yes, Huben Power Dream Universal Regulator. Drop block allows a larger diameter bottle to be used. Up to *some* 2L bottles. I'm using a Tuxing 1.1L.

To use the Dream regulator requires cutting a section of the fore stock off. Just forward of the hand grip.

Reaming open muzzle choke?

You say accuracy is good.
Anything sudjested so far is a one way street. Once you cut the barrel, lap the barrel or any of that it's done forever. Have you thought about shimming the main spring or replacing it? If it doesn't work you can always go back to the way it was.
I drilled out the choke and recrowned it already. I'm past the point of no return. The only thing that improved was suprisenlly the accuracy. The gun that barrel is normally on is sprung about as much as you can without making it harsh and hard to cock. That gun should have been making 17 fpe or close to it. Sprung to the max it was under 16. That gun is now wearing a 20 caliber barrel and makes over 16 fpe. I'll probably leave it on there.

The "bad" barrel is now on my softened R1 for testing. I'll probably put the R1s normal 22 back on hang on to the "bad" barrel until I find someone who shoots short range and is more concerned with accuracy than power. I shoot 25 to 50 yards and sometimes random distances out to 100. At those distances anything under 700fps requires too much scope adjustment and or hold over. I try to keep everything between 700 and 900fps. I know being short 2 fpe does not sound like a lot but where it's short makes a big difference the way I use my rifles.

AEA  Aea megalodon

Its the firefeild 1.5 x 5 but I didn't really like it it only looks good on the gun. 😅
Oh OK. Lol. I went to Walmart and got a Simmons 5 moa red dot and it works perfect. Right now I have it sighted in at 50yds with the 310 Mr hollowpoint and it's dead accurate. I'm thinking about sighting to 70 but idk yet.

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Rapid Radio Users?

so if SHTF and you think cell phones will be ok and up and running ?

Cell phones were down for at least four days here (in Western NC) after hurricane Helene came through. Some carriers' towers were more robust than others and their service was restored sooner.

Power was off for a week, as was cable and internet service for most. Water is still off for many of us here.

I wouldn't rely on a radio that needs cell-phone towers to function. The GMRS and ham radio communities have made a big difference when it comes to getting info out and steering resources to where they've been needed.

Cheers,

J~

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