Flintknapper
Member
OK guys....help me out here.
I am in a quandary of sorts.
I have a new CZ 455 Varmint rifle in 17 HMR that I purchased for general 'small' varmint control, but in particular... to snipe a few raccoon's from around feeders at night.
I have a couple of dedicated 'hog stands' (bait sites with feeders, hog lights, elevated stands)...but the Coons are killing me. Eventually they learn NOT to go into the live traps I have set for them and the foot-hold traps require checking every day.
So, I thought I'd just snipe some of them each time I am out hog hunting.
So...here is my question: Are Digital Night Vision Scopes capable of minute of angle accuracy at 100 yds (or just beyond)? Do they hold zero?
I need to be able to make precise head-shots, not just general 'hits'.
I don't have any firsthand experience with Digital, so I don't know if there are any inherent problems with them.
I know I can get good accuracy (repeatedly) from a conventional scope.
If it makes any difference, I am looking at a Sightmark Photon 4.6 Digital with a 'doubler' (effectively making it 8 X) and an external IR illuminator.
For a normal scope, I am considering a Vortex Viper PST 2.5 x 10 x 44mm with illuminated reticle.
Suggestions or Concerns?
Thank You in advance,
Flint.
I am in a quandary of sorts.
I have a new CZ 455 Varmint rifle in 17 HMR that I purchased for general 'small' varmint control, but in particular... to snipe a few raccoon's from around feeders at night.
I have a couple of dedicated 'hog stands' (bait sites with feeders, hog lights, elevated stands)...but the Coons are killing me. Eventually they learn NOT to go into the live traps I have set for them and the foot-hold traps require checking every day.
So, I thought I'd just snipe some of them each time I am out hog hunting.
So...here is my question: Are Digital Night Vision Scopes capable of minute of angle accuracy at 100 yds (or just beyond)? Do they hold zero?
I need to be able to make precise head-shots, not just general 'hits'.
I don't have any firsthand experience with Digital, so I don't know if there are any inherent problems with them.
I know I can get good accuracy (repeatedly) from a conventional scope.
If it makes any difference, I am looking at a Sightmark Photon 4.6 Digital with a 'doubler' (effectively making it 8 X) and an external IR illuminator.
For a normal scope, I am considering a Vortex Viper PST 2.5 x 10 x 44mm with illuminated reticle.
Suggestions or Concerns?
Thank You in advance,
Flint.