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<blockquote data-quote="Echo Charlie" data-source="post: 2564116" data-attributes="member: 109774"><p> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hunt when it's not too cloudy to take advantage of the moon. Specially during the 8 nights before full moon, the full moon night and the night after full moon.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use a scope with GOOD glass. Yes, should be expensive. Lenses should have coatings for the best light transmission rate.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use the largest possible objective lens. 56mm best, 50mm not bad.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Don't use too much magnification not to loose light on the ocular. Maximum 8x for a 56mm objective lens or 7x for a 50mm lens.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hog size animals can be easily shot on this conditions up to 100 yards, if animals are on an open area. Closer distance better.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No need of illuminated reticle if you use a thick one like German 4. Avoid thin target shooting reticles. If you decide on using an illuminated reticle use it in the minimum power or with a well-used battery to avoid getting dazzled.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Don't use any light during the previous hour to allow your eyes to see in the dark. Any light will destroy the substance your eyes produce to see in the dark. Only exception is red light.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you plan on using a flash light be sure to aim the right spot before turning it on and shot immediately or the animal might run before you have the chance to shot.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Enjoy it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Echo Charlie, post: 2564116, member: 109774"] [LIST] [*]Hunt when it's not too cloudy to take advantage of the moon. Specially during the 8 nights before full moon, the full moon night and the night after full moon. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Use a scope with GOOD glass. Yes, should be expensive. Lenses should have coatings for the best light transmission rate. [*]Use the largest possible objective lens. 56mm best, 50mm not bad. [*]Don't use too much magnification not to loose light on the ocular. Maximum 8x for a 56mm objective lens or 7x for a 50mm lens. [*]Hog size animals can be easily shot on this conditions up to 100 yards, if animals are on an open area. Closer distance better. [*]No need of illuminated reticle if you use a thick one like German 4. Avoid thin target shooting reticles. If you decide on using an illuminated reticle use it in the minimum power or with a well-used battery to avoid getting dazzled. [*]Don't use any light during the previous hour to allow your eyes to see in the dark. Any light will destroy the substance your eyes produce to see in the dark. Only exception is red light. [*]If you plan on using a flash light be sure to aim the right spot before turning it on and shot immediately or the animal might run before you have the chance to shot. [/LIST] Enjoy it! [/QUOTE]
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