Can I go without using my flashlight in the stand?

[EdWalton]

This is my first season with my new Schmidt & Bender 5-25 x 56 PMII (which I've talked on and on about all summer long). With or without the lighted crosshairs I can see the target and crosshairs through the scope, up to and well after end of day. But near end of day I can't see the markings on the turrets. The hogs have not been out during the day, so I've dug out my old green flashlight.
When trying to see the markings, are there other tactics to try?
Thank You

Ed

 

[J E Custom]

I use a very small flash light that produces a red light that doesn't effect my night vision and doesn't produce to much light in the stand. it is small and last for years in the stand.

Hear is a ling that will help you find one (The red one is the one I like).

It is very compact and works great.

http://www.officerstore.com/store/p...2MRjvb-FWDkK61D00LBDJxxOOytK1CwF6AaAq398P8HAQ


Hope this helps

J E CUSTOM

 

[Varmint Hunter]

I use one of those headlamps with the band used for hiking at night or whatever. It has 3 brightness settings and an integral red lens which is easily slid in front of the light. The red light is very low but will make anything in the stand visible.

 

[WildRose]

This is my first season with my new Schmidt & Bender 5-25 x 56 PMII (which I've talked on and on about all summer long). With or without the lighted crosshairs I can see the target and crosshairs through the scope, up to and well after end of day. But near end of day I can't see the markings on the turrets. The hogs have not been out during the day, so I've dug out my old green flashlight.
When trying to see the markings, are there other tactics to try?
Thank You

Ed

Use plastic white label tape and a black marker to mark your adjustments and you should be covered pretty well. Using a light can get you in a lot of trouble in a hurry as game always seems to see it. Of course if you use a red or green light that reduces the problem.

 

[WildRose]

I use one of those headlamps with the band used for hiking at night or whatever. It has 3 brightness settings and an integral red lens which is easily slid in front of the light. The red light is very low but will make anything in the stand visible.

I use the cyclops angled hat light and really like them.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KWI6YE/?tag=lrhmag19-20

The light part of the unit goes from straight out as shown to 75-80 degrees downward.