red filtering while lamping

foxshot

does anyone know whats the crac wit this red filter for lamping at night? ive heard its a lot easier to call in foxes with this red filter attached to your lamp. is this true? any1 able to answer this for me? and does any1 know where to find cheap second hand shotguns for sale in Co. Galway? thanks in advance:D

Jonty

a red filter is handy for lampshy foxes. I find a blue or green one can help on foggy nights.

foxshot

sound ill keep that in mind. i go with the normal beam from my lamp it seems to do the job! but i will change to red for a while to see is there any difference

johngalway

I prefer to use an amber filter. I tried the red, and found it just cuts down the light too much for my liking, much the same effect could be got with a dimmer unit. I liked the green also, not tried the blue. Anyway, all the hocus pocus will only give you that extra second or two if he's lamp shy.

foxshot

johngalway wrote: »

I prefer to use an amber filter. I tried the red, and found it just cuts down the light too much for my liking, much the same effect could be got with a dimmer unit. I liked the green also, not tried the blue. Anyway, all the hocus pocus will only give you that extra second or two if he's lamp shy.

sounds like the best is the normal beam or amber i agree with your theory on the red filter it makes since! thanks for the advice john.

foxshooter243

johngalway wrote: »

I prefer to use an amber filter. I tried the red, and found it just cuts down the light too much for my liking, much the same effect could be got with a dimmer unit. I liked the green also, not tried the blue. Anyway, all the hocus pocus will only give you that extra second or two if he's lamp shy.

my sentiments as well..

Jonty

If you have a red illuminated reticle on your scope, it can be hard to define a red fox with a red beam through red crosshairs. either turn it off or if its possible change the colour

meathshooter

heres the kit I use have a sister in austraila light force are for noting down there.I also have red ,green,amber and blue filters which I find good on lampshy foxes its someting different that there not used to give you that extra few seconds them and a wham caller work great.only got a couple of weeks ago the new deben power pack you wouldnt even know you where carrying it only complaint you dont get any warning of when the battery is going to go dead dosnt dim like the old one just dies but more that enough for 3/4 hours spot lamping

foxshot

Jonty wrote: »

If you have a red illuminated reticle on your scope, it can be hard to define a red fox with a red beam through red crosshairs. either turn it off or if its possible change the colour

ya wish i had illuminated reticle! gettin one of the scopes tho! shud be good and it can change from red to green!

foxshot

meathshooter wrote: »

heres the kit I use have a sister in austraila light force are for noting down there.I also have red ,green,amber and blue filters which I find good on lampshy foxes its someting different that there not used to give you that extra few seconds them and a wham caller work great.only got a couple of weeks ago the new deben power pack you wouldnt even know you where carrying it only complaint you dont get any warning of when the battery is going to go dead dosnt dim like the old one just dies but more that enough for 3/4 hours spot lamping

serious piece of kit meathshooter but as you said there cheap out abrod but a bomb in eire i think! so ill be stiking to me nightsearcher endurance!:D

poulo6.5

foxshot wrote: »

ya wish i had illuminated reticle! gettin one of the scopes tho! shud be good and it can change from red to green!

hi again . you dont need illuminated reticule but u do need a good light. and a red filter. i have a very good clute light that can attach to the top of the scope or you can just hold it in your hand, it cost €175 but i cant fault it, i'v had many cheaper ones that just dont last. there are many attachments that suit it depending on your needs.