Vizzy wrote: »

I use one on a .223 with an external lamp and it is good out to 400-500 m.
My mate uses one on a HMR without any external IR and it is fine for the range involved.
The only thing that might suffer is identification of targets( foxes or rabbits)that you want to get close to, beyond 200m without a lamp.
The Hawke Vantage is ideal as well and in fact the 3X mag is even better than larger mag as the Pard magnifies the image in any case.
I never use anything above 6X mag as it tends to pixelate the image.

Think they've come down in price as of late..possibly a gen 2 coming out...

I'm using a Sirius XTL, but the likes of a Solaris SRX, PBIRL or Dark Sun will do the job too.
I had a 67mm OPticfire before the Laser and I found that it wasn't as good.

Battery life is about 2-2.5 hours constantly switched on with IR 2 setting.
Extra batteries are about €8 each.

Asus1 wrote: »

Seeing as you've moved to the top table I wonder could we have a dedicated thread for all things NV and thermal,from scopes to torches and illuminators.I think it would be great addition.

Looking into it.

Asus1 wrote: »

Could do, I've only ever bought a scope off them.Some great prices on scopes.

This is the terms and conditions from Scott country-

IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATING TO LICENSING AND EXPORT CONTROLS

Please note that the export or re-export of any riflescopes or night vision systems, be it image intensified, thermal or other, above a given specification is strictly controlled by ITAR regulations. All of these systems are subject to UK Governmental Export Licensing Regulations and dependent on specification, a licence may need to be obtained prior to the export, even temporarily(e.g if you are travelling overseas with your device on holiday), from the UK.

It is the responsibility of the exporter, whether it be a company or an individual to ensure that such a licence is obtained. Failure to comply is a criminal offence. For further information please visit

[url]HTTPS://WWW.GOV.UK/GOVERNMENT/ORGANISATIONS/EXPORT-CONTROL-ORGANISATION[/url]

Or you can contact the Export Control Organisation on Tel: 020 7215 4594, Fax: 020 7215 2635 Email: eco.help@bis.gsi.gov.uk

cookimonster wrote: »

Sorry if hijacking the thread but I'm interested in the illuminator. I'm running a Photon RT 6х50 and am using Tracer LEDRay IR Torch as an add on. I got a few outings with it last year mounted on a .22 LR and knocked a few rabbits no bother- usually at my normal ranges 20 -75 yards.
Recently put together a 22 centre fire night vision kit with the Photon and although the kit is still good on close in bunnies, I'm not getting the detail I'd like on longer distances.

Where are lads sourcing the laser illuminators, can't seem to find them here at the moment?

Can those who have experience in the area throw up a few tips, hints and basic procedures about pairing up illuminator, alignment, focusing beams ie flood verus tight spot, preventing white out and anything else that may need to be sorted.

On the supply issue, I bought mine from a lad on here.
The Sirius is available from irlightbuilds and the PBIRL is made by a guy called Paul Baker in the UK.( both on Facebook)
Expect to pay £150 ish for either of these.


I found that the ordinary IR was washing out the Pard ( and I see that it is a common problem with other NV stuff as well).
The solution is an adjustable mount so that you can "zero" the beam on what you are looking at.
A dimmable( or at least focusable) light is also essential as well.


So, when you get your light/laser, the first thing I would do would be to get an adjustable mount.
Mine is a fleabay job with a quick
Then zero the beam( doesn't need to be "pin tight") at your preferred range.
Then adjust the focus to your preference ( I have mine set midway between spot and flood) and you should be good to go.
If the lamp is washing out the NV I'd move a bit more to flood and if you want a bit more distance then focus it a bit more.
The beauty of the adjustable mount is that you can dial it in on the fly ( think dialing in a scope)


Just for s**ts and giggles last night I went out to see how far I could see eyes with the lamp.
I spotted eyes at 717 yards, but obviosly wouldn't have been able to tell what they were at that range, managed to stalk up to them a bit and at about 400m I could clearly identify a fox ( who promptly did a runner, neve to be seen again)
Bottom line here is you will need to get to know your equipment and fiddle around with it a bit to get it to your liking.

Just bought the Black Sun Dark Engine IR illuminator
(Code: BSDE). I will see how it works.

https://www.nightvisionstore.co.uk/black-sun-dark-engine-ir-illuminator-c2x28290587

Asus1 wrote: »

Just before I email them about the pard,do you know if they deliver to us here.

Well I got a confirmation email off them no alarm bells as of yet.
The VAT was removed at source so its recognizing my postal address and has applied standard EU postage.

I can't see anything on thier terms and conditions reference international sales of NV units

Asus1 wrote: »

Don't know if you can get one cheaper anywhere else and based in EU so no nasty fees.
https://www.jl-vision.nl/en/product/pard-nv007-a-16mm-oled-german-model/

If you've never used one of these before just buy it and you will not regret it.

It's long proven reliable technology with a 2 year warranty and it will blow your mind when you see the quality.

Asus1 wrote: »

The thing that I fancy about them is I can use it as a spotter for counting ground nesting waders on our land and then as a tool for fox.They just seem such a bargain compared to the dedicated NV scopes that you second guess that there must be a catch.

There's no catch until it makes you delve into the field of using a thermal spotter.

That will be the best grand or two you ever spent.

Pard 007 is a great job in my opinion. I shot 15 foxes so far this year with one. I would also recommend a laser illuminator such as the Solaris srx. With that you can see even further in great clarity.

Asus1 wrote: »

Just pulled the trigger and bought new from Holland a package with a few extras for €423 seems great price with all the added bits.Ill leave link to site if anyone else is interested.
https://www.jl-vision.nl/en/product/pard-nv007-wildboar-packgerman-model/

That's the job, you got a great deal there. Once you twiddle around with it and have it focused properly on your Hawke Vantage you'll think you're James Bond.

It takes a few seconds to work once you press the "On" button, instead of turning it off while out and about you can just put it in sleep mode with a very short press of the power button. The tiny power light stays on but the glare from the back of the unit is gone and it saves on battery power. Another short press on the power button and it works instantly.

Best of luck with it.