Pard 008

[North Cornwall Deer]

I’m considering a dedicated foxing set up, I have all ways been a lamp and squeak on the back of the hand hunter, when it comes to foxes.
However I like the idea of been able to slip out for an hour on a quick solo fox mission.
I have a hand held thermal spotter, and would like people’s thought on a dedicated nv scope, I did consider the pard 007, and like the idea of been able to swap it between rifles. However all my rifles are equipped with high end German glass, so I’m thinking of selling one scope to pay for a dedicated NV scope. Budget £500-£600 before vat

 

[DeerDucksFishin]

I'd consider any of the nitesite range for the price like the viper much easier than scopes on and off rifles

 

[mathieson]

I can recommend the pard 008 I have one fitted to my sako 85 223 with a solaris srx torch its a brilliant set up for the money used with thermal spotter its accounted for many foxes since I’ve started useing it perfectly useable in daylight also is a bonus

 

[mealiejimmy]

PARD NV008 is the one to have.
None of the Nitesite add-ons will work well with your high end scopes.

Cheers

Bruce

 

[rem284]

I would say the Pard 008 lrf is the way to go. I have one and currently only have it on a FAC air rifle. It does everything I want it to with just the on board ir. The lrf bit is great because you know the exact range. I also have a Ward 800L which I usually put on a 6.5x47 with an NF 3.5x15x56. One of the drawbacks with this is by the time you add up the weight of the rifle, scope, Ward and IR means it is pretty heavy. You also then have to switch on the IR and the Ward and you still have to guess the range. The Pard 008 has it all. I have it standby mode as soon as I start walk about. When you have set up after spotting the quarry a quick press of the standby mode and that's it. The other thing with the 008 is a few 18650 batteries and thats you set for an all nighter if you want. With the Ward you have to call it a night and head back to charge it up after a few hours. I would put one on my 6.5x47 if it was legal to shoot deer with it in Scotland

 

[Pellet Pinger]

Thermal spotter + Pard 008 = deadly combo.

 

[Effnjeff]

I switched to a Pard 008 on my 223 fairly recently as the Ward 800S add on doesn't suit the German scopes I prefer.
The Pard was just under £500 from Customriflescopes.com though I added a Solaris SRX which was another £150ish but really helps with illuminating shots over 200 yards.

 

[User00009]

I have a pard 008 on my .22, I use it at night for foxes and bunnies. I don’t shoot more than 100yds at night. It is ideal as a day scope for squirrels and rabbits. The inbuilt ir on the 2nd setting is ideal for my range. I have 2 extra batteries and I can yomp about in the dark alone until I get tired. I spot with a pulsar Thermal.

I also have the pulsar 355 on my 22/250 with the upgraded ir. The set up is a bit long range for my shooting. I tried to sell the 355 on here with no takers. I’ve since bought the picatinny rail quick release. I’m then in the market for a day scope. With quick release mounts. I’ll see if I can hold zero when I change scopes.

The point I’m trying to make is how far do you go and at what expense for an amateur shooter.

Good hunting.
RS

 

[Jim xyz]

Another vote for the Pard 008, and I wouldn’t order a an add-on IR source until you’ve tried it.

I ordered a Solaris when I ordered the Pard, after the first outing I took it off as it just wasn’t needed. Unless you’re doing shooting beyond 200 metres the onboard should be more than enough.

Jim

 

[Orion]

Another vote for the Pard 008, and I wouldn’t order a an add-on IR source until you’ve tried it.

I ordered a Solaris when I ordered the Pard, after the first outing I took it off as it just wasn’t needed. Unless you’re doing shooting beyond 200 metres the onboard should be more than enough.

Agree with this. I’ve a Pard 008LRF mounted on an M&P 15-22, and for me it’s spot on for my use on rabbits and vermin - ‘stealth mode’ on the quad with all lighting extinguished, and locating with thermal, and I can usually get to within 15-20m of them before taking the shot.



Although the Pard’s onboard IR is more than adequate at those ranges I added a additional similar sized laser IR from Precision Night Vision, (just visible on the far side of the rifle hand guard in the pic above), which I can either keep on flood while the Pard’s is left on spot - to give full coverage at all ranges without having to adjust either - or as a standalone IR source to save the Pard’s battery.

 

[norma 308]

I can recommend the pard 008 I have one fitted to my sako 85 223 with a solaris srx torch its a brilliant set up for the money used with thermal spotter its accounted for many foxes since I’ve started useing it perfectly useable in daylight also is a bonus View attachment 149057

echo the above add a fox pro caller it’s devastating

 

[Doric]

I’m considering a dedicated foxing set up, I have all ways been a lamp and squeak on the back of the hand hunter, when it comes to foxes.
However I like the idea of been able to slip out for an hour on a quick solo fox mission.
I have a hand held thermal spotter, and would like people’s thought on a dedicated nv scope, I did consider the pard 007, and like the idea of been able to swap it between rifles. However all my rifles are equipped with high end German glass, so I’m thinking of selling one scope to pay for a dedicated NV scope. Budget £500-£600 before vat

You will not regret buying a 008 but for foxes factor in a solaris or similar laser illuminator.

 

[Herb64]

A bit more expensive but consider the Pulsar F455. Works well with good glass. Easy to set up and works a treat.

 

[David N]

The PARD 007 is good, but found the FOV with the 16mm not great, I changed to PARD 008 and the picture is better, the built in IR is good for 200 meters and that all i need at night for foxing. If your setting up a dedicated nv system the 008 works well. not used it in the day time.

David

 

[Orion]

The PARD 007 is good, but found the FOV with the 16mm not great

Don’t know that that is totally down to the 007 though as FOV will be very much influenced by the scope that the unit is attached to.

Put it on something with a low base mag of, say, 2.5x and the FOV is perfectly acceptable. If that’s the case, and it’s on compatible glass that will go up to something like 17-20x, then if anything it’s more versatile than the 008. (I shoot with both).

 

[North Cornwall Deer]

Went for the 008, going to try in on the old 10/.22

 

[Roestalker39]

I’m considering a dedicated foxing set up, I have all ways been a lamp and squeak on the back of the hand hunter, when it comes to foxes.
However I like the idea of been able to slip out for an hour on a quick solo fox mission.
I have a hand held thermal spotter, and would like people’s thought on a dedicated nv scope, I did consider the pard 007, and like the idea of been able to swap it between rifles. However all my rifles are equipped with high end German glass, so I’m thinking of selling one scope to pay for a dedicated NV scope. Budget £500-£600 before vat

I do know of someone selling a pard 008 for 450 brand new

 

[North Cornwall Deer]

Old ruger must getting on for 50 years old

 

[David N]

PARD 007 was tried with a few different scopes I ended up with a 3-12 sidewinder that was ok. If i was buying a 007 again i would go with the 12mm. There are many people out there that find the 16mm works fine but as most of my shooting in under 200 Meters on mixed terrain it was not for me. The 008 is not perfect but more than happy with it.

 

[Ludders]

PARD 007 was tried with a few different scopes I ended up with a 3-12 sidewinder that was ok. If i was buying a 007 again i would go with the 12mm. There are many people out there that find the 16mm works fine but as most of my shooting in under 200 Meters on mixed terrain it was not for me. The 008 is not perfect but more than happy with it.

This is the exact same set up I had. I agree with you 100% about the nv007. I much prefer my nv008