Photon Yukon on .308

[Lew21]

Hi, I currently have a Photon Yukon xt mounted on my 22-250, with an additional IR torch, used for vermin control, would this basic NV be ok on a .308 for wild boar? Thinking about effect of recoil, as well as target recognition. Thanks in advance for any advice (I know thermal would be the best option but I'm too tight)

 

[Pedro]

The blurb for the RT says: " Shock resistant for heavy calibers". If that's any help.

 

[Lew21]

Cheers, just needed some practical experience of the photon Yukon on boar.

 

[Overlay]

PM mealie jimmy ( Bruce) on here he’s the man for NV

I thought it was cleared for .308 but not 100% sure, best get the nod from the experts to be sure

 

[Lateral]

Do you mean like this ? Should be absolutely fine !

 

[Lateral]

Cheers, just needed some practical experience of the photon Yukon on boar.

The integrated IR is ok for 50m, if you're shooting over a feed station, but I'd recommend having an additional IR torch fitted, in case you need to shoot further.

If you are shooting a heavily shot area, use a thermal spotter if you have one, or see if you can borrow one, because the pigs are VERY clever, and learn to look for little red lights. Avoid using the rifle to spot with, or they'll be off. Use the minimum IR you can get away with.

 

[A1Decoy]

If you use this IR illuminator with a 940 nm Pil

Varminator Supreme Torch with Optional Pills - A1 Decoy

The Varminator Supreme night sniper illuminators comes standard with a 67mm aspherical lens giving a 300m range. Other lenses are also available.

www.a1decoy.co.uk

The boar will not see it. as there is no red glow. Makes your Photon Yukon into a dark ops version for £100 RESULT.
Not like lateral to miss a trick. We have sold a lot of Photon Yukons for large calibers even 9.3 with no reported problems.

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Supposed to be good up to 6,000 Joules.

 

[mereside]

Got one on a 270 with no issues

 

[Lew21]

Thanks for all the help, I'll set up the Photon and see how I get on.

 

[scoby3030]

Used 1 on my 270 on Boar no issues at all.

S

 

[Blackdog]

I use mine on a .300wsm and its fine

 

[reiver]

Got one on my 30-06 . so far so good

 

[Scapegoat]

Mine has done plenty of foxes via a .308. No issues.

 

[Blackdog]

Mine is on a .300WSM and is fine

 

[hunta]

I'm glad I read this thread. I will try my hardly used XT on my 8mm.

 

[Jon P]

I have used the Photon RT on a 308 for a number of years, have just put it on my 300 win mag, holding zero at present

 

[Gt4788]

If you use this IR illuminator with a 940 nm Pil

Varminator Supreme Torch with Optional Pills - A1 Decoy

The Varminator Supreme night sniper illuminators comes standard with a 67mm aspherical lens giving a 300m range. Other lenses are also available.

www.a1decoy.co.uk

The boar will not see it. as there is no red glow. Makes your Photon Yukon into a dark ops version for £100 RESULT.
Not like lateral to miss a trick. We have sold a lot of Photon Yukons for large calibers even 9.3 with no reported problems.

I’ll head over to your site, good info

 

[Rangefinder]

How do most people zero them? Do you need the adjustable sportsmatch rings?

 

[Archer]

How do most people zero them? Do you need the adjustable sportsmatch rings?

a)The theory- and practice- of how to zero is easy but I (and a mate) both have XTs and neither are great at holding a perfect zero
b)Yes he and I both needed Sportsmatch rings