PARD008 LRF - world exclusive!! (part 2/3)

[@jackdouglas5624]

Does the 008s have the 2 shot zero setop.keep up the good work

[@RussDouglas222]

It does, and I found the best method to freeze the image was to squeeze the buttons from the sides, to hopefully avoid moving it off-zero. But you can freeze/unfreeze as much as you like till you're happy. Cheers. Russ

[@kevinhamment5265]

Thanx for the videos, could the pard be used on a spring air rifle HW97K? Best wishes Kev

[@RussDouglas222]

Thanks for watching Kev, and yep -not by me but Garry of (YT channel) @Wolverine Vermin Hunting has done so. All the best, cheers. Russ

[@kevinhamment5265]

@@RussDouglas222 Thankyou for answering my inquiry mate. I'm really keen to get one but didn't want it damaged.

[@RussDouglas222]

@@kevinhamment5265 My pleasure, contact Garry if you have any specific queries, but I believe he's used his on a springer without issues. Cheers. Russ

[@mireland6714]

Hi nice bit of kit . Could I also use this at the range for targets? An if so what sort of distance

[@RussDouglas222]

Yep indeedy. 👍 You have to be realistic and don't expect to see .17" holes at really long ranges, but I've used both .177" & .22" air rifles for 50m target shooting. If you're on the range and don't need the LRF function, maybe the new Sightmark Wraith 4K could provide better magnification for long range use? Cheers. Russ

[@fabianmac-namara8371]

Hi Russ. Quick question. Have you tried protected 18650 in the Pards. The protected are 70mm vs the non protected 65mm. Will the pard take the longer/protected batteries?

[@RussDouglas222]

Hi Fabian nope the PARDs don't take the longer (pinhead) batteries, only the shorter flat-tops, but they have inbuilt protection anyway so it's ok. 👍🏻 Cheers. Russ

[@پارسارازگردانی-س1ن]

A question, sir. At different times, it automatically adjusts the point of impact itself? Which model do you recommend for the PCP rifle, 4k or pard008?

[@RussDouglas222]

Hi there, no the Pard doesn't (yet) have automatic trajectory compensation, or 'bullet drop compensation' (BDC - though I'm hoping it's not too far away on a future firmware update. I absolutely love my Pard008LRF and the on board/on-screen LRF really is invaluable for pest control... saying that I'm hoping to test and review a 4k day/night scope soon (either the Sightmark Wraith 4K Max or the newer Wulf), but though neither has a built-in LRF, an external Picatinny LE-032 LRF can be used with both, as can an external add-on IR source. Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Looks like a nice bit of kit . May end up with one on my STEYR PRO X .

[@RussDouglas222]

If it's for pest control then you'll not regret it, I'd watch CRS closely over the next few weeks for some HOT prices. 🤤 Cheers. Russ

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

@@RussDouglas222 Do you need to download software ? Or is it a fit and shoot unit . The ATS units need a software upload before you can start .

[@RussDouglas222]

@@fieldsportcymru4636 It should arrive with the latest/current firmware (v.1.25) pre-installed, just add a memory card (max 128GB) and get zeroing. Be aware with air rifle & rimfire trajectories a lot of users prefer/need to shim the rear of the unit to centre the reticle, it's a doddle to do. Lots more info on the NV forum too: nightvisionforumuk.com/viewforum.php?f=3 Cheers. Russ

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

@@RussDouglas222 nice one thanks for your help . I will contact them and see how much they are at the min . By the way fan of your writing nice style you have their . Paul Ford .

[@RussDouglas222]

@@fieldsportcymru4636 Thanks Paul much appreciated, have you seen my Instagram -am now writing for Shooting Sports as well as Airgun World. You'll not regret buying a PARD, as well as CRS you could watch Blackwood-Outdoors for the latest deals too. 👍🏻 Cheers. Russ

[@dustyboyer5623]

Russ i have the 008lrf on my wildcat mk3 i do not understand what the gyroscope function does can you explain it or someone thats the only thing i don't understand.

[@RussDouglas222]

Morning dusty, that's one function I forgot it has, because I never use it. With the gyro enabled there's an onscreen indicator of your angle of left-right tilt (i.e. cant) and inclination (aiming high or low); but it's a very course indicator and no use for us shooters IMHO. ...oh and I just had a look at one of my two 008LRFs and I can't even find the gyro function. Cheers. Russ

[@pestserve9527]

so am i right i saying you use the yellow square to range find and not the reticle thanks Dave ps great vid

[@RussDouglas222]

Hi Dave, yes the yellow box is effectively the centre of the vertical 'splash' of IR from the LRF, but you'll soon see that from the final instalment of our review... coming soon. 👍🏻 It has to be this way as the LRF module is fixed within the outer body, but the reticle obviously moves during zeroing.

[@pestserve9527]

@@RussDouglas222 so if you move the reticle towards the yellow box does the box move as well

[@RussDouglas222]

@@pestserve9527 Dave no the box is fixed, and is far enough off-centre to the right that I don't believe the two would ever clash. R

[@mdionisi7]

Hi. I need your help. Buy on Ebay the PARD NV008 and PARD NV007. Excellent night vision scope .... My question is there a new version of firmware for the PARD NV008 and NV007 PARD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.

[@RussDouglas222]

Marcello There is an uploadable file that reinstates the 008 firmware if the menu button freezes (a bug that strikes if you remove the battery or let it power-down while it's switched-on), and the 008LRF firmware is backward-compatible with the 008 at your own risk (to offer the PiP function, five different reticles and five savable profiles). I'm not sure about the 007... For all of this visit www.CustomRifleScopes.com and contact Ash - they're PARD's registered UK service agent. Good luck, cheers. Russ

[@54Howie]

Noticed you discussing the inverted V reticle .My Sightmark Wraith has that as one of 10 reticle options

[@RussDouglas222]

Nice one Bill, hopefully that'll be offered by PARD in a future firmware update... along with a ballistic calculator. ...BTW thanks for watching too. ;) Cheers. R

[@54Howie]

Being honest I quite like that reticle but for a sub 12ft lbs air rifle a mildot style is probably better

[@54Howie]

@@RussDouglas222 not sure why people want a ballistic calculator just use the mildot reticle and know your aim points

[@RussDouglas222]

@@54Howie Aye and they take a LOT of setting-up. I just guesstimate hold-under/-over, so far anyway.

[@54Howie]

@@RussDouglas222 You just operate on the same pricipal as for HFT put targets out at set distances write down how many mildots for each distance and Bob's your uncle

[@rickrolfe]

Do they have different zero profiles?

[@brucemcpherson8832]

Yes, you can save up to 5 different zero profiles with different X and Y positions, reticle styles and colours

[@huntjunky1]

Has anyone tuned the reticle box to the IR splash? You won't coincide with readout uless this is done.

[@RussDouglas222]

Yep I hope everyone does this (I've covered it in more than one of my videos), but remember the LRF splash is only perfectly aligned at one distance (e.g. for me I zero @30m for non-FAC & @50m for FAC, so I align the LRF box to suit). Usually further away the splash is slightly to the left- and closer-in the splash is slightly right- of the aiming box. Cheers. Russ

[@chrisdawson9377]

Great stuff once again Russ! How long does the battery last on these? I assume using rf will drain more. Also is there any alternative batterys/packs available?

[@RussDouglas222]

Thank-you Chris. Nope Bruce has analysed the power drain of all the functions and the LRF effect is negligible. The IR is the main drain, so max level drains it the fastest, but the 18650 batteries are so cheap and compact having a couple of spares is easy. Cheers. Russ Full battery drain info is here from a post by Bruce on the NV forum (though this was running firmware v1.24), v1.25 offers slightly more powerful IR on #2 & #3: www.nightvisionforumuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21006&start=20#p164453

[@chrisdawson9377]

@@RussDouglas222 they look good mate gona give one a try. Can you recommend a decent monocular for spotting? Thanks

[@RussDouglas222]

@@chrisdawson9377 What kind of spotting? (day/night/LRF) -The NV forum is your best best to ask for recommendations, or have a look at my PARD019 day/night spotter video. Cheers. Russ

[@wooley2861]

hello there new to your page could you tell me would the 008lrf be ok on a 223/243. at the mo I have a zeiss scope with a light on top of my 223 and looking at this 008lrf.to use at night . cheers wooley

[@RussDouglas222]

Hiya wooley thanks for joining-up, am not 100% sure but will check with Bruce and get back to you... R Ps. I've messaged Bruce... the only reservation I have is there's not a massive amount of eye relief; he'll probably reply here soon.

[@RussDouglas222]

@Wooley: Bruce is busy but has replied "The 008LRF will work on a 223/243. How it will actually mount to the rifle will depend on the rifle and what mounts may already be on it." Cheers. Russ

[@wooley2861]

@@RussDouglas222 cheers russ/bruce I have a tikka t3 223 but I have a rail on it for my scope now so it should fit ok.

[@Pete-in-Essex]

interesting stuff, but don't like the idea of FFP.

[@RussDouglas222]

Pete There's no current FFP reticle option, but who knows that might be added at some point - but only as an option. T_L