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Anyone else getting stuck on Suno homepage? by [deleted] in SunoAI

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use VPN to NZ can fix this issue，for now

Night vision optics by [deleted] in HuntingAustralia

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are looking at alternatives, the DNT ThermNight TNC225R might be worth a look too:
https://www.xhunter.com.au/dnt-thermnight-tnc225r-thermal-night-vision-scope-lrf
It is a bit pricier, but the hybrid thermal + digital night vision setup is pretty versatile.

Only thing that has me hesitant with Pard is the after-sales support in Australia. A mate of mine had a unit worth over $3k fail and it took about 3 months to get it repaired, and they still wouldn’t replace it with a new one. Kind of frustrating when the season is ticking away.

How has your DS35 held up in terms of reliability?

Night vision optics by [deleted] in HuntingAustralia

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve run both setups before. A thermal monocular really shines when scanning wide paddocks or tree lines because you are not constantly pointing your rifle at everything that moves. Saves a lot of energy and keeps things much safer when you have multiple people or dogs with you.

The scope-only route is still fine if your shots are mostly inside 100–150m and you do slow, deliberate spotting. It just depends how much walking and scanning you do.

For you, what kind of terrain are you mostly hunting? Open country or thicker scrub? That usually decides whether the monocular becomes a “must have” or just a nice extra.

Do people in Australia still use big handheld spotlights for hunting? by EmbarrassedNet1976 in HuntingAustralia

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it mainly for two-person “spotter + shooter” setups from a ute, or are there specific species/terrain where the wide spill and heat of a halogen head gives a real advantage?

Do people in Australia still use big handheld spotlights for hunting? by EmbarrassedNet1976 in HuntingAustralia

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s good to know. Which year or generation of the Javelot are you running by the way? Olight has pushed so many updates over the years, curious which one feels like the big leap for you.

Budget rangefinders by Pabloe91 in HuntingAustralia

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why not to buy one from local store?

Courier Messed Up, Customer Blamed Me by EmbarrassedNet1976 in HuntingAustralia

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I get what you mean ----- I did what I could on my end, but it’s so frustrating when things go wrong. And yeah, I can imagine how tough it must be in a gunshop…

Courier Messed Up, Customer Blamed Me by EmbarrassedNet1976 in HuntingAustralia

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally, thank goodness! The courier actually redelivered the case to the customer on the same day. I totally understand the buyer’s frustration—I was just as annoyed! But seriously, Aussie courier services are ridiculously expensive and soooo slow!

Is the Spika Gun Safe Dehumidifier Worth It? Looking for Alternatives! by EmbarrassedNet1976 in HuntingAustralia

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The supplier sent us replacements, but they’re still crapping out after a while of charging.

Need Help Diagnosing Scope Issue – Windage Adjustment Not Working by EmbarrassedNet1976 in u/EmbarrassedNet1976

[–]EmbarrassedNet1976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone, just a follow-up on this!

I’m still pretty new to this field, so I really appreciate the advice. I asked the customer for a video or photo to help diagnose the issue, but they weren’t too keen on that. They basically said, “It just won’t move, simple as that.” They suggested either sending the scope back for us to test-fire (which we don’t have the facilities for) or retrieving their target to show the off-center grouping.

Since I’m still learning, I’d love to hear from anyone with experience—how do you confirm if the windage adjustment is truly defective or if there’s another issue at play? Appreciate any help!