Want/need a thermal scope as coyotes are getting bold

[warren5421]

I live in the outer suburbs west and south of Indianapolis airport and raise horses. The coyotes are after my young foals, one was attack and not killed but not saleable at the price offered. Most shoots will be 50 yards or less so with pole lighting around the barn the old first gen Russian I have does not work. Need some recommendations that don't run $8000 or even over $3000 that you use. Day light they stay away from the barn most days but have got 3 young ones using a .22 Ruger 10-22, a 1903 Colt hammerless .32 ACP, and an STI 6" in 10mm. All 3 were just an opitunity kill.

Gildings are given free egress as I don't like to stall unless it is needed. I very seldom have breathing problems with any of my horses, do to not putting up at night or all the time.

Need some recommendations that don't run $8000 or even over $3000 that you use that can also be used during daylight.

 

[dak109]

There was a Bearing optics Hogster in the classifieds. It would work well for you at night.
Sightmark Wraith will give you night and day viewing. Stock IR sucks so plan on upgrading. It MIGHT get you to 75 yards with the stick IR, maybe more with ambient light.
Allow someone who is already setup for night hunting to call your place.
Listed in order from most expensive to free.

 

[mom45]

We have a super hogster that hubby uses for coyotes here. Works quite well.

 

[KLB]

You might look into getting a livestock guardian dog or two instead. That would protect your horses all the time.

 

[duanewade]

Get a donkey to run with your horses. Coyotes will stop.

I use an ATN x-sight 4k day/Night scope. With the standard IR I can see out to 250 yards very clearly. You can buy them new for $699 and can find them cheaper if you shop around.

 

[profjeremy]

I live in the outer suburbs west and south of Indianapolis airport and raise horses. The coyotes are after my young foals, one was attack and not killed but not saleable at the price offered. Most shoots will be 50 yards or less so with pole lighting around the barn the old first gen Russian I have does not work. Need some recommendations that don't run $8000 or even over $3000 that you use. Day light they stay away from the barn most days but have got 3 young ones using a .22 Ruger 10-22, a 1903 Colt hammerless .32 ACP, and an STI 6" in 10mm. All 3 were just an opitunity kill.

Gildings are given free egress as I don't like to stall unless it is needed. I very seldom have breathing problems with any of my horses, do to not putting up at night or all the time.

Need some recommendations that don't run $8000 or even over $3000 that you use that can also be used during daylight.

I’ve had my eye on the Sightmark Wraith Mini Thermal for a while and it’s now down to $1499.99 at Battlehawk Armory. I’m only a couple of beers away from pulling the trigger on that one!

 

[warren5421]

Now have a donkey, have not seen a coyote in two days.

 

[INP8riot]

Now have a donkey, have not seen a coyote in two days.

Did you buy or do they have a Rent-an-Ass in Indianapolis?

 

[KJQ6945]

Did you buy or do they have a Rent-an-Ass in Indianapolis?

Rent-an-Ass is on Washington st., either side of town.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Now have a donkey, have not seen a coyote in two days.

Donkeys don't F around.

 

[TJ Kackowski]

@warren5421 if you're still looking, Alan Alcorn (42769vette) has bumped his ad ... https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/bering-thermal-inventory-clearout.540125/

 

[jwamplerusa]

Did you buy or do they have a Rent-an-Ass in Indianapolis?

So does Hogsh** eat hay like the other jacka****, or does he require other foods?