With the stock light I can shoot to atleast 200 yards, I have upgraded lights a few times, my current light I can spot eye shine out to 500+ yards or more
Do you have your light properly sighted in with the scope? The light has an adjustable mount that has to be aligned with the scope for it to work properly
Mount your ir light out on the front as far as you can and underneath the barrel. You will still get a little splash but only a second or two. I have made multiple double and triple kills after relocating the light to the front.
Been a tough month for me here in Wisconsin! Made 2 stands tonight and finally broke the ice with a female. Came in after 45 minutes, was about to call it quits and the pair finally came in after playing some challenge and pup distress. Got the first one and couldn't get on the second one...
On occasion I use a turkey feather on a arrow shaft, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I have 2 cattehula currs that are a blast watching decoy for me. Love the dogs .