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InfiRay Tube TD70L V2

Digital day-and-night optics have never been so accessible. Not so long ago, £2,000 would buy you a heavy scope that was complicated to operate, produced a soft, grainy image, and went through batteries at an alarming rate. Things have come a long way. Digital riflescopes are much more affordable, far easier to operate, and deliver image quality that can rival some traditional glass optics.

The new InfiRay Tube TD70L V2, is a great example. Shaped like a normal telescopic sight, it weighs less than a kilo, is simple to operate and is listed at £799.99 on the Scott Country website. Features include an on-board rechargeable battery that gives a runtime of up to nine hours as well as video recording to an integral 32GB memory.

The InfiRay Tube TD70L V2 has 5.5x optical magnification, going up to 22x with digital zoom, which suggests it's capable of more than potting bunnies at mid-range. I used it at seven and 8x for most of my shooting, which provided sufficient detail for precise shot placement, while the picture remained sharp and free from any obvious pixelation.

Out in the fields, the rabbits proved more skittish than those closer to the yard. Windless conditions with very little ambient noise made it easy for them to hear me, and I had several failed stalks before accounting for the third and final rabbit of the night.

It certainly wasn't a bumper night on the bunnies, but the InfiRay Tube TD70L V2 still gave a very good account of itself, enabling me to make the most of the few opportunities I encountered. If you are tempted to make the switch to a digital day-and-night scope but have been put off by high prices and complicated controls, you would do well to give this one a try. You could be in for a very pleasant surprise.

Reximex Lyra GUN TEST

It looks like Reximex is rewriting the rule book for pre-charged airgun pricing and performance. The common opinion has been that you have to spend big money or make serious compromises on performance, but guns like this are tipping those preconceptions on their head.

The Reximex Lyra, distributed in the UK by Range Right, has a recommended retail price of just £375, which is remarkably good value for a multi shot PCP. Apart from being so affordable, it shoots very well, and it's a really nice-looking gun - traditionally styled with a sleek modern twist.

Output from the Lyra was 11.2 ft.lbs. with Rangemaster Kaiser pellets. Consistency remained within seven feet per second over a string of 10 shots. Power can be adjusted down to a minimum output of 6.5 ft.lbs., via the dial positioned just in front of the magazine slot. I don't know many shooters who want to wind down the power on sub-12 airguns, but it's a feature that could prove handy for plinking in smaller gardens.

CONCLUSION

The Lyra offers a very affordable route into shooting with PCP airguns, whilst showing no obvious signs of corner-cutting in order to achieve its competitive price.