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jttexas
I have never paid attention to night vision devices, but I have an interest in getting one. I need advice on what manufacturer makes the best one. I want the latest technology for clarity of vision. I would like it to be in the 4x range of power but not required. It needs to be able to handle the recoil from a high power magnum rifle, in the .338 Win Mag category. I would prefer an illuminated reticle. Range finding capability is not required. It should carry a very good warranty, as I deem that to be a pretty good indication of its quality. I would like to keep the cost under 1500.00. I am not going to be buying one soon, I am just trying to get some of the leg work done. Any ideas on what brand I should look at, from this description, would be truly appreciated.
SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
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  • jttexas
    From previous post

    While we're at it any suggestions on an inexpensive NV scope? Read other posts to stay away from Russian ones. Why? I have an AN/PVS-2 for my M-1A, am I going to do any better than this without a small fortune?





    Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my gun.
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  • joshmb1982
    im pretty sure with night vision you really get what you pay for. ive never dealt with any myself but have heard many times that you are better off saving up and getting a good(but expensive) night vision scope vs a cheapo 1st generation that you may be able to afford right now.

    someone else will be able to give you more and better info. but for me. if i didn't have the 1500-3000 dollars to spend on a quality piece of equipment i wouldn't bother. probably why i don't own and NV equipment.
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  • CbtEngr01
    Try here
    http://www.nightvisionscope.com/products_scopes_1.html

    I havn't used them, may want to ask around before buying, but it looks ok.
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  • 264fan
    I've tried 2 of the cheaper ones, they were of no use much past 30 yards. Save up and buy the 1500 dollar one.
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  • wpage
    Sounds like a good question for the military...
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  • jttexas
    Thanks for the input. But I've already heard that one
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  • jttexas
    Is this your Gun? If so is that one of the scopes on the site you referred me too?


    quote:Originally posted by CbtEngr01
    Try here
    http://www.nightvisionscope.com/products_scopes_1.html

    I havn't used them, may want to ask around before buying, but it looks ok.
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  • mcaso
    great site. nothing over $399.99?
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  • jttexas
    I know it's a great sight but I checked the product with other dealers and find it hard to believe they are selling this stuff that cheap! Have you bought from them?
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  • CbtEngr01
    quote:jttexas Posted - 03/23/2010 : 12:00:34 AM

    Is this your Gun? If so is that one of the scopes on the site you referred me too?

    Yes, that is my gun. No, that isn't from that site. I havn't tried anything from the brand in the link I posted. looked good though. think I'll look into it. Have you thought about a laser designator? Its worth the look, I have one, and it works very well. It has more uses than just on a rifle. Check out the ND3 and ND5 http://www.lasergenetics.com/nd3-laser-designator.aspx
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  • Donovan Kirkpatrick
    The guys around here who do night hunts professionally use Night Scopes in the 4K and up range. I think a tricked out rifle is about 10K. They have some wonderful videos showing hunts using noise suppressors and night vision devices Based on talking to a couple of folk who have NV devices, I think you should be looking at Generation 3. If there is a four save up for that. If you buy cheap, you will buy twice. I thinki the web sight is Tactical Hog Control.
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