Night Vision Information?
Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of the various levels of Night Vision Scopes available? In particular, From Generation I to Generation V, is each step worth the difference in price, or can I save some money, and still be satisfied as an average user. {My intentions are to use this scope for night coyote hunting}
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The higher the gen ,the higher the light intensity gathering level ,I have had a one and a three ,not much difference to throw a fit about ,level three was a bit clearer ,but I could live with the one easiest on my wallet
the price jump after gen 3 is plain stupid
i will now put ten round mags in all my pre ban guns ,just to show defiance
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what are you going to do about muzzle flash and followup fire? Do they have some kind of a filter 0 -
The big advantage of using the newer generation types is their higher amplification of ambient light, allowing them to remain passive and undetectable in military or surveillance situations. For hunting, I'd say go with a less expensive Generation II and use a strong infrared light source. This IR light will allow you to distinguish targets much further away and also makes it easier to pick up crosshairs. IR lenses for standard handheld spotlights and flashlights can be had through several outlets, such as Cheaper Than Dirt.
Just as important when buying NV systems is the quality of the lenses. The cheap Russian made Gen I or II's often have lenses that seem like you're looking through a fishbowl. Objects in the very center of your field of view will be somewhat clear, but the closer you get to the outer edge the more distorted the image is.0 -
If your wallet can handle the extra cash get at least a GenIII, The tube last longer, Money well spent up front.
If you need some IR light sticks let me know I got cases of them. Someone thought they were bad sticks that did not work. I noticed real quick why and got them given to me.0 -
Thanks for all your input. Saving money is still a priority, and you have been a big help.
Sorry it took me so long to say so, but Thanks again!!!0 -
I've used Gen 2 and Gen 3 back when I was in the Army. It seemed to me Gen 3 had a major user friendly advantage over the Gen 2. The best thing about Gen 3 was that it had 2 eye pieces that went into one lense. This allowed you to make zoom adjustments (for depth perception) on only one lense by using only one hand.
Gen 2, you needed 2 hands to make adjustments. Though I have seen some Gen 2 with 2 eye peices that go down to 1 monicle (for lack better term)
Also Gen 3 was much clearer than Gen 2. Gen 1, I've never used but have been told it's very blurry.
Another thing you need to look for is a system that has a protection for bright white light. You can seriously damage you vision using an older system that doesn't have a white light shut off system or so I was told back in the Army.
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quote:what are you going to do about muzzle flash and followup fire? Do they have some kind of a filter
good ones auto shut down ,like amplified hearing headphones
i will now put ten round mags in all my pre ban guns ,just to show defiance0 -
As for muzzle flash causing problems with light amplification systems, I've fired just about the full range of small arms, short of a .50 BMG, while using NVG's and have never found this to be an issue.
Even short barreled shotguns can be used with no problems, but make sure you've got the head mount cinched down good and tight. Using NVG's are like viewing the world through a toilet paper tube. Followup shots are tough when you're seeing things through one that's flopping around.0
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