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Rifle Scopes experience with dedicated NV scope

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I wonder if some of the members would be willing to offer some comments on their experience with dedicated NV scopes, including likes, dislikes, suggestions, etc. Those items are a significant purchase (I am thinking in the 2K to 5K range), so any info will be greatly appreciated.

perhaps something like this

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or

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or

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or here's a member's rig:

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not like this:

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Re: experience with dedicated NV scope

you may be interested in a scope like the D 760 (6X) or D 740 (4X) with the third generation tube. These are essentially a much cheaper versions of the Excalibur "Raptor". The D 760 compares pretty well IMO for a lot less money. It is basically a russian optical unit with a ITT tube. Look up Tactical Night Vision company - Vic is a good guy to deal with. For a dedicated NV rig, I like this a lot better than a PVS 14 and a coupler.
 
Re: experience with dedicated NV scope

http://www.nightvision.com/products/law/product_list.asp?industry_ID=1

ITT Night Enforcer® F7201A


I used one of these for years as an LE Sniper and was very happy with it. I think the original scope was a McMillan, don't know what they use now. First Focal plane Mil Dot reticle. I switched back and forth from day optic to NVS several times, others just used it as a dedicated Night vision rifle. Might be better stuff out there now, but I looked at lots of other gear, and that was the best I could find at the time.
 
Re: experience with dedicated NV scope

I had a ATN. It was junk. Now i have a Morovison Gen III PVS 4 that works great.

What do yo plan on using the scope for?

Edit: If you are patient you can find GREAT deals on used scopes in the for sale section here and on ar15.com
 
Re: experience with dedicated NV scope

Like the raptor 6x very much. No problems, very accurate and reliable.

Nice to be able to fight back for my domestics.