I did a search and didn’t find any threads really getting into the different current NV binocular offerings. Depending on my divorce and tax situation in the next month I may be looking at a pair in the near future. I don’t need absolute best, but I don’t want observably inferior units to save $1500. I’m pretty sure I want aluminum housings and I like the Manticore R. Based on the resounding reps I’m thinking I’d like L3 Harris tubes. I plan to go to a couple reputable dealers before plunking down money and fortunately there is a very well regarded dealer in the next county over. On of my huge questions would be the focus on FOM. They have a couple nice tubes. One with an FOM of 2200 and another with 1700-1800. What are the chances I’ll notice this for roughly $1500? My eyes are definitely not as good as they were, but I still don’t need glasses. I plan to do some night time run and gun stuff with some local guys and I plan to use these at every opportunity including non-FA related. I’ve already set up my NV rifle in 300BLK out with an Eotech EXPS3 on Unity riser and Holosun Iris 3. Please share any and all experiences and opinions you have. I’m looking at spending between $8500 - 10k on the units and hope to do a package deal with the mount, bump helmet, ear pro and helmet mounts etc. I’m thinking Sordans have a good rep vs cost ratio.
These are what I’m looking at. I love the on board IR illuminator
These are what I’m looking at. I love the on board IR illuminator
