Rifle Scopes Night Vision Options

[dbransco]

I was wondering if you guys could give me some recommendations on night vision optics. This is my first post and I tried (extensively) to search for related topics; however, was not successful.

I am a civilian now (hopefully soon to be FLE). I just purchased an LWRC REPR (.308) and was looking for a good quality night optic. My current use would be primarily coyote control; however, I would like to have something that could also be effective in a LE role. I liked the idea of a PVS-14 because of its multiple uses (head mounted, weapon mounted, etc.), but it turns out the PVS-14 is not rated for 308 recoil. I am now considering the D-760 night vision scope. Are there any better choices for my intended application. I am new to night vision and as I mentioned, I would like something with lots of versatility if possible. I would also like something that could be QD mounted inline with my day optic so I did not have to switch day and night optics continously (D-760 would be dedicated night optic).

Any assistance is much appreciated and I thank you in advance.

 

[cgmaster1]

Re: Night Vision Options

I love the an/pvs-22 and others like it. I think i would skip the pvs-14 and get a thermal viewer and then get a nv scope like the d-760 or if you could afford it the pvs-22 or something simmilar. The thermal is great for picking targets out then uses the nv scope to take the shot.

 

[pinzmann]

Re: Night Vision Options

I have the D-740 on my 6.8 AR and it works great. Have a QR mount and I just switch between my MK4 and the 740. The 760 is considerably larger but on a AR10 that probably wouldn't make much difference. I shot with a guy who had a PVS-22 and my 740 performed the better of the two.

 

[308crosshairs]

Re: Night Vision Options

All good recommendations from those guys. That is how i use the pvs14 to locate what i am huntin, then switch to my dedicated N/V AR15 for the shot. The D-740/760 with a pvs14 will work very well for you. I found out that the rifle with the n/v scope plus suppresser was too heavy to just scan for very long, that is were the pvs14 helped from getting worn out from scanning with a heavy rifle.

The PVS22/26 or 27 are great scopes. I have used them but then again heavy with a rifle. I hunt mostly over bait, so the haulin around is keep to a minimum.

 

[308crosshairs]

Re: Night Vision Options

You may want to contact Victor at www.tacticalnightvision.com, he will help you with any questions that you have, he is GTG.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: Night Vision Options

2nd on that pvs 22,

 

[dbransco]

Re: Night Vision Options

I am thoroughly impressed with the vast amount of knowledge that can be had on this site! Thank you guys for the information and please don't stop. This is an expensive purchase and I would like to do it right.

Do you feel that the Generation 3 Pinnacle Autogated technology is worth the added cost (It's really not all that significant) for the gained performance over the Gen. 2 plus or standard Gen.3?

Thanks again!

 

[BigBoss0311]

Re: Night Vision Options

+1 for asking Victor at TNVC. He posts here under Victor-TNVC I believe. He also frequents the night vision section on arfcom. Get hold of him and he will give you more knowledge about this than you can imagine.

 

[308crosshairs]

Re: Night Vision Options

The thermal units be it scope or a hand held do have an advantage over n/v. Sometimes you may not see a critter in the shadows with n/v, but with thermal devices there is no hiding in shadows. A friend and i were huntin and he picked out a yote in the shadow, i however could not see him with my n/v scope until he stepped out of the shadow. This is something to keep in mind. The thermal units are pricy, more so than plain n/v.

 

[300LW]

Re: Night Vision Options

The D-740/760 is probably the best bang/buck but it does get heavy. Wish I'd had the money for a PVS-22 at the time but I'm still happy with the D-740.

Decide on your budget and call Victor, he'll set you straight.

 

[Jackalope33B]

Re: Night Vision Options

YES, get the Generation 3 Pinnacle Autogated. There is a significant difference in the picture. Its only about $400 more, but when you are spending $3k on NV, whats another $400?

 

[edwin907]

Re: Night Vision Options

The 740 is the best bang for the buck, but if you can swing it, get the MilSpec AN/PVS-22. It gives you a level of performance that can be appreciated by the long range shooter. You will not regret it, that much I can promise.
For the record, I have a NQPVS-14, D-760 GenIII, and a AN/PVS-22.
If that is too much money, I'd advise waiting for the M4000 WASP with Pinnacle tube, to be released soon, I hope.

 

[Bacarrat]

Re: Night Vision Options

We did a NVD shoot last month.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1990329#Post1990329

I really like the D740 for a dedicated optic. No problems at 300 shooting a man sized steel with no illumination. Clip ons like the PVS22 would also be a good option, but they are heavy. I think it's heavier then a D740 by 10oz if I remember correctly. We just got in a PVS24 the other day that I am wanting to test out. It feels much lighter then the 22 and I like the controls to turn it on since when you turn it on, it starts on low and you turn the gain up. The 22 is reversed. The focus is also different and much simpler with the 24 as well. If I had the money, I would probably go with a 22 or a 24. But I do like the versatility of a head mounted NVD and just running a IR light or laser on the weapon and rocking on.