Pulsar Forward F455 / F455S | Digital NV Front Attachment
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I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this version of a digital night vision clip on?
Night Vision Pulsar Forward thoughts?
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I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this version of a digital night vision clip on?
Pulsar Forward F455 / F455S | Digital NV Front Attachment
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this version of a digital night vision clip on?
I'm also curious about this product. Seems to be very little information out about it. Did you purchase the unit, and if you did, would you share your opinions?
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Basically requires active illumination or fairly substantial moon/ambient light. If you can’t swing “real” NV, this is certainly better than nothing. But if you already have a Gen3 PVS-14. I think you’re better off saving for something better.
Still a bit new to the NV game - appreciate the reply. What quantifies as a “real” NV in the clip on world? Just curious on what clip ons you suggest agnostic to price.
Well, if you do NOT already have at least a PVS-14 for your head, that needs to come first. Don’t even consider anything weapon-mounted until you have that covered. You can use a rifle very effectively out to 100+ yards with a 14 on your head. You can also stick a PVS-14 with 3x USGI magnifier behind any NV-compatible RDS (Aimpoint, EOTech, etc) and that will get you out to 200+ yards. Between IR laser/illuminator and a QD weapon mount a PVS-14 becomes the most versatile NOD available, and they’re relatively inexpensive.
Once you have that covered, then a clip-on begins to make sense. On the somewhat lower end, the Armasight CO is solid. Moving up in the world, there has been a spate of PVS-27 and PVS-30 units flood the market recently. These have been scored at insanely low prices and are best-in-class performers. With a unit like those and good illumination you can reach targets out to 500+ yards on the darkest nights.
Once again - appreciate the feedback.... I know I’m thread hijacking, but one more Q and I’ll move on.
My initial thought was to get a handheld thermal to scan. Get a clip on NV to shoot. Coyote only set up - not afraid to spend some coin, but want to be choosy.
What your saying is I’ll be better off at low mag or no mag with a pvs14 vs going towards an inexpensive clip on? Maybe I use that for a few hunts then make the thermal decision. I just feel like, when I’ve hunted with others equipment, I really wanted to scan with the weapon mounted thermal and wanted to ID the animal with the pvs14. I feel like I rather have the tool to ID on the rifle and the tool to scan in my hands. Is that logic sound?
For hunting specifically, yes thermal rules for scanning. Whether you want it helmet mounted or hold it with your hand really depends on versatility, budget, and more. Thermal doesn't help a whole lot for navigating in your vehicle or walking out to a stand, etc as this is where NV really stands out.
For shooting, I also prefer thermal. There are cheap digital night vision options. Thermal provides for quick target acquisition as well as quick follow ups because you don't have to wait for the muzzle flash to clear.
For shooting, I also prefer thermal. There are cheap digital night vision options. Thermal provides for quick target acquisition as well as quick follow ups because you don't have to wait for the muzzle flash to clear.
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