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i definately like the MUM2 but the D-740 is killer as well. either way, vic- i will be getting in touch with you soon, probaly around january. as all the santa money has already been spent. thanks for the help guys.
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IF you aren't Angry, you aren't paying attention
PA, USA
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Either Grow a Pair, or get on the Cattle Car
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Nice rig setup.
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Victor Di Cosola
Tactical Night Vision Company - NVC [email protected] (909) 659-2842 "Long Range Engagements....The Next Best Place to Being There!"...Fear Not The Night, But Fear What Hunts the Night! |
+1. i think that is the setup i am going to run with. how do you like it?
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Though Victor's dedicated IR Illuminator is impressive, I went with the smaller Surefire M1 for my carbine. It fit's the bill perfectly.
I'm looking for an addtional IR unit for navigation and thought about another M1. But I was curious how the Pentagon S2 4-Watt IR Illuminator stands up against the Surefire M1 Infrared Illuminator??? Any opinions/thoughts? Thanks! |
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"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til you understand who's in ruttin' command here." ~Jayne
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Your ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
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Question....Leupold CQ/T. NV capable?
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"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til you understand who's in ruttin' command here." ~Jayne
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Glad you like that D-760 Fred, it's a great scope. I gotta feeling there will be a few more reviews on this NV optic! |
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Victor Di Cosola
Tactical Night Vision Company - NVC [email protected] (909) 659-2842 "Long Range Engagements....The Next Best Place to Being There!"...Fear Not The Night, But Fear What Hunts The Night.... |
Fred and others....Here is something to wet your appetites on the subject of the
D-760. How's this for resolution!! Clump of BUSH atop a small mountain, approx 1000yards away...What bush you say? Right here!! I will be posting MANY more pics here...www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=2&f=209 ESPECIALLY THIS WEEKEND with the D-740! Edited to ad....There was NO MOON OUT AT ALL during these shots, none and it was a hazy night with no help from the stars as well! With these hand-select tubes, who needs the moon and stars anyways!! There WAS a airliner flying over in the 1X shot at aoround the 12 o'clock high position. |
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Victor Di Cosola
Tactical Night Vision Company - NVC [email protected] (909) 659-2842 "Long Range Engagements....The Next Best Place to Being There!"...Fear Not The Night, But Fear What Hunts The Night.... |
Fantastic pics Vic!!!
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Dang'it, get those 740 pics posted!
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Coming! Going out again tonight...This time 7.000 feet up! |
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Victor Di Cosola
Tactical Night Vision Company - NVC [email protected] (909) 659-2842 "Long Range Engagements....The Next Best Place to Being There!"...Fear Not The Night, But Fear What Hunts The Night.... |
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All bleeding stops, eventually.
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Was playing with my D760 last night and had to chime in a bit. The D760 is a PIMP DADDY tool. Got mine through VicD and was hooked up with an Optics HQ hand select SCREAMIN specs tube. Did I mention the D760 was the PIMP DADDY tool?
My house backs up to a preserve and I was messing around with various focal points and imaginary targets and generally staying up late screwing around. Bottom line...if the wind chill was not 40 degrees I would still be out there right now. This is really the first time I put the D760 up to a test of any sort. Surprisingly I found that even thought it is 6x, proper- and easy to adjust- focus, allows you to sight close-in targets at @50 meters almost like a 4x. It is an incredibly clear and versatile night scope. In that respect I figure folks who don't yet have a D760 have the following reasons for not owning one: 1) They can't afford one 2) They don't understand how good it is PIMP DADDY SHIZNIT!!! Special thanks to Micheal and Victor for "breaking" me into the world of night and for having the patience to teach me and hold my hand through various purchases. If it is within your means....buy one now....right now. Seriously! Freddy |
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The arms possessed by the average citizenry must present a realistic deterrent to tyranny and oppression.
GOD BLESS TEXAS!!! |
BTW- I am now a naturalized Texan and live near Austin. I really need to get hooked up with places to shoot at night. Can anyone make any recommendations?
Thanks! Freddy |
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The arms possessed by the average citizenry must present a realistic deterrent to tyranny and oppression.
GOD BLESS TEXAS!!! |
No, these are non-gated.
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Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaag!
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"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til you understand who's in ruttin' command here." ~Jayne
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"This poor bastard bought 5k rounds of ammunition and he is practicing hapkido in a darkened room while the elderly lady across the streets spies on him while the the gay guys are pounding away at each other...AND YOU WANT A PUNCHLINE!!!!!"-Surf
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Any experience with the ITT 7021 day/night scope? Is it commercially available? How about the ~$6k D-830 day/night scope? Both are 2.5-10x56 gen 3.
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"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional
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Those are basically the same. They are both made by Seiler (housing) and ITT tube.
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I guess it is time for another clarification. Apparently a number of people were unsure about the purpose of my posts as well as the relationship between Victor and OpticsHQ. The only reason I posted here was to state a few facts/explanations and correct misrepresentation/confusion about image intensifier tubes. I did not do this to get more sales for us (that is Victor's job hile
This being said, I urge everyone to forward his or her questions to him rather then directly to me, as I will actively support his role of being our representative on this forum. Mike |
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like heron i am wanting to find out who biulds the D-760 opticsHQ claims that the ones they sell come with a warranty card who would the waranty be with ITT or with the manufacurer-biulder of the device
i have seen all the posting for night vison and am wondering if this is the same senario befor the 1994 ban on hicap magazines do i need to go out and buy the 2 units i want now to make shure i get the best possible stuff or can i wait i also see some folks like MSTN biuding units and alot of good feedback is this a good way to go ive bought a NV device before and have gotten burned was told it was 3rd gen and i think its more like 2 maybe 2 pluse the image is ok and its got full field of view not like 1st gen but its got alot of sparkles in it kind of looks like mad ants running around so i am very conserned about who i buy from i dont want another NVD that i dont know what to do with |
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FWIW, I just got a PVS-14 from Vic, and it is definitely TOP SHELF. |
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I was one of the lucky ones to get a PVS-14 Delta kit from Victor... is an exceptional purchase. Is better than described, The PVS-14 housings are reconditioned but I can't tell, LOOKS brand new too me, not a scratch all accessible compartments (battery) are tight just like a new one!! VERY NICE UNIT.
Vic did exactly as he said he would, great comms, fast shipping, overall a very positive experience. Do not hesitate to buy from this member, he's a straight shooter... I can't say enough expressing my satisfaction. Will post more updates on the boards regarding the performance of the tube, it's a delta so don't expect any complaints... perfectly clear and the varible gain is so smooth from bottom to top. Very very low noise signature and did I say NO BLEMS? This kit cost less than my 16 month old USNV-14 (MUM) which has an gen III ultra tube in it. While it is a pretty fine piece of equipment, it's not as nice as the PVS-14D from Vic, and I save some $$'s too! Life is good at night! Thanks again Vic, Bill V. |
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Heron and Mavrick,
I know it is a very unusual concept, but if you want to know something, well...just ask. I would be curious to hear just how "you have tried to find out...with no result". Let's see....between the web site ( www.opticshq.com ), the forum ( www.nightvisionforums.com ), the phone numbers, e-mails etc....I really do need to know if you have attempted to get the information and were unable, because that way I will know what needs to be fixed/addressed. If you did not, well... Overall, I do find it interesting that OpticsHQ got questioned immediately after I posted some info ( http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=252739 ) As far as Victor is concerned, I have known him for about 2 years and have worked with him for over a year now. I do not know of a single customer who has a less then excellent comment about him. Michael |
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Michael - thanks for the reply...
I have spoken with Vic and exchanged e-mails with previously + 1 on Vic as a good guy. so: 1. Who actually assembles the D-760? Are these Russian made optics with a US image tube? 2. What image tube is installed in the D-760 and how is it warranteed? I have not asked you this directly yet but I have asked other sellers and not gotten a response. thanks and regards |
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Heron,
1. The D-760 is assembled by us. The housing is made by Dedal in Moscow and they use the highest grade European glass available. In assembly, we use brand new ITT F9800SELA image intensifiers with Test Data Cards. 2. The tube is F9800SELA and it is warranted through ITT. If there is a problem, you return the scope to us and we send the tube to ITT for repairs replacement. The housing is warranted through us. Hope this helps. Michael |
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sorry for the confusion i didnt think that opticsHQ actually biult them i have seen D760's other places so i thought that the places that sold them probably imported the whole unit and was just a middle man
thanks for the info and the clarification ill order one next week |
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can someone post a pic of the weapon mount for a pvs-18, thanks
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Michael:
thanks for the information on the D-760. I have a few more questions: 1. I found some information on the ITT website on the 9800 series tube. There is one optimized for weapon site applications which I believe is autogated. Which model tube does the D760 use? very close to making a decision |
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You should experience no shift in impact when using PVS-14 with EOTech. The EOTech is parallax free. The NVD will not affect this either weapon mounted or head mounted. Looking through the NVD is no different than your eye looking through the EOTech. If you can see the dot in the window, with your eye or through a tube, the POI will be the same. |
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The 3x on the front of the PVS-14 works great behind the EOTech. This will be more compact than mounting the PVS-14 behing the EOTech with the 4x. The word is the EOTech 4x won't be out till some time in early '06. |
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I have also tried to get information about the d-760 with the select tube with no results. As best as I can tell - and if anyone here can shed some light - please do - the D-760 uses russian made optical components with a US made gen III tube. I got a bit nervous when I couldn't really find out whoa ctually puts the system together. A couple of months back, I started looking for a monocular - lots of people selling them but I ended up buying one from GG&G - an ITT PVS-14 for $3100. I am very pleased with this unit and having the ITT factory warranty is somewhat reassuring on item this expensive good luck - lots of choices out there so do your homework... |
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Mav and Heron....PLEASE read pg. 1 of this thread where I compared the D-760 vs. Raptor. I deal with the D-760 for over a year now and my opinion STILL stands. With a select A, hand select tube, the D-760 CANNOT BE BEAT, well except for the Raptor at a 1000 yards or better! It's half the price and half the weight! Plus the Raptor is now restricted to LE and military new sales only.
Vic Edited to add..Mav, I emailed/IM you on some info. |
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Bones.
It depends on your distance needs. If you are going to be shooting 25-75 yards I would recommend a Mini14, or a PVS14, or a D300 with ITT Hand Select Tube (much cheaper than the Mini's and PVS14's) The Mini14 comes with headgear and rifle mount if purchased at OpticsHQ.com. Like Stated before you will need to use an Aimpoint, Eotech, or IR laser with this setup. But you will not be able to get a precise shot at 75 Yards on a varmint sized target. If You are going to be shooting yotes and varmints at 75-150 yards I would recommend a dedicated Gen III NV Scope, like a D740 or D760 with an ELR IR. You will need the magnification. I know they are heavy and are not interchangable but it is the best for Varmint hunting. I Coyote hunt and I would highly recommend a Gen III Dedicated NV scope and a cheap Gen I NV monocular for navigation. Head over to www.nightvisionforums.com if you need some information. We are glad to answer any of your questions. The Guys at www.opticsHQ.com offer the best customer service and even allow for an equipment upgrade before 60 days if you arent satisfied with your purchase. Send me a PM and I can help you out. |
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IF you aren't Angry, you aren't paying attention
PA, USA
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Either Grow a Pair, or get on the Cattle Car
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Thanks for the pics...Liked the setup...It looks as if those are Larue mounts? What model # are those for the 14 and EO? The BIGGEST issue with th ARMS PVS-14 mount is I cannot leave the helmet mount installed when mounted to the weapon. Thanks Vic |
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"Long Range Engagements....The Next Best Place to Being There!"...But Fear Not The Night, But Fear What Hunts The Night....
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IF you aren't Angry, you aren't paying attention
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Yes, those are LaRue. They offer 2 models of the PVS mount - one for on the flattop and one for one the ECOS-C riser. As you can see, you can leave the helmet mount on. It's a tight fit, but it all works. |
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Ok fellas, I'm in the market for a new night vision device, 3rd generation.
I'll keep it simple so you guys can help me out. 1. It will be used for varmit killing; Coyotes, Hogs, Beaver, etc... ( I live on a small farm, we are plagued with varmits ) 2. I have a Generation 1 Russian scope but it just doesn't have the distance or clarity that I need. It will be sold to fund new optic. 3. I need a Gen. 3 device that will easily switch between guns (goggles or monucular) and be fully compatible with various scopes. I want versatility, I don't have that with the NV scope I have now... it is dedicated to 1 gun only. 4. Everyone here seems dead set on a "monocular", I had my "eye" on goggles... What are the pros / cons of goggles compared to monoculars ? I was assuming that it would be easier using both eyes instead of training 1 eye, am I wrong ? 5. The pvs14 (mono) and pvs7 (goggles) seemed to be priced the same, depending on tube quality. Anyone have experience with both ? I have read through all the other pages in this thread, but I just wanted you guys to see what I will be using it for and help me decide based on what my uses will be. Thanks for any help |
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IF you aren't Angry, you aren't paying attention
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What range are you shooting them at?
Goggles or a monocular are only going to work with Eotechs, Aimpoints and similar 1x optics. They aren't going to work with regular scope. If you goggles or a monocular, you'd need to go one of those optics, OR a laser - visible or infared. If not, you need to go with a better NVG scope. |
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One more question: Where is the best place to buy a PVS-14 or PVS-7, best prices, best service, and best return / exchange policy ??? There are so many online stores, it's hard to know which is the best for a $$ minded consumer. Thanks. |
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Bones,
Sent you IM/Email to give you some options. Vic |
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Is there a paint or "magic marker that is only viewable with NVD?
For example: if you wanted to leave a message written for someone to read that had NV equipment. If so, can someone please post a link for such a product. Thanks. |
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The MAIN difference is the PVS-Delta has the auto shut-off wired for the flip-up mount and the Delta units usually come with a hard case type .50 cal shipping container and data sheet. Direct military sales also come with a LIF lens as well along with the standard demist and sac lens. Hope this helps. |
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Gee. How much for the burlap shirt? |
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"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional
maturity." Sigmund Freud, General Introduction to Psychoanlysis (1952) |
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