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looking for suggestions im trying to move into the nv arena looking at the bushnell equinox z 4.5 x 40 and want something to compliment it i saw a guy with the bushell for 235$ but the batteries die fast with the illuminator thats built in and the illuminator built in is 820? wavelength so its slightly visible i wanted to get something in the 940 ir with the laser built in... cheap please dont insult my budget here i have a mortgage and 2 kids
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As far as an illuminator I picked one up off of Amazon for about $30. Heavy but actually works great.
Ir laser? You're just not going to get a "cheap one". The cheapest one that "works" is the one from Crimson trace or the Lasermax uni IR. I have the Lasermax. I think it was $150.
It's not water proof but I'll (barely) get you into the game.
Honestly for around $300 I think TNVC company makes a quality ir laser. I'm going to go that route eventually.