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Posted: 7/31/2014 5:24:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All drama aside, I called ATN and got a 1x lens for my Night Spirit for $45. The only  was $12 shipping. Looks like this will end up weapons mounted -- I just have to figure out which weapon and how. My pvs 14 can then dedicate as a monocular/helmet-mount, and I can run an IR with any secondary weapons.Interesting, I had thought of trying the front lens from a PS-14 onto a Night Spirit body and seeing how that worked. Until I started reading this forum I did not realize all the different things you can do to your own night vision units. I have many customers who customize AK's & AR's with new made parts or adapt pieces from other guns, It never occurred to me that night vision was also "modular" to some degree. Richard |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 5:48:55 PM EDT
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Interesting, I had thought of trying the front lens from a PS-14 onto a Night Spirit body and seeing how that worked. Until I started reading this forum I did not realize all the different things you can do to your own night vision units. I have many customers who customize AK's & AR's with new made parts or adapt pieces from other guns, It never occurred to me that night vision was also "modular" to some degree. Richard Quote HistoryQuoted:
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All drama aside, I called ATN and got a 1x lens for my Night Spirit for $45. The only was $12 shipping. Looks like this will end up weapons mounted -- I just have to figure out which weapon and how. My pvs 14 can then dedicate as a monocular/helmet-mount, and I can run an IR with any secondary weapons.Interesting, I had thought of trying the front lens from a PS-14 onto a Night Spirit body and seeing how that worked. Until I started reading this forum I did not realize all the different things you can do to your own night vision units. I have many customers who customize AK's & AR's with new made parts or adapt pieces from other guns, It never occurred to me that night vision was also "modular" to some degree. Richard Did you folks sell the USNV PVS-14 you had on GunBroker? |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 6:14:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you folks sell the USNV PVS-14 you had on GunBroker? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: All drama aside, I called ATN and got a 1x lens for my Night Spirit for $45. The only was $12 shipping. Looks like this will end up weapons mounted -- I just have to figure out which weapon and how. My pvs 14 can then dedicate as a monocular/helmet-mount, and I can run an IR with any secondary weapons.Interesting, I had thought of trying the front lens from a PS-14 onto a Night Spirit body and seeing how that worked. Until I started reading this forum I did not realize all the different things you can do to your own night vision units. I have many customers who customize AK's & AR's with new made parts or adapt pieces from other guns, It never occurred to me that night vision was also "modular" to some degree. Richard Did you folks sell the USNV PVS-14 you had on GunBroker? I have more than just that one unit to sell. We have an E-Bay account that hasn't been active for some time and I want to get some N/V viewers listed for sale. When my main website & GunBroker person returns from vacation these listings should get done. Richard |
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Posted: 8/1/2014 9:33:01 AM EDT
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Interesting, I had thought of trying the front lens from a PS-14 onto a Night Spirit body and seeing how that worked. Until I started reading this forum I did not realize all the different things you can do to your own night vision units. I have many customers who customize AK's & AR's with new made parts or adapt pieces from other guns, It never occurred to me that night vision was also "modular" to some degree. Richard Quote HistoryQuoted:
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All drama aside, I called ATN and got a 1x lens for my Night Spirit for $45. The only was $12 shipping. Looks like this will end up weapons mounted -- I just have to figure out which weapon and how. My pvs 14 can then dedicate as a monocular/helmet-mount, and I can run an IR with any secondary weapons.Interesting, I had thought of trying the front lens from a PS-14 onto a Night Spirit body and seeing how that worked. Until I started reading this forum I did not realize all the different things you can do to your own night vision units. I have many customers who customize AK's & AR's with new made parts or adapt pieces from other guns, It never occurred to me that night vision was also "modular" to some degree. Richard I contacted ATN and apparently they are sold out of the 1x lenses now. |
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Posted: 8/1/2014 6:38:49 PM EDT
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Is the older ATN Night Spirit not the same device as the Armasight Avenger? Maybe Armasight has some additional accessories available.
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Posted: 8/1/2014 7:53:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is the older ATN Night Spirit not the same device as the Armasight Avenger? Maybe Armasight has some additional accessories available. They look exactly the same. Given that Armasight is a spinoff from ATN I bet you are on the right track.
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Posted: 8/1/2014 8:03:43 PM EDT
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They look exactly the same. Given that Armasight is a spinoff from ATN I bet you are on the right track. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is the older ATN Night Spirit not the same device as the Armasight Avenger? Maybe Armasight has some additional accessories available. They look exactly the same. Given that Armasight is a spinoff from ATN I bet you are on the right track. I was wondering what ATN and Armasight had in common, if anything. It seems odd to have two places in San Francisco selling imported NV gear without there being some history there. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/2/2014 10:31:18 AM EDT
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I was wondering what ATN and Armasight had in common, if anything. It seems odd to have two places in San Francisco selling imported NV gear without there being some history there. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is the older ATN Night Spirit not the same device as the Armasight Avenger? Maybe Armasight has some additional accessories available. They look exactly the same. Given that Armasight is a spinoff from ATN I bet you are on the right track. I was wondering what ATN and Armasight had in common, if anything. It seems odd to have two places in San Francisco selling imported NV gear without there being some history there. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile They were one company under the ATN name. Some internal fighting happened and a few took their ball and went home. They started Armasight. So now we have ATN and Armasight. |
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Posted: 8/6/2014 4:06:29 PM EDT
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All drama aside, I called ATN and got a 1x lens for my Night Spirit for $45. The only was $12 shipping. Looks like this will end up weapons mounted -- I just have to figure out which weapon and how. My pvs 14 can then dedicate as a monocular/helmet-mount, and I can run an IR with any secondary weapons.Any updates? Any fitment issues or anything with the 1x lens? |
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Posted: 8/8/2014 12:16:49 PM EDT
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Can anyone with a Night Spirit verify what style tube these are using? MX10130?
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Posted: 8/8/2014 11:14:00 PM EDT
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Any more pics of the condition? Did anyone get a bad looking/poor performing one? I may have to take a chance on one or more of these.
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Posted: 8/9/2014 2:15:41 PM EDT
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I've been poking around on various internet boards and have exchanged several emails now with the nice folks at Apex. It looks like these Night Spirits might actually used MX9916 style tubes with MX10130 tubes going into the PS14's.
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Posted: 8/10/2014 7:42:33 PM EDT
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I can't say what tubes are in these Night Spirits, but here are some photos. FYI the tube image is inverted without the ocular.
Potato pics 
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Posted: 8/11/2014 7:50:32 PM EDT
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LOFL... Great thread... Brings back memories... The more things change....
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Posted: 8/13/2014 11:13:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Samson has sold out of the twist off mounts and has no plans on making another run. They're suggesting the RAM mount for a QD mount that can be used across several platforms. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: <Advertising removed- JLA> Samson has sold out of the twist off mounts and has no plans on making another run. They're suggesting the RAM mount for a QD mount that can be used across several platforms. If you were seeking SAMSON twist off mounts, I have a couple in stock now that will accept the NVM-14, they are listed on the APEX web site. Also, there was a question about the SAMSON PVS-14 mounts and if the PS-14 will fit them. Using one of the PVS-14 mounts that we have in stock I tried it against the PS-14. I discovered that the SAMSON mounting ring is too small for the PS-14. I am working with the SAMSON R&D team now to see what can be created to make the PS-14 fit the PVS-14 mounts. Richard |
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Posted: 8/13/2014 11:18:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've been poking around on various internet boards and have exchanged several emails now with the nice folks at Apex. It looks like these Night Spirits might actually used MX9916 style tubes with MX10130 tubes going into the PS14's. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I have seen the Night Spirit & PS-14 tubes outside of the housings, but can't relate to the "MX" numbers you refer to. Richard |
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Posted: 8/13/2014 1:31:26 PM EDT
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Is there a web page you can point me to that explains the tube styles? I have seen the Night Spirit & PS-14 tubes outside of the housings, but can't relate to the "MX" numbers you refer to. Richard Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've been poking around on various internet boards and have exchanged several emails now with the nice folks at Apex. It looks like these Night Spirits might actually used MX9916 style tubes with MX10130 tubes going into the PS14's. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I have seen the Night Spirit & PS-14 tubes outside of the housings, but can't relate to the "MX" numbers you refer to. Richard Maybe you can post a thread here that shows pictures of the tube(s) used in the various optics? I'm sure Dino and many others can tell us for certain what each one is or what each one is compatible with. |
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Posted: 8/13/2014 2:17:39 PM EDT
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I'm new to the whole night vision deal so what would you recommend between the different options at Apex to mount behind a T-1 and possibly mount to a helmet? Thanks!
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Posted: 8/13/2014 6:42:12 PM EDT
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Is there a web page you can point me to that explains the tube styles? I have seen the Night Spirit & PS-14 tubes outside of the housings, but can't relate to the "MX" numbers you refer to. Richard Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've been poking around on various internet boards and have exchanged several emails now with the nice folks at Apex. It looks like these Night Spirits might actually used MX9916 style tubes with MX10130 tubes going into the PS14's. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I have seen the Night Spirit & PS-14 tubes outside of the housings, but can't relate to the "MX" numbers you refer to. Richard Post pics... They are likely russian tubes, but its the format that matters. I.e. diameter of the tube in mm would help, as would if the tube inverts the image or not would be the two most important factors, along with if they use glass input or a fiber optic input. Any sort of writing on the tubes? |
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Posted: 8/13/2014 7:34:25 PM EDT
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This system uses a proprietary russian tube. Any tube from US manufacturer would not fit in there.
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Posted: 8/13/2014 7:42:06 PM EDT
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Does ATN have any sorce for the 1x lens for the Night Spirit? Or will another 1x lens fit?
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Posted: 8/13/2014 7:51:18 PM EDT
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This system uses a proprietary russian tube. Any tube from US manufacturer would not fit in there. EKRAN EPM66G or EPM66G-2? Or perhaps EPM221G-00-11 or EPM223G-00-11 |
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Posted: 8/13/2014 7:57:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm new to the whole night vision deal so what would you recommend between the different options at Apex to mount behind a T-1 and possibly mount to a helmet? Thanks! When I run out of NVM-14's the PS-14 is also a good fit. The guys here at APEX bought Night Spirits for general viewing and PS-14's for use on rifles. The PS-14 will attach to a J-arm and RHINO mount (as pictured)  Richard |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 1:30:55 PM EDT
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Does ATN have any sorce for the 1x lens for the Night Spirit? Or will another 1x lens fit? No not anymore. We had some NOS left but members from the forum bought that pretty quick. Thanks! |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 8:06:24 PM EDT
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I picked up 3 of the Night Spirits. 2 of them work great and well worth what I paid for them. Very little cleaning needed. The third one on the other hand is the problem. It has the best image of all 3, but only when it stays on. It wont turn on if the battery cap is screwed all the way tight. If I leave it loose it will stay on as long as you dont bump it or move around. I dont want to hassle with it so I am sending the the third one back for a refund tomorrow. If you are looking for a clear and inexpensive unit I would recommend picking one up.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 8:32:13 PM EDT
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Can the night spirit units be mounted to a rhino mount with a j arm?
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Posted: 8/20/2014 11:07:49 AM EDT
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PS-14 from Apex gun parts $799 Bell faction helmet from ebay $27 Rhino bracket, Rhino arm, j arm, mount strap and buckle ebay package deal $59 Maxexpedition battery pouch for counterweight bag ebay $15 USGI chinstrap ebay $16 Streamlight Super Tac ir weapon light ebay $114 Lasermax ir laser ebay $159 Total $1189 I originally said $1100, it was actually about $1200 I am still very pleased with my purchase. Planning on navigating some trails tonight http://<a href=http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o734/PanhandleAR/300blk_zpse38bdb39.jpg</a>" /> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It appears that Apex is a vendor sponsor. I don't think this thread was ever intended to be any kind of a advertising ploy. IMO, the comments that Apex has made have been informative and unbiased. As others have stated, this is a good way to test out NV without having to fork out 3 to 5k. I bought one of the ps-14 units and I am happy with it so far. I know very little about nv, but. I have looked at the TNVC gen comparisons sticky many times, and it looks to be on par for gen 2. I have ordered a skate helmet, mount, ir light, and laser. Everything total is less than $1100, and I think I could recover 75% of my investment if nv is not for me. If I have even half as much fun as I am expecting, I will probably upgrade to gen 3 or 4 and keep this as a backup or loaner. At that point, I will definitely be giving the guys at TNVC a holler Hey Pan, mind telling me where you got all your stuff from? PS-14 from Apex gun parts $799 Bell faction helmet from ebay $27 Rhino bracket, Rhino arm, j arm, mount strap and buckle ebay package deal $59 Maxexpedition battery pouch for counterweight bag ebay $15 USGI chinstrap ebay $16 Streamlight Super Tac ir weapon light ebay $114 Lasermax ir laser ebay $159 Total $1189 I originally said $1100, it was actually about $1200 I am still very pleased with my purchase. Planning on navigating some trails tonight http://<a href=http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o734/PanhandleAR/300blk_zpse38bdb39.jpg</a>" /> you never said where you got the sweet tiger head
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Posted: 8/20/2014 11:40:52 PM EDT
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Which one should have a better image? NVM-14 or PS-14? Just looking for a toy for now. Thanks.
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Posted: 8/28/2014 12:15:03 PM EDT
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Or will another 1x lens fit? Wondering this too. Any ideas? ATN, is it a proprietary lens mount, or is it some sort of standard one from the camera world? |
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Posted: 8/28/2014 6:37:35 PM EDT
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Just ordered the ps14 from apex and pretty much got everything for it from the ee. I will update when Brown truck arrives. Apex has labor day sale going on the ps14 and nvg7 just a heads up.
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Posted: 8/30/2014 11:37:39 PM EDT
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So far, I'm happy with my ps14. Unless it is behind my vortex, then I hate it. I will play with it more and decide if I want to keep it
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Posted: 9/1/2014 8:27:23 AM EDT
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so the unit focused and amplified well handheld and helmet mounted, but it was absolute GARBAGE behind my Vortex SPARC for some reason. visibility was reduced by atleast 75% when mounted behind it, and you could barely make out a tree at about 50ft. I mainly bought it to weapon mount, but after lastnight it is clear it won;t work, atleast with my SPARC. not sure if i want to wait and try a different optic and keep it, or return it and save up to build a gen 3. opinions?
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Posted: 9/1/2014 5:09:39 PM EDT
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so the unit focused and amplified well handheld and helmet mounted, but it was absolute GARBAGE behind my Vortex SPARC for some reason. visibility was reduced by atleast 75% when mounted behind it, and you could barely make out a tree at about 50ft. I mainly bought it to weapon mount, but after lastnight it is clear it won;t work, atleast with my SPARC. not sure if i want to wait and try a different optic and keep it, or return it and save up to build a gen 3. opinions? Most cheap optics don't necessarily work well in the IR regime depending on the lens coatings etc used. The aimpoints with NV settings also have lens coatings that let IR light through better. |
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Posted: 9/2/2014 4:26:28 PM EDT
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Anyone got a pic of the $399 scope mounted on an AR?
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Posted: 9/2/2014 4:33:18 PM EDT
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I just read the entire thread. Saw a few post stating that the Night Spirit had no reticle. I'm guessing this is true for all of them? No red dot, no crosshairs, right?
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Posted: 9/2/2014 4:38:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just read the entire thread. Saw a few post stating that the Night Spirit had no reticle. I'm guessing this is true for all of them? No red dot, no crosshairs, right? |
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Posted: 9/2/2014 4:45:28 PM EDT
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Don't know. I ordered one because it said "scope" in the description. That means that it has a dot or something (to me). I will be really annoyed if it's advertised wrong. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 9/2/2014 4:49:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Night Spirit has no dot or other form of reticle. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I just read the entire thread. Saw a few post stating that the Night Spirit had no reticle. I'm guessing this is true for all of them? No red dot, no crosshairs, right? The Night Spirit has no dot or other form of reticle. |
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Posted: 9/2/2014 4:51:13 PM EDT
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Anyone got a pic of the $399 scope mounted on an AR?  " /> " />
I have not test fired this but seems like it should work. I think it will be best from prone position, too heavy to be accurate from free standing |
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Posted: 9/2/2014 4:54:08 PM EDT
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Damn that is big. Cool pic. If I move my Aimpoint further up the rail will it hold zero?
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Posted: 9/2/2014 5:57:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn that is big. Cool pic. If I move my Aimpoint further up the rail will it hold zero? Depends on how well the rail and the aimpoint clamp is made. It will probably shift you a moa or two.
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Posted: 9/3/2014 9:28:03 PM EDT
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Yea, I just got my helmet in the mail today. Cheap budget build helmet with all parts from ebay. Only been on for about an hour. Feels comfortable walking around in the house. Rhino mount and J arm work perfect http://<a href=http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o734/PanhandleAR/ps14helmet-2_zps5688f5f8.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o734/PanhandleAR/ps14helmet-1_zpsa363c902.jpg</a>" /> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any idea if the pvs-7 would mount to a rhino mount? Has any one tried the ps-14 with j arm and helmet mount? Looking at getting one of these for a walking around set up while hog hunting. Yea, I just got my helmet in the mail today. Cheap budget build helmet with all parts from ebay. Only been on for about an hour. Feels comfortable walking around in the house. Rhino mount and J arm work perfect http://<a href=http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o734/PanhandleAR/ps14helmet-2_zps5688f5f8.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o734/PanhandleAR/ps14helmet-1_zpsa363c902.jpg</a>" /> good for you a fighting setup for $1,200 much better purchase than the third ar15 or the 5th 1911 |
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Posted: 9/4/2014 1:23:35 AM EDT
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Just got the PS14 from Apex and thought I would give a brief impression, and I have no association Apex or any body else. The PS14 that I got was a little dirty but I knew that before purchase, came in a box nicely bubble wrapped. Took it out behind my house which is a small park located in a suburb after a quick lens clean. The unit is missing what looks like a filter or cap that fits on the front lens but again knew that going in also. So why did I get these: the ps14 will be helmet mounted and used as my "walking around" night vision and a pulsar n750 is mounted up to a 300 Blackout with a torch pro. This setup is for hog hunting at a ranch near Freer Texas and coyote hunting on open fields here in northern Illinois. The PS14 was tested on a pretty bright night, lots of ambient light from nearby homes and clear night with pretty bright moon. The IR was never even used this night and will hopefully test on overcast night soon.
I am by no means a night vision expert or a LEO or military so please keep this in mind. The PS14 has two visible blems, no big deal really, as I walked around I would say they worked pretty well and could walk with confidence seeing out able to recognize changes in the ground: like rocks, start of taller grass, grass to pavement etc.. Seems like distances out past maybe 50 yards things get a blur, but I still need to adjust the unit more (diopter and front more). Bottom line: I like this unit for what it is my walking around night vision. Will I get a TNVC PVS-14 one day, yes, but for now this will work for me. Hope this helps anyone looking at these and here are some pics: 
This is after I cleaned up the unit. 
Fence is around 20 yards or so 
tree at aound 10 yards 
Hope this helps and will try to get more field pics in the next few days. Edit: Just wanted to add this unit uses the AA battery and to work power switch you pull out the switch like a plunger than rotate to on or IR. |
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Posted: 9/4/2014 8:34:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just got the PS14 from Apex and thought I would give a brief impression, and I have no association Apex or any body else. The PS14 that I got was a little dirty but I knew that before purchase, came in a box nicely bubble wrapped. Took it out behind my house which is a small park located in a suburb after a quick lens clean. The unit is missing what looks like a filter or cap that fits on the front lens but again knew that going in also. So why did I get these: the ps14 will be helmet mounted and used as my "walking around" night vision and a pulsar n750 is mounted up to a 300 Blackout with a torch pro. This setup is for hog hunting at a ranch near Freer Texas and coyote hunting on open fields here in northern Illinois. The PS14 was tested on a pretty bright night, lots of ambient light from nearby homes and clear night with pretty bright moon. The IR was never even used this night and will hopefully test on overcast night soon. I am by no means a night vision expert or a LEO or military so please keep this in mind. The PS14 has two visible blems, no big deal really, as I walked around I would say they worked pretty well and could walk with confidence seeing out able to recognize changes in the ground: like rocks, start of taller grass, grass to pavement etc.. Seems like distances out past maybe 50 yards things get a blur, but I still need to adjust the unit more (diopter and front more). Bottom line: I like this unit for what it is my walking around night vision. Will I get a TNVC PVS-14 one day, yes, but for now this will work for me. Hope this helps anyone looking at these and here are some pics: http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_191824_resized_zps947b5fb6.jpg This is after I cleaned up the unit. http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_225121_resized_zpsfd6c3fc5.jpg Fence is around 20 yards or so http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_224622_resized_zps652144ad.jpg tree at aound 10 yards http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_224600_resized_zps18bd8d9b.jpg Hope this helps and will try to get more field pics in the next few days. Edit: Just wanted to add this unit uses the AA battery and to work power switch you pull out the switch like a plunger than rotate to on or IR. |
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Posted: 9/4/2014 8:58:32 AM EDT
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Just got the PS14 from Apex and thought I would give a brief impression, and I have no association Apex or any body else. The PS14 that I got was a little dirty but I knew that before purchase, came in a box nicely bubble wrapped. Took it out behind my house which is a small park located in a suburb after a quick lens clean. The unit is missing what looks like a filter or cap that fits on the front lens but again knew that going in also. So why did I get these: the ps14 will be helmet mounted and used as my "walking around" night vision and a pulsar n750 is mounted up to a 300 Blackout with a torch pro. This setup is for hog hunting at a ranch near Freer Texas and coyote hunting on open fields here in northern Illinois. The PS14 was tested on a pretty bright night, lots of ambient light from nearby homes and clear night with pretty bright moon. The IR was never even used this night and will hopefully test on overcast night soon. I am by no means a night vision expert or a LEO or military so please keep this in mind. The PS14 has two visible blems, no big deal really, as I walked around I would say they worked pretty well and could walk with confidence seeing out able to recognize changes in the ground: like rocks, start of taller grass, grass to pavement etc.. Seems like distances out past maybe 50 yards things get a blur, but I still need to adjust the unit more (diopter and front more). Bottom line: I like this unit for what it is my walking around night vision. Will I get a TNVC PVS-14 one day, yes, but for now this will work for me. Hope this helps anyone looking at these and here are some pics: http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_191824_resized_zps947b5fb6.jpg This is after I cleaned up the unit. http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_225121_resized_zpsfd6c3fc5.jpg Fence is around 20 yards or so http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_224622_resized_zps652144ad.jpg tree at aound 10 yards http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_224600_resized_zps18bd8d9b.jpg Hope this helps and will try to get more field pics in the next few days. Edit: Just wanted to add this unit uses the AA battery and to work power switch you pull out the switch like a plunger than rotate to on or IR. Just a heads up the pictures are taken thru a android phone so the resolution is not as good as it looks through the device. Hopefully tonight I will have a chance to get out again, might try a more secluded area away from some suburb lights. I also have a surefire m1 IR on the way which will be mounted to my helmet so that help also. |
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Posted: 9/4/2014 10:41:47 PM EDT
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Thanks for sharing your experience with the PS-14 that you purchased from APEX.
In the pictures taken thru the tube you can see two "indicators" on one side. One is red and will indicate when the IR lamp is on. The other will flash white slowly to indicate a low battery. Speaking of batteries, please do NOT store your Night Vision viewers with the batteries installed! When I spoke to the ATN & US Night Vision people they had some sad tales about units coming in with dead batteries stuck inside. Richard |
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Posted: 9/7/2014 1:49:33 PM EDT
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Just got the PS14 from Apex and thought I would give a brief impression, and I have no association Apex or any body else. The PS14 that I got was a little dirty but I knew that before purchase, came in a box nicely bubble wrapped. Took it out behind my house which is a small park located in a suburb after a quick lens clean. The unit is missing what looks like a filter or cap that fits on the front lens but again knew that going in also. So why did I get these: the ps14 will be helmet mounted and used as my "walking around" night vision and a pulsar n750 is mounted up to a 300 Blackout with a torch pro. This setup is for hog hunting at a ranch near Freer Texas and coyote hunting on open fields here in northern Illinois. The PS14 was tested on a pretty bright night, lots of ambient light from nearby homes and clear night with pretty bright moon. The IR was never even used this night and will hopefully test on overcast night soon. I am by no means a night vision expert or a LEO or military so please keep this in mind. The PS14 has two visible blems, no big deal really, as I walked around I would say they worked pretty well and could walk with confidence seeing out able to recognize changes in the ground: like rocks, start of taller grass, grass to pavement etc.. Seems like distances out past maybe 50 yards things get a blur, but I still need to adjust the unit more (diopter and front more). Bottom line: I like this unit for what it is my walking around night vision. Will I get a TNVC PVS-14 one day, yes, but for now this will work for me. Hope this helps anyone looking at these and here are some pics: http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_191824_resized_zps947b5fb6.jpg This is after I cleaned up the unit. http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_225121_resized_zpsfd6c3fc5.jpg Fence is around 20 yards or so http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_224622_resized_zps652144ad.jpg tree at aound 10 yards http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/firemed13/20140903_224600_resized_zps18bd8d9b.jpg Hope this helps and will try to get more field pics in the next few days. Edit: Just wanted to add this unit uses the AA battery and to work power switch you pull out the switch like a plunger than rotate to on or IR. I had a similar experience as you with my 699 Labor Day ps14 I'll get some pics up ASAP Can anyone confirm if a pvs14 j arm rino mount combo will work? I would say the only negative would be now I have the night vision bug so I'm saving my pennies for a tnvc ps14 now lol |
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Posted: 9/8/2014 4:25:47 PM EDT
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Here is the helmet setup, have Surefire M1 IR on the other side of helmet.
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Posted: 9/11/2014 2:32:42 PM EDT
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Thanks for sharing your experience with the PS-14 that you purchased from APEX. In the pictures taken thru the tube you can see two "indicators" on one side. One is red and will indicate when the IR lamp is on. The other will flash white slowly to indicate a low battery. Speaking of batteries, please do NOT store your Night Vision viewers with the batteries installed! When I spoke to the ATN & US Night Vision people they had some sad tales about units coming in with dead batteries stuck inside. Richard Unless you're using lithium batteries, then you will be fine. |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 2:33:20 PM EDT
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Can the night spirit units be mounted to a rhino mount with a j arm? Yes it can, it's heavy though. |
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