You read that right.  We are proud to introduce our exclusive line of D740 and D760 Night Vision Rifle Scopes in Photonis Gen2 White Phosphor - with factory data sheets that rival U.S. made Gen3 tubes.

We jumped at the chance to offer these Photonis (European)-tubed White Phosphor systems from our buddies over at Night Optics USA.  White Phosphor tubes don't necessarily give you a tactical advantage over green, but they offer more brightness to the image.  The big thing to notice about these particular tubes is that their specs give Gen3 a run for the money, but the price is much lower.  It is not uncommon to see numbers on the these factory data sheets in the mid to high 50's for lp/mm and close to 20 for SNR.  And that's for Gen2.  We have more pics on our website that show some incredible facial identification.  The main thing we wanted to do was offer the community a night vision scope of quality at an affordable price.  What better platform to work from than the storied D-Series scopes from Night Optics USA?  We've used their products for years and were blown away all over again when they showed us these.  

Now, these are Gen2, so they are not autogated.  But, that just means you should have a decent flash suppressor or can on the gun.  But, what really takes the cake with these Gen2's is that they are .50 BMG capable.  So, if you want to canon a 500lb hog with a large caliber rifle, we've got your huckleberry.

Check them out here:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_209/264649_Gen2_White_Phosphor_Night_Vision_Scopes_that_rival_Gen3.html

Many will realize this is our first offering of WPT. We've said it for years and I will say it now again. WPT IMHO and our staffs opinion does not give you any tactical advantage nor see better than their green phosphor counterparts. Some folks feel it's more relaxing to their eyes.

We chose this tube as it was a Photonis tube and can take a recoil beating and that just happened to be their WP tube. Our customers also wanted a better cost which was another major factor in our decision on this platform.

The D-Series was also chosen as it's really stood the test of time for over 10 years now. I know some folks have expressed their concern with new products and companies. I've owned a D-760 now for over 7 years and it still hammers away!

After all the legendary history here on the NV forum of so-called taped reticles, cheap plastic parts, prone to stripping etc...Here we are with the same scopes still work horsing the community.

Vic

CJ7 your are spot on as always and bring up points I've said in the past and must state here as you have.  MOST times G2SHP shows up better on camera vs. Gen 3 tubes due to the absolute brightness of the G3 tube the camera has a hard time handling high gain most times. Also taking pics through the tube of rifle scopes can be a challenge as you see distortion on the sides on the image as well. These tubes while rival Gen 3's resolution, still do not have the pure brightness of their G3 counterparts and when it gets really dark out there, IR Lum is a must.  Which brings me to the lighting condition of the pics Chip inadvertently left out.  

Dark sky, half moon as you can see shadows of the surrounding tree's.  

Thanks for bringing up these important points CJ7.


Vic

Ambient was clear skies, half moon, no illuminator

Here is a pic with the 6x at 100.  The facial ID is very apparent here which I am very impressed with.

Actually even lower for both, take $100 off with our IRS Sales going on right now.

Yes, the tree's in the background are very close to 200.  Another good question you have on the typical urban settings...As you know, the Gen 2SHP has a MUCH lower HALO and handle artificial light quite well.

As for the lenses of the 760 they are a slower lens, but the 790 is on a whole new playing field. I do not have the actual F/stop numbers on this system but when I see a 30% INCREASE in resolution and contrast, I know something drastic has been changed in the glass itself while still using a 64LP modern G3 tube.

Vic

Mislabeled.  Just talked with Chip. We tooks pics with Lum and without.  (Here's the one with no IR LUM with 50% moon as you see the tree shadows).   Thanks for the heads up!

We take all pics with active lum and without.  We're glad you saw that.

Vic

Here is a 25 yard pic with the D-740 Gen2 SHP.  The clarity for this low priced NV scope is pretty impressive for $2799.00. Even see's our own Eric's famed goatee mug in high detail. Not sure if that is a good thing or not!

Yeah well, if you knew Eric, you'd know he deserves a good nut shot.  haha