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9/11/2024 10:38:20 AM EDT
[#1]
Just an update, of no update!  My stuff is still in storage at this point.  Looking at 2-3 weeks before I get un-packed and set up.  

On all these Chinese mounts n so forth.  I am not going to pay for outrageous domestic stuff, so I am going to continue to buy, test, and modify as required, Chinese kit.  I like having the functionality of a dove tail mount, across helmet and rail platforms.  Yes, they can be a crap shoot, yes they may require some modification on your part.  I accept those terms; you may not.  

Is FTS a requirement?  For me, yeah I want it, both for magnifier and thermal.  But that is not to say you need it.  What I really like is having a dovetail shoe which allows me to pouch it up and hand scan, or easily weapons/helmet-mount it.  The FTS just allows you to quickly switch up to other aiming modes, especially at closer ranges.  Or you can just remove it, if "quickly" isn't an issue.  

There are LOTS of mounting choices here.  The SOTAC stuff is "A" way of doing things.  As in anything, there are up-sides, and down-sides.  

On another note, I'm having fun hand-scanning with this thing.  It's a real game-changer, walking around with this thing at night.  My advice would be for a guy to get a good -14 and one of these before dropping coin on binos.   Until we have good civvie fusion, I think this is the way to go.
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9/11/2024 4:28:40 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Diz:
Just an update, of no update!  My stuff is still in storage at this point.  Looking at 2-3 weeks before I get un-packed and set up.  

On all these Chinese mounts n so forth.  I am not going to pay for outrageous domestic stuff, so I am going to continue to buy, test, and modify as required, Chinese kit.  I like having the functionality of a dove tail mount, across helmet and rail platforms.  Yes, they can be a crap shoot, yes they may require some modification on your part.  I accept those terms; you may not.  

Is FTS a requirement?  For me, yeah I want it, both for magnifier and thermal.  But that is not to say you need it.  What I really like is having a dovetail shoe which allows me to pouch it up and hand scan, or easily weapons/helmet-mount it.  The FTS just allows you to quickly switch up to other aiming modes, especially at closer ranges.  Or you can just remove it, if "quickly" isn't an issue.  

There are LOTS of mounting choices here.  The SOTAC stuff is "A" way of doing things.  As in anything, there are up-sides, and down-sides.  

On another note, I'm having fun hand-scanning with this thing.  It's a real game-changer, walking around with this thing at night.  My advice would be for a guy to get a good -14 and one of these before dropping coin on binos.   Until we have good civvie fusion, I think this is the way to go.
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I’m hoping my SOTAC stuff gets here soon so I can monkey around with the RH25 over the left eye and my ‘pretty good specs for a 2014 filmed green tube’ OMNI VII PVS-14 from TNVC over the right. The -14 technically has better specs than the filmless WP RNVGs, so I’m interested to see how going back to a single tube, but with thermal available, does compared to duals.
9/12/2024 6:06:55 AM EDT
[#3]
Is this the link to the latest RH-25 firmware? Read a post on another site that mentioned it increased the image clarity.
Just curious if anyone else has tried it.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0520/8123/0009/files/Infiray_PFalcon_640___PFalcon_384_-_Firmware_Update.pdf?v=1712146419
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9/12/2024 7:50:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Fongman:
Is this the link to the latest RH-25 firmware? Read a post on another site that mentioned it increased the image clarity.
Just curious if anyone else has tried it.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0520/8123/0009/files/Infiray_PFalcon_640___PFalcon_384_-_Firmware_Update.pdf?v=1712146419
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I connect my phone to the device and check for a firmware update. I just did it on my RH25 and there was no updates available.

That might be legit, but the link is shopify and not iray. It also looks like it might be just for the Pfalcon 640. I'd go the safe route and just check for an update by connecting your phone to the device.
9/13/2024 6:40:22 AM EDT
[#5]
It's legit, it's the link that is posted on the Cold Harbour Supply RH25/PFN640+ website for the newest firmware update.
I installed this on my PFN640+, the device works fine! Unfortunately it didn't work through the phone app even though I followed the instructions. I had to use the Infiray GUI software that was included in one of the previous firmware update releases.
9/13/2024 1:25:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By sbye:


I connect my phone to the device and check for a firmware update. I just did it on my RH25 and there was no updates available.

That might be legit, but the link is shopify and not iray. It also looks like it might be just for the Pfalcon 640. I'd go the safe route and just check for an update by connecting your phone to the device.
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Sorry, I should have posted where I found the update. It does look sketchy if you didn't know where I found it.

I just spent an hour trying to connect my iphone to my RH25 - no luck. I'm gonna give it a rest. The unit is working for what I use it for, no sense in screwing it up.
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9/13/2024 1:26:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By javemtr:
It's legit, it's the link that is posted on the Cold Harbour Supply RH25/PFN640+ website for the newest firmware update.
I installed this on my PFN640+, the device works fine! Unfortunately it didn't work through the phone app even though I followed the instructions. I had to use the Infiray GUI software that was included in one of the previous firmware update releases.
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Did you happen to notice a significant upgrade in the image with the new update?

BTW your SBR is working great - thanks for all the effort you put into that project.
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9/13/2024 2:13:44 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Fongman: Did you happen to notice a significant upgrade in the image with the new update?
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Originally Posted By Fongman: Did you happen to notice a significant upgrade in the image with the new update?
I can't fully quantify it, but the image is definitely better.

Originally Posted By Fongman: BTW your SBR is working great - thanks for all the effort you put into that project.
Great, thank you! Any feedback is welcome! The more data, the better.
9/14/2024 8:13:12 PM EDT
[#9]
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Originally Posted By Fongman:


Sorry, I should have posted where I found the update. It does look sketchy if you didn't know where I found it.

I just spent an hour trying to connect my iphone to my RH25 - no luck. I'm gonna give it a rest. The unit is working for what I use it for, no sense in screwing it up.
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Common problem for people is you have to connect to it as a wifi network. So look under wifi networks available.
9/15/2024 8:14:42 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By hydrostatic_cling:

Common problem for people is you have to connect to it as a wifi network. So look under wifi networks available.
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Yeah, I think I did that. Phone sees the wifi signal. The password self loaded, 123456789, I connected to it.

But  the app still does not see the unit.

This kind of stuff always frustrates me, so I really do thank you for the suggestion.
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10/3/2024 1:27:14 PM EDT
[#11]
Finally got one of these.  Deal in the EE I couldn't pass up.  It's great!  The menu/button navigation is a bit cumbersome.  I can see that being an issue when hunting.  As awesome as it is, I think I may list it and go a different direction.

10/3/2024 3:32:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Glck1911:
Finally got one of these.  Deal in the EE I couldn't pass up.  It's great!  The menu/button navigation is a bit cumbersome.  I can see that being an issue when hunting.  As awesome as it is, I think I may list it and go a different direction.

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If it is just the menu navigation that's putting you off you might give it a bit more time.  I had the same experience with it at first but after a few dozen hours wearing it as a HMT I've gotten use to it.

They really do need to add a setting to lock it into a mode though.
10/3/2024 3:42:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Glck1911][Edited] [#13]
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Originally Posted By MtnRoamer:


If it is just the menu navigation that's putting you off you might give it a bit more time.  I had the same experience with it at first but after a few dozen hours wearing it as a HMT I've gotten use to it.

They really do need to add a setting to lock it into a mode though.
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Yeah,  been playing with it a bit and it's growing on me.  This thing is cool and I think I'm going to keep it.  A mode lock feature would be great though.  I can already tell that could be a bit annoying.  


I didn't previously realize how small these things are.  I used to have a Super Yoter C and that thing was like putting an aircraft carrier in front of your scope. I know the performance of this isn't going to match the SYC, but the size trade off is worth it IMO.  This thing is tiny.  Really impressive capabilities for the size.
10/3/2024 4:17:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Glck1911:
Finally got one of these.  Deal in the EE I couldn't pass up.  It's great!  The menu/button navigation is a bit cumbersome.  I can see that being an issue when hunting.  As awesome as it is, I think I may list it and go a different direction.

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The menu navigation was a little odd at first, but you get used to it quickly.

I was able to get some cool videos and pictures the other day with mine.

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10/3/2024 7:54:17 PM EDT
[#15]
So where is this new firmware?
10/3/2024 8:19:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By hydrostatic_cling:
So where is this new firmware?
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I dont see anything for the RH25 on the app or the iRay website. I think it's only for the PFalcon 640.
10/3/2024 8:57:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Glck1911][Edited] [#17]
Okay, loving this thing.  Have encountered one problem though.  I can connect to the wifi, but it says "No internet Connection".  Anyone delt with this?

Also, I was skeptical of the stand alone mode because of the 1X.  This thing looks like it will be way more useable than I thought it would be as a scope.
10/4/2024 4:14:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: towerofpower94][Edited] [#18]
Thanks to the SBR and some Chinese fellars making parts KAC can’t be bothered to produce; I have predator vision now.

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I was worried the B/W with red hot would mess with my brain due to the -14 being a decade old OMNI7, but I guess I’m so right eye dominant I just focus on the NV and let red highlights pop into my head.

Going to be traveling for work next week and should have a chance to hike around in some very low light areas to see if I really like it.

Thanks again to @javemtr for the SBR
10/4/2024 4:29:50 PM EDT
[#19]
i may end up with two rh25s new in the box on a trade deal so if anybody is looking to get one, let me know, it'll help me decide to take the deal or not
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10/4/2024 7:04:11 PM EDT
[#20]
I picked up a RH25 and got it in last week. I’m running an opscore fast SF helmet, opscore ear pro, Wilcox mount with KAC bridge with pvs14 on left & RH25 on right. I bought the ADM dovetail & weapon mount with the RH25 purchase.

Thermal is pretty amazing. I don’t know why the Iray app doesn’t recognize or have the RH25 as a product selection. I was a to do the update thx to this thread.

Still trying to figure it out. Will be dialing in the weapons mount this weekend to a SR15 in front of a Night force 1-8x Atacr.
10/4/2024 7:20:28 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By AZC:
I picked up a RH25 and got it in last week. I’m running an opscore fast SF helmet, opscore ear pro, Wilcox mount with KAC bridge with pvs14 on left & RH25 on right. I bought the ADM dovetail & weapon mount with the RH25 purchase.

Thermal is pretty amazing. I don’t know why the Iray app doesn’t recognize or have the RH25 as a product selection. I was a to do the update thx to this thread.

Still trying to figure it out. Will be dialing in the weapons mount this weekend to a SR15 in front of a Night force 1-8x Atacr.
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Hmmm. Mine seems to have it, but maybe the picture is incorrect? That could be my problem.


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10/4/2024 10:29:18 PM EDT
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Hmmm. Mine seems to have it, but maybe the picture is incorrect? That could be my problem.


https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/507494/IMG_9225_png-3340447.JPG


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Strange, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. But it doesn’t show it as an option.
10/4/2024 10:43:44 PM EDT
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Strange, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. But it doesn’t show it as an option.
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Well don’t feel too bad, because I still can’t get it to connect
10/5/2024 10:36:58 AM EDT
[#24]
I downloaded the iRay app, turned the wifi on in the PFN640 menu, and successfully connected my iPhone using 123456789 as the password….and nothing.

I even turned cellular off, as the Steiner app needs that to view on the phone, but it never let me step through the upgrade process, access files on the device, or use the viewfinder setting in the app.

I looked through the device lists and didn’t see any of the RH/MH products.

What am I doing wrong ?

This is the correct app, yes?

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10/5/2024 6:57:02 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By towerofpower94:
I downloaded the iRay app, turned the wifi on in the PFN640 menu, and successfully connected my iPhone using 123456789 as the password….and nothing.

I even turned cellular off, as the Steiner app needs that to view on the phone, but it never let me step through the upgrade process, access files on the device, or use the viewfinder setting in the app.

I looked through the device lists and didn’t see any of the RH/MH products.

What am I doing wrong ?

This is the correct app, yes?

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/302703/IMG_6379_png-3340919.JPG
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I get the same screen on the app but was able to connect via WiFi
10/5/2024 8:36:34 PM EDT
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I get the same screen on the app but was able to connect via WiFi
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Originally Posted By AZC:
Originally Posted By towerofpower94:
I downloaded the iRay app, turned the wifi on in the PFN640 menu, and successfully connected my iPhone using 123456789 as the password….and nothing.

I even turned cellular off, as the Steiner app needs that to view on the phone, but it never let me step through the upgrade process, access files on the device, or use the viewfinder setting in the app.

I looked through the device lists and didn’t see any of the RH/MH products.

What am I doing wrong ?

This is the correct app, yes?

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/302703/IMG_6379_png-3340919.JPG



I get the same screen on the app but was able to connect via WiFi


My phone says it’s connected, but as I step through the app it just kicks back.

It appears there are no pending updates, but being able to pull media and use it as a view finder would be cool.

Could the fact that it’s a PFN640 have an impact?
10/6/2024 1:54:27 AM EDT
[#27]
Someone mind linking me either here or via IM to the SOTAC skeetir FTS clone mount? Want to test it out before I drop big coin on the real Wilcox, which is backordered, anyways. Have a HRF mount inbound.
10/6/2024 2:08:10 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By vanquishings:
Someone mind linking me either here or via IM to the SOTAC skeetir FTS clone mount? Want to test it out before I drop big coin on the real Wilcox, which is backordered, anyways. Have a HRF mount inbound.
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I had a Wilcox on backorder, but got a SOTAC that seems 100%.  Very tight fit, no wobble.

Ebay seller SOTAC Tactical https://www.ebay.com/str/wyhckx1

Item: Tactical G33 Mounts Flip-To-Side Quick Detach w/ 5/8" Riser for EOT 3X Magnifier
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293880230077
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10/6/2024 7:48:16 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By mPisi:

I had a Wilcox on backorder, but got a SOTAC that seems 100%.  Very tight fit, no wobble.

Ebay seller SOTAC Tactical https://www.ebay.com/str/wyhckx1

Item: Tactical G33 Mounts Flip-To-Side Quick Detach w/ 5/8" Riser for EOT 3X Magnifier
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293880230077
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Originally Posted By mPisi:
Originally Posted By vanquishings:
Someone mind linking me either here or via IM to the SOTAC skeetir FTS clone mount? Want to test it out before I drop big coin on the real Wilcox, which is backordered, anyways. Have a HRF mount inbound.

I had a Wilcox on backorder, but got a SOTAC that seems 100%.  Very tight fit, no wobble.

Ebay seller SOTAC Tactical https://www.ebay.com/str/wyhckx1

Item: Tactical G33 Mounts Flip-To-Side Quick Detach w/ 5/8" Riser for EOT 3X Magnifier
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293880230077


And the SBR will interface with that, yes? I’m loving the lock up between it and the SOTAC bridge so far.
10/6/2024 11:17:59 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By towerofpower94:
And the SBR will interface with that, yes? I’m loving the lock up between it and the SOTAC bridge so far.
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Yes, I'm using the SBR rail, I couldn't remember the name last night.
Sits a little high for the ACOG on Larue mount, but works fine through the scope.  The catch to release the flip to side is right at the back, so it's pretty tight with the ACOG base.  Most other scopes will be fine since there is more room there.  I'm about to move it to another rifle, but at only $70 each I could see having these on a number of rifles.

Ha, I had not noticed until these pictures that it has a fake Wilcox logo on it.  I'm actually sad about that
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10/6/2024 1:09:28 PM EDT
[#31]
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Originally Posted By mPisi:

Yes, I'm using the SBR rail, I couldn't remember the name last night.
Sits a little high for the ACOG on Larue mount, but works fine through the scope.  The catch to release the flip to side is right at the back, so it's pretty tight with the ACOG base.  Most other scopes will be fine since there is more room there.  I'm about to move it to another rifle, but at only $70 each I could see having these on a number of rifles.

Ha, I had not noticed until these pictures that it has a fake Wilcox logo on it.  I'm actually sad about that
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13081/a1_jpg-3342001.JPG
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Thanks for the pictures. I also had the same question, after I had read the real wilcox mag FTS and Skeetir one have a different footprint. I snagged one of the SOTACs in FDE, I'll let yall know how it works with the HRF once everything gets here.
10/6/2024 2:14:09 PM EDT
[#32]
Got mine zeroed in front of my 1-6 yesterday. Slapping small steel gongs at 200 was easy once I figured out what I was shooting at (zeroed in the middle of the day, everything is hot).  Couldn’t see the steel at 300.

Should be able to get out and spill some blood with it this coming weekend.

10/6/2024 3:42:02 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mPisi:

Yes, I'm using the SBR rail, I couldn't remember the name last night.
Sits a little high for the ACOG on Larue mount, but works fine through the scope.  The catch to release the flip to side is right at the back, so it's pretty tight with the ACOG base.  Most other scopes will be fine since there is more room there.  I'm about to move it to another rifle, but at only $70 each I could see having these on a number of rifles.

Ha, I had not noticed until these pictures that it has a fake Wilcox logo on it.  I'm actually sad about that
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13081/a1_jpg-3342001.JPG
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Originally Posted By towerofpower94:
And the SBR will interface with that, yes? I’m loving the lock up between it and the SOTAC bridge so far.

Yes, I'm using the SBR rail, I couldn't remember the name last night.
Sits a little high for the ACOG on Larue mount, but works fine through the scope.  The catch to release the flip to side is right at the back, so it's pretty tight with the ACOG base.  Most other scopes will be fine since there is more room there.  I'm about to move it to another rifle, but at only $70 each I could see having these on a number of rifles.

Ha, I had not noticed until these pictures that it has a fake Wilcox logo on it.  I'm actually sad about that
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13081/a1_jpg-3342001.JPG
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Thanks for confirming.
10/6/2024 5:09:03 PM EDT
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Thanks to the folks showing off their setups utilizing the SBR.
From the feedback I've received, the Sotac mounts have been fairly consistent. Regardless whether it's the SkeetIR or magnifier version, the SBR should interface correctly with all of them. The same goes for the KVC/RQE dovetail bridge.
10/6/2024 6:12:11 PM EDT
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The same goes for the KVC/RQE dovetail bridge.
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Interestingly, I have a real iRay pictail, and it doesn't fit with the fake RQE/KAC bridge mount.

My OSS shoes (real or fake) on both of my PVS-14s work, but the real pictail gets stuck in the RQE knockoff. Dovetail will go IN, but won't come OUT. It was good and STUCK.
I had to jimmy the fake RQE open with a tool to release my RH optic.

Years ago, when the article on page 1 first came out, I made some of my own "picrail" kind of things that worked in various bridges as well as my real Wilcox G24 and Wilcox flip mounts. (I think I might have posted 3D renderings of a proto a dozen pages back in this thread.) THAT one doesn't get stuck. Not sure if the real RQE has the same problem as the fake one.

Just a heads up on fitment for anyone thinking about buying the fake bridge.
10/7/2024 6:06:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By vanquishings:
Someone mind linking me either here or via IM to the SOTAC skeetir FTS clone mount? Want to test it out before I drop big coin on the real Wilcox, which is backordered, anyways. Have a HRF mount inbound.
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Just to tag up on this. Can someone post a full parts list of the chinesium bridge set up to run a PVS-14 and this helmet mounted with the same eye relief? I've seen so many different set ups and adapters and KVC stuff mentioned that I'm not sure what the final judgement was. Might be worth pinning on the first page, as well.
10/7/2024 8:35:12 PM EDT
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Just to tag up on this. Can someone post a full parts list of the chinesium bridge set up to run a PVS-14 and this helmet mounted with the same eye relief? I've seen so many different set ups and adapters and KVC stuff mentioned that I'm not sure what the final judgement was. Might be worth pinning on the first page, as well.
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eBay links have aids when I post them from my phone, but here is what I used not 15min ago to see a raccoon at 20yds and a mouse that I could get facial details off of at 5yds. I never saw the coon with my -14 and only ‘saw’ the mouse once I tuned on my helmet IR light and got a glint from its eyes.

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ETA: both are from SOTAC. Search with those description words and find the matching pics.
10/8/2024 12:45:22 AM EDT
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eBay links have aids when I post them from my phone, but here is what I used not 15min ago to see a raccoon at 20yds and a mouse that I could get facial details off of at 5yds. I never saw the coon with my -14 and only ‘saw’ the mouse once I tuned on my helmet IR light and got a glint from its eyes.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/302703/IMG_6386_jpeg-3343337.JPG

ETA: both are from SOTAC. Search with those description words and find the matching pics.
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Appreciate it. I saw a few where the RH25 was about an inch forward of the PVS14, so wanted to make sure I was getting all the right pieces for the right set up and not mixing and matching. Just using this thing in handheld is wild, can't wait to get my clip on and helmet set ups sorted.
10/8/2024 5:09:43 AM EDT
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Appreciate it. I saw a few where the RH25 was about an inch forward of the PVS14, so wanted to make sure I was getting all the right pieces for the right set up and not mixing and matching. Just using this thing in handheld is wild, can't wait to get my clip on and helmet set ups sorted.
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The JV Innovations SBR is supposed to remedy that.

10/8/2024 6:53:36 AM EDT
[#40]
Well, the reality is that you still need an Obverse Shoe Set (OSS) on your PVS-14 to get them perfectly aligned.
If you have Noisefighters bridge with the standard PVS-14 arm and their dovetail adapter, it will align as well. But that's because Noisefighters built an offset into their dovetail adapter from the start.
10/8/2024 7:06:10 AM EDT
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The JV Innovations SBR is supposed to remedy that.

https://jv-innovations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JVI_SBR_6.jpg
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Originally Posted By vanquishings:


Appreciate it. I saw a few where the RH25 was about an inch forward of the PVS14, so wanted to make sure I was getting all the right pieces for the right set up and not mixing and matching. Just using this thing in handheld is wild, can't wait to get my clip on and helmet set ups sorted.


The JV Innovations SBR is supposed to remedy that.

https://jv-innovations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JVI_SBR_6.jpg


Correct. I know I put that in my post a few days back with a helmet pic, but for clarity, I’m using the SBR.
10/8/2024 3:34:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By javemtr:
Well, the reality is that you still need an Obverse Shoe Set (OSS) on your PVS-14 to get them perfectly aligned.
If you have Noisefighters bridge with the standard PVS-14 arm and their dovetail adapter, it will align as well. But that's because Noisefighters built an offset into their dovetail adapter from the start.
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Originally Posted By javemtr:
Well, the reality is that you still need an Obverse Shoe Set (OSS) on your PVS-14 to get them perfectly aligned.
If you have Noisefighters bridge with the standard PVS-14 arm and their dovetail adapter, it will align as well. But that's because Noisefighters built an offset into their dovetail adapter from the start.

Originally Posted By WTFShane:


The JV Innovations SBR is supposed to remedy that.

https://jv-innovations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JVI_SBR_6.jpg



I'll be running a HRF RCS, so I'll be curious to see if it works out. Worst case, I can just buy an SBR adapter and support another ARFCOM guy. Would much rather buy a $129 part than a couple of $400 ones.
10/8/2024 4:24:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By vanquishings:
I'll be running a HRF RCS, so I'll be curious to see if it works out. Worst case, I can just buy an SBR adapter and support another ARFCOM guy. Would much rather buy a $129 part than a couple of $400 ones.
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The position of the HRF RCS dovetail looks like it will put the RH25 a tiny bit farther away from your eye than the pictail and SBR. In this case, farther equals worse.
With all three adapters, you still need the Obverse Shoe Set to achieve proper alignment with a PVS-14. When you look at the picture from my website that WTFShane posted above, you can see that I am using the OSS on my PVS-14 type device as well.
I've been messing with my own design of the OSS for a while now, but the engineering is very annoying due to the many different PVS-14 type housings available.
10/11/2024 12:33:44 AM EDT
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For the dudes never helmet mounting, this is an interesting option.

Just a 3d printed part that allows you to mount the RH25 to an Eotech FTS. (please don't ban me for link, I have no affiliation with the manufacturer.)
10/11/2024 5:11:18 AM EDT
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V2

iRay RH25V2 - InfiRay Outdoor RH25V2 Multi-function Thermal Optic RH25

10/11/2024 6:14:30 AM EDT
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Internal spec changes?  
Otherwise, seems like some decent usability improvements, although their pallets are always to me.

Get those cheap V1s while they last.
"And I never did get my lawnmower back!" - Bandit 6

"On the bright side, the money we saved by not going to Mars in the 1970s, we spent on welfare and public schools." - @MorlockP
10/11/2024 6:44:41 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By mPisi:

Internal spec changes?.
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It’s been improved in many ways. The display / eyepiece is a massive upsize It's 80% physically larger and 97% higher resolution than the previous models.

Magnesium body is lighter.

NETD is a crazy good 15mK in the RH 25V2 (≤18mK in the RL25V2).

Battery life better.

USB-C instead of that kludgey 9-pin Fisher cable.

Most importantly to me, there’s cleaned up menus with actual English words instead of mystery icons. Navigating through submenus is a breeze now.
10/11/2024 9:16:18 AM EDT
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Phew.  Of course this happens right when I spend money on the V1.  Fortunately, nothing jumps out as "I must have that" over the V1.  Does look like some nice upgrades though.
10/11/2024 2:10:58 PM EDT
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Lemme see those sweet V1 clearance deals!
10/11/2024 3:55:53 PM EDT
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Phew.  Of course this happens right when I spend money on the V1.  Fortunately, nothing jumps out as "I must have that" over the V1.  Does look like some nice upgrades though.
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You're not alone, brother. Exactly my thoughts and I just grabbed the V1 about a week ago.

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