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Posted: 10/11/2005 10:13:49 AM EDT
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I have looked through night vision scopes and goggles before, but never knew what gen i was looking through. I would like a scope that i could use up to 100 yards away and still be able to identify what i'm looking at (human or animal). what gen should i be looking at purchasing? money is a factor, as i don't have much, but am willing to save a little more. does anyone have pictures or a link that can compare the different gens when looking through them? Thanks |
Hi Chris, IF ONLY 100 yards is what you're after, Gen II+ will suffice. Anything more than 100yrds will take a high power illuminator of some sort. I have included a few Gen III shots. If I were you, I would really try to save a few pennies and get a Gen III unit. Unless you get a really good Gen II+ unit, the difference between Gen II and Gen III is remarkable. A mini-14 (MUM) if you’re not concerned with a few small blems in the outer perimeters can be had for around $3,200. Higher performance units/clean tubes are in the $3,400.00-$3,500.00 range. Hope this helps, Vic P.S. Pics through a digi-camera do NOT do these images justice.   First pic with a 6x D-760 at 250M.  A pic of a mini-14 (MUM) showing what a high power illuminator will do for you. This particuliar illuminator is effective out to 300M.  This 3rd pic, (thanks to "tth110" on this board in the EE) is a PVS-14 in a residential area. |
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+1 Stay away from Gen 1. Gen II+ will work for your target distances. I would Recommend the D-440 for the Gen II+ Category. The Scope is a 3x with optional 6x doubler. Good price Tag http://www.opticshq.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Optics&Product_Code=D-440-MS&Category_Code=Night-Vision-Rifle-Scopes If you can save for a Gen III I would recommend it. Farther Target Recongnition. Better Light Amplification and longer tube life. For the Gen III category I would recommend the D-760. Expect a $1500-$2000 jump from Gen II+ to Gen III Run over to here. You will find images from various Gens and Units http://www.nightvisionforums.com/ |
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