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Posted: 7/25/2011 6:02:13 AM EDT
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Hey guys,
Thanks for the great input I have gotten from this site and the guys at TNVC. About a month ago, I had a chance to look through a Raptor NV scope. It was my first experience with Gen 3 NV, and I was hooked. After some researching, I decided a PVS-14 would be the most versatile option, so that's what I went with. For now, I have it weapon mounted, but having now spent some time with it, I can definately see the benefits of having it helmet mounted, so I may look into that at some point. I am using the TM-14 mount from TNVC, so it will be any easy transition. I selected an EOTech optic to help with the FOV issue, but I still don't like how the optic cuts down the FOV when the PVS-14 is weapon mounted. Also, the jury is still out for me on the Wilcox amber filter. It does a good job for what it is designed to do, but I feel like it noticably degrades the image. I know it isn't supposed to, and others may have a differing opinion, but it just seems to dim the image. I am going to stick with it for now, and see if I can get used to it because it is definately more user friendly than the floppy eye cup. Anyway, here's the pics!: 
Her nighttime attire: 
Here are some pics through the PVS-14. Keep in mind, these were taken at about 11:00 at night, and I live out in the country, so believe me, it was dark. The camera doesn't quite do the image justice. It is an amazing little device. The first time I looked through a Gen 3 NV device, I knew I had to have one! 
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Nice setup and excellent pictures - if they are your first, you've done exceptionally well on both counts :) David Thanks a lot. It is my first time with the scope and pictures. I have read a lot of your posts and comments, and really respect your opinion, so I appreciate the input. |
| AWESOME setup. Try this: Move the Eotech a little bit forward towards the muzzle, see if the edges of the shroud get "swallowed" a little and not restrict the FOV so much. See if it helps some, I don't have a PVS, but have a similar lens and it helped me a little. |
Way to go!
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AWESOME setup. Try this: Move the Eotech a little bit forward towards the muzzle, see if the edges of the shroud get "swallowed" a little and not restrict the FOV so much. See if it helps some, I don't have a PVS, but have a similar lens and it helped me a little. My thinking was the exact opposite. I was trying to get the optic as close to the NV as possible. I'll play around with it a little more. Thanks for the idea! |
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AWESOME setup. Try this: Move the Eotech a little bit forward towards the muzzle, see if the edges of the shroud get "swallowed" a little and not restrict the FOV so much. See if it helps some, I don't have a PVS, but have a similar lens and it helped me a little. My thinking was the exact opposite. I was trying to get the optic as close to the NV as possible. I'll play around with it a little more. Thanks for the idea! No problem. It works with one scope I have and not with the other so ymmv. Of course light will reflect off the eo if it's behind you and cause a reflection if it's bright enough. |
Super nice!
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OP, which "flavor" of PVS-14 is that? I'm looking at getting my first setup as well and I know they have about 3 or 4 PVS-14s listed on the site. Thanks I actually bought this PVS-14 used from a friend. However, I am pretty sure he originally got it from TNVC. It is an ITT AN/PVS-14. It is a non-pinnacle model, but is a Gen 3 and is autogated. I don't think I see one on their website now that is this exact model. I'm sorry I don't know more about it than that. Maybe someone from TNVC will chime in? When you get down to picking the exact model, give TNVC a call, and they can help you come up with the best option. I did buy the weapon mount from them, and am glad I did. It works great! |
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