Quoted: 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.