you got me I was out shopping for a new ghili suit this afternoon
i need to get a night vision scope
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you got me I was out shopping for a new ghili suit this afternoon
You could start with a ANPVS 4 GEN 2 with a m14/m16 mount and reticals to match on the high end. They work great and have the big view. Then you could go with the combloc GEN 1/2 night vision that mounts on the SKS along with the combloc bino's in GEN 1/2 for observation.
The combloc pair is nicer to use and is way lighter in the field. Works well on the SKS and the elements don't effect this setup because they are a lot smaller than the US stuff and can go into large zipbags then into the military waterproof carrybags.
The combloc pair is nicer to use and is way lighter in the field. Works well on the SKS and the elements don't effect this setup because they are a lot smaller than the US stuff and can go into large zipbags then into the military waterproof carrybags.
Most GEN1 NV gear, which you can easily find for $500-$1000 CAD and ARE exportable from the USA, won't work overly well at middle to long ranges without some form of additional IR illumination (850nm wavelength typical, Surefire V2 Vampires work really well BTW). However, on a moonlit night, these GEN1 devices can be the bee's knees and can yield very good image recognition out to several hundred metres no problem. Also, most GEN1 NVRS (scopes) have variable magnification and adjustable reticles so it's an easy swap of your day optics for the night scope when the time comes provided you've zeroed your NVRS already.
If you have a much larger budget, and the OP has already said that he doesn't, you could opt for (much) more expensive GEN2 NV optics of which certain makes/models can be exported from the USA given the proper ITAR paper work but also sourced in Canada here and there. GEN2 will yield significantly better image quality with less ambient light, but at a significant price increase over GEN1.
I only mention this for the sake of conversation completeness but GEN3 or "equivalent" CAN be available to Canadians as well, with the exception of any USA-manufactured image tubes. They are not available for export to civilians, and even LE or mil will have to jump through some hoops to get them. However, there are other NATO-friendly countries which manufacture equally as good "GEN3" image tubes to that of the ITT/Pinnacle ones from the USA, and those can be had somewhat more easily. Be prepared to open your wallet VERY VERY wide however.
My $0.02 would be to either wait for a really bright moonlit night and use a good quality day optic, or shell out a modest amount of cash for a GEN1 NVRS and possibly add an IR illuminator, then have some fun. BUT, as previously mentioned, do check first with your local authorities for any specific bylaws restricting night hunting with firearms. It's no fun having the local SWAT arrive at your farm on a "shots fired" call and wind up scaring off all those varmints before you've had a chance to shoot them using your shiny new NV scope.
Good luck,
'Fly
If you have a much larger budget, and the OP has already said that he doesn't, you could opt for (much) more expensive GEN2 NV optics of which certain makes/models can be exported from the USA given the proper ITAR paper work but also sourced in Canada here and there. GEN2 will yield significantly better image quality with less ambient light, but at a significant price increase over GEN1.
I only mention this for the sake of conversation completeness but GEN3 or "equivalent" CAN be available to Canadians as well, with the exception of any USA-manufactured image tubes. They are not available for export to civilians, and even LE or mil will have to jump through some hoops to get them. However, there are other NATO-friendly countries which manufacture equally as good "GEN3" image tubes to that of the ITT/Pinnacle ones from the USA, and those can be had somewhat more easily. Be prepared to open your wallet VERY VERY wide however.
My $0.02 would be to either wait for a really bright moonlit night and use a good quality day optic, or shell out a modest amount of cash for a GEN1 NVRS and possibly add an IR illuminator, then have some fun. BUT, as previously mentioned, do check first with your local authorities for any specific bylaws restricting night hunting with firearms. It's no fun having the local SWAT arrive at your farm on a "shots fired" call and wind up scaring off all those varmints before you've had a chance to shoot them using your shiny new NV scope.
Good luck,
'Fly
Brutus
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I would be careful with IR illumination. Friends with trail cameras say that in the IR mode, these cameras attract moose attention with usually very destructive results.
I am unsure of Gen 1 and IR source in regards to bloom out via muzzle flash. Early military arms had a flash-hider to deal with this problem. In other words a Weatherby Magnum rifle, could be a poor match with early NVG. One pull of the trigger and bang, temporary blindness and a destroyed cathode tube ($$$$)
I am unsure of Gen 1 and IR source in regards to bloom out via muzzle flash. Early military arms had a flash-hider to deal with this problem. In other words a Weatherby Magnum rifle, could be a poor match with early NVG. One pull of the trigger and bang, temporary blindness and a destroyed cathode tube ($$$$)
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I have a 4x gen3 NV Scope made by General Starlight in or around Toronto. Not a hassle to buy either. It has an incredible built in Infrared Illuminator when starlight is not enough. The cross hairs have the ability to brighten or dim. Never fired a shot with it mounted but I do look at the sky at night with it and its unbelievable what you can see.
How much $$?
