Night vision

TheGreek! · 10-13-2013, 01:28 AM

Personally I plan on acquiring some of the super expensive night vision equipment as a BFPU from the enemy when TSHTF but until I can I'll need some night vision of my own. What NV stuff gives the best bang for the buck? Monoculars, binoculars, and scopes, what are the best deals on the stuff that isn't the latest and greatest but still decent enough to get the job done?

4thIDvet · 10-13-2013, 02:52 AM

Greek. I will be looking forward to hearing some input myself..
Guy came by here with a pair of Russian night vision binoculars.. One of those timing things where someone needed cash..
Think? $300 he paid... Oh my God these turned night to day.. Now I do not Know much about them. But these had a lazer? I think that could be turned on..
Think that enhanced the viewing.. He said the problem is someone with their night vision, can see your lazer..
They have come a long way over the years..

44044 · 10-13-2013, 06:16 AM

From what I'm told you use a monocular

Attached to your weak side on a helmet

And use a laser on your rifle so you can

Aim it. Correct me if I am wrong cause

I am going on what I'm told

ESSOHBE · 10-13-2013, 02:08 PM

Some good NV with IR should suffice. I am getting a flir though as soon as the funds become available. NV is defeated by atmospheric conditions while thermal sees everything all the time.

4thIDvet · 10-13-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ESSOHBE

Some good NV with IR should suffice. I am getting a flir though as soon as the funds become available. NV is defeated by atmospheric conditions while thermal sees everything all the time.

ESSOHOBE Thank you.. But what is a flir?

TinmanIA · 10-13-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 4thIDvet

ESSOHOBE Thank you.. But what is a flir?

Its basically a thermal optic. I was messing with one at the last show, it was 9 grand but cool as hell. It mounted in front of a day scope.

Brightblade · 10-13-2013, 04:44 PM

If someone has n.v. Or a passive n.v. Scope they will see you IR light. IR is something I would avoid depending on what I was going to use it for.

10 Bears · 10-13-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 4thIDvet

ESSOHOBE Thank you.. But what is a flir?

Forward Looking InfraRed.

ESSOHBE · 10-13-2013, 05:46 PM

Flir is the brand I think also. This is what I'm talking about:

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fl...FYxaMgodyXYAeg

ESSOHBE · 10-13-2013, 05:50 PM

The rifle mount ones are fucking rad also:

http://www.opticsplanet.com/heat-see...l-imagers.html

Stalky · 02-06-2016, 09:34 AM

I believe that was the illuminator on the Russian goggles 4th. That's what was on mine. You used to be able to get a red filter for a maglite that would light up a huge area. That buzzing is the nature of those things being an active not passive system from Russia. If its like the one I had it was made to be worn by tankers. Got it off Tom Bowers site long ago. Nice stuff. Somebody even made an adapter for head use.

RetVet · 02-06-2016, 11:36 AM

This all sounds fine and dandy, but the real killer is the expected enemy, and we all know who I'm referring to, has access to airborne and ground based infrared imagery. In short, they can see you too and unless you can mask your infrared/thermal signature, well, we've all seen enough videos of the end results.

Perhaps a wetsuit is what everyone should be looking into?

REDOAK · 02-06-2016, 02:02 PM

You can not see through glass with thermal. You can see through a mirror with thermal.( Not actually 'through', just the reflection.)

baboon · 02-06-2016, 06:41 PM

I have a PVS-14. It adaptable to wear or mount behind a night vision capable red dot.

Wearing it makes more sense & puting an IR laser on what your shooting. I might of posted a picture or two of it.

10-13-2013, 01:28 AM	#1
TheGreek! Prepare for glory! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,604	Night vision Personally I plan on acquiring some of the super expensive night vision equipment as a BFPU from the enemy when TSHTF but until I can I'll need some night vision of my own. What NV stuff gives the best bang for the buck? Monoculars, binoculars, and scopes, what are the best deals on the stuff that isn't the latest and greatest but still decent enough to get the job done? __________________ Happiness, is a road, lined with wooden crosses with liberals nailed to them

10-13-2013, 02:52 AM	#2
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,412	Greek. I will be looking forward to hearing some input myself.. Guy came by here with a pair of Russian night vision binoculars.. One of those timing things where someone needed cash.. Think? $300 he paid... Oh my God these turned night to day.. Now I do not Know much about them. But these had a lazer? I think that could be turned on.. Think that enhanced the viewing.. He said the problem is someone with their night vision, can see your lazer.. They have come a long way over the years.. __________________ God Bless Americas Veterans. All who are serving and have served.

10-13-2013, 02:08 PM	#4
ESSOHBE Deplorable Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Space Station Posts: 801	Some good NV with IR should suffice. I am getting a flir though as soon as the funds become available. NV is defeated by atmospheric conditions while thermal sees everything all the time. __________________ ... WHAT A HORRIBLE NIGHT TO HAVE A CURSE ...

02-06-2016, 11:36 AM	#12
RetVet Statistical Error Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 43,655	This all sounds fine and dandy, but the real killer is the expected enemy, and we all know who I'm referring to, has access to airborne and ground based infrared imagery. In short, they can see you too and unless you can mask your infrared/thermal signature, well, we've all seen enough videos of the end results. Perhaps a wetsuit is what everyone should be looking into? __________________ ^^^ For entertainment purposes. Use only as directed. ^^^ III

10-13-2013, 06:16 AM	#3
44044 slug Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: swampeastmissouri Posts: 50,933	From what I'm told you use a monocular Attached to your weak side on a helmet And use a laser on your rifle so you can Aim it. Correct me if I am wrong cause I am going on what I'm told

10-13-2013, 04:44 PM	#7
Brightblade Paladin Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: apparently the wild west Posts: 2,509	If someone has n.v. Or a passive n.v. Scope they will see you IR light. IR is something I would avoid depending on what I was going to use it for.

10-13-2013, 05:46 PM	#9
ESSOHBE Deplorable Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Space Station Posts: 801	Flir is the brand I think also. This is what I'm talking about: http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fl...FYxaMgodyXYAeg

10-13-2013, 05:50 PM	#10
ESSOHBE Deplorable Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Space Station Posts: 801	The rifle mount ones are fucking rad also: http://www.opticsplanet.com/heat-see...l-imagers.html

02-06-2016, 09:34 AM	#11
Stalky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 8,076	I believe that was the illuminator on the Russian goggles 4th. That's what was on mine. You used to be able to get a red filter for a maglite that would light up a huge area. That buzzing is the nature of those things being an active not passive system from Russia. If its like the one I had it was made to be worn by tankers. Got it off Tom Bowers site long ago. Nice stuff. Somebody even made an adapter for head use.

02-06-2016, 02:02 PM	#13
REDOAK Intelligent Posterior Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,711	You can not see through glass with thermal. You can see through a mirror with thermal.( Not actually 'through', just the reflection.)

02-06-2016, 06:41 PM	#14
baboon slug Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Out by the lake in central Texas Posts: 18,307	I have a PVS-14. It adaptable to wear or mount behind a night vision capable red dot. Wearing it makes more sense & puting an IR laser on what your shooting. I might of posted a picture or two of it.