10-13-2013, 01:28 AM | #1 |
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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?
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10-13-2013, 02:52 AM | #2 |
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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..
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10-13-2013, 06:16 AM | #3 |
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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, 02:08 PM | #4 |
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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.
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10-13-2013, 03:55 PM | #6 |
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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.
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10-13-2013, 04:44 PM | #7 |
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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.
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10-13-2013, 05:46 PM | #9 |
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Flir is the brand I think also. This is what I'm talking about:
http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fl...FYxaMgodyXYAeg |
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02-06-2016, 09:34 AM | #11 |
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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.
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02-06-2016, 11:36 AM | #12 |
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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?
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02-06-2016, 02:02 PM | #13 |
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You can not see through glass with thermal. You can see through a mirror with thermal.( Not actually 'through', just the reflection.)
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02-06-2016, 06:41 PM | #14 |
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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. |
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