Lastnight with the NV

[conor1]

Just a quick update. I bought a Gen2+ NV scope in November from another member on here and only finally got to use it lastnight. Having dabbled wth Gen1, both an XVD and a dedicated scope in the past with less than great results, I had high expectations from this new system.

Well, suffice to say, it has exceeded my wildest expectations, and having paid £2k for it, my expectations were quite high to begin with. Zeroing it took only a couple of minutes. With 6x magnification, I was getting half inch groups at 40 yards from a TDR in .22. Would hope that this improves substancially when it's mounted on the the Daystate MK3 in .177 once the new mounts are acquired. It is zeroed for thirty five yards and the trajectory seems to be pretty flat between 20 yards and the 35 yard zero. But at 10 the shot is a good inch low.

As for picture quality, well let's just say that the image is perfect. Seeing rabbits at 200 yards clearly, foxes at 300 yards and other details out to 600/700 yards. As it was blowing a gale, we decided that it was too windy to take a shot so we left the rabbits well enough alone. But for the future, well to steal a line, "the future is bright, the future is green"

If you haven't given NV a go, then do so. It is a real experience and you definitely get what you pay for.

All the best

[Baldie]

And the unit is ....... :D :D

[Y GWIR]

I recently went down the same route and bought a Cobra javelin for £2300. Apart from the 1st one only lasting 2 weeks before it broke and replaced under warranty I have had staggering results with it. My advice to you is to not even consider using it on a .22 sub 12fpe unless for close range ratting. I found it extremely difficult to estimate range so believe you need all the help you can get to compensate for your errors, .177. I have now sorted the range estimation problem by working out how many mildots the Rabbit should cover at 40yds. Obviously this isn't a 100% accurate way and probably gives me +/- 7 yds accuracy which from experience is quite sufficient with the .177, if I had it mounted on a .22 I would probably miss a huge amount through poor range estimation.:)

[conor1]

I dont know what make it is, but Gary C might know as he put me in contact with the seller.

That's why I bought the .177!!! I have shot .22 all my life but with the difficulty of range finding at night I decided that a change to the smaller caliber was needed:eek: :D :D However I need to change the muzzle break on the gun so that I can put a silencer on.

Regards

[hadaka-jimi]

I recently went down the same route and bought a Cobra javelin for £2300. Apart from the 1st one only lasting 2 weeks before it broke and replaced under warranty I have had staggering results with it. My advice to you is to not even consider using it on a .22 sub 12fpe unless for close range ratting. I found it extremely difficult to estimate range so believe you need all the help you can get to compensate for your errors, .177. I have now sorted the range estimation problem by working out how many mildots the Rabbit should cover at 40yds. Obviously this isn't a 100% accurate way and probably gives me +/- 7 yds accuracy which from experience is quite sufficient with the .177, if I had it mounted on a .22 I would probably miss a huge amount through poor range estimation.:)

Consider an Infra Red laser with adjustable output (to stop the laser flaring the screen). If the scope ret has anmarkings, you will be able to guage range/zero's where the beam hits above or below the crosshair. Not cheap and may be difficult to get hold of now but will help big time re ranging

[hadaka-jimi]

Problem is, two grand is a lot of dosh unless you is doing a lot of shooting.

I really fancy it and would spend it on the kit plus illuminator and IR laser etc etc etc.

Regretably, being married, this option gets voted out :(

Like to look at the digital NV when it's been out for a bit

[Y GWIR]

Consider an Infra Red laser with adjustable output (to stop the laser flaring the screen). If the scope ret has anmarkings, you will be able to guage range/zero's where the beam hits above or below the crosshair. Not cheap and may be difficult to get hold of now but will help big time re ranging

To be honest it's not so much of a problem now, I've had quite a long time behind the scope and learned the hard way. I very rarely miss due to range estimation now. when I first had it and was struggling I had thought about the laser route, but given that I had tried the similar method with the red lazer with a daytime scope with limited success, I thought I would perservere.

[conor1]

I do have an adjustable laser and i will try your suggestion.

The kit is expensive and I am getting married this year so I am buying as many toys as I can before marriage estops me from such things:D

As she doesn't know the cost, she thinks it a nice pastime and which also puts food on the table! I am happy to maintain the status quo. But should she ever get uppity, I would remind her that Jimmy Choo, Gucci and Manolo Blahnik dont come cheap either:D

[conor1]

Well done that man! Now I know what I bought and believe it does work!!!

[C3PO_1]

Regretably, being married, this option gets voted out :(

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Ah! There are ways and means to bring in kit under "heightened radar conditions". One has to simply "recalibrate" the way to achieve your means :D