night vision

[shoot57]

hi ive been thinking of trying a night vis monocular {the type that fits to the scope} on my air rifle, i want to keep it as cheap as *** so i am looking at gen 1, i hear mostly bad things about them but as i will only be shooting at short range rabbits max 40yds and mostly on the outskirts of town where there is light from street lamps and factory security lights, i ask what is the opinion is on this situation? worth it or not

[The Duncan]

hi ive been thinking of trying a night vis monocular {the type that fits to the scope} on my air rifle, i want to keep it as cheap as *** so i am looking at gen 1, i hear mostly bad things about them but as i will only be shooting at short range rabbits max 40yds and mostly on the outskirts of town where there is light from street lamps and factory security lights, i ask what is the opinion is on this situation? worth it or not

Best of british luck with 40 yards and a cheap gen 1 NV!

Try 25, maybe 30 yards and you'll be closer to the mark.

Fortunately, as you'll be hidden by darkness, getting in close range shouldn't be too much of an issue

[starlord]

Best of british luck with 40 yards and a cheap gen 1 NV!

Try 25, maybe 30 yards and you'll be closer to the mark.

Fortunately, as you'll be hidden by darkness, getting in close range shouldn't be too much of an issue

your going to have to pay 500 even for gen 1 to be any good or your just going to wast your money then it depends on what add on light your going to use a good lazer ir will set you back over a hundred pounds and be carefull if you buy second hand they dont last forever ,i have a good gen 2 for 650 it wil do everything

[The Duncan]

your going to have to pay 500 even for gen 1 to be any good or your just going to wast your money then it depends on what add on light your going to use a good lazer ir will set you back over a hundred pounds and be carefull if you buy second hand they dont last forever ,i have a good gen 2 for 650 it wil do everything

For def! I paid nearly 600 for a good gen1+ dedicated unit a few years ago to put on my BSA Ultra Multi, still not much real use beyond 35 yards though. :yp:

[maverick123]

I bought a second hand Gen1 scope for about 170 quid, its ok. rabbits to 25 yards but as has already been said you can stalk within that distance in the dark without to much skill (lucky that!)

 

They are heavy, and require an adapter in general.

[shoot57]

thanks for the advice, i better keep my money in my wallet, i did wonder why there were so many for sale at cheap prices on ebay, i just wonder why anybody buys a gen 1 if all you can get is 25yds distance...again thanks for the replies

[The Duncan]

To be fair though, you can get rabbits using them and I did get a lot of bunnies in the bag with mine. It's just that to have a really decent bit of kit does still cost a fair bit.

 

All the best

 

Duncan

[steve_b_wales]

Get yourself a Cobra Merlin NV with day scope adaptor. Using the built in IR, you can clearly see for 50 yards. Using extra IR 'light', like the Blaserlite lamp I have mounted to my scope, together with an IR filter, quarry can clearly be seen up to 200+yards. I know, as I use one on my .243.

[shoot57]

thanks for that Steve, i will keep my eye open for one, i take it wee are still talking about gen 1

[happyshooter]

Get yourself a Cobra Merlin NV with day scope adaptor. Using the built in IR, you can clearly see for 50 yards. Using extra IR 'light', like the Blaserlite lamp I ahve mounted to my scope, together with an IR filter, quarry can clearly be seen up to 200+yards. I know, as I use one on my .243.

I agree with Steve,s post as above the Gen 1 Cobra Merlin

is an excellent unit, i own one of these and use it on my FX Verminator sub 12fpe .22

its my ratting set up , you can alsu use the NVMT yukon Monocular 2x24 this is

also Gen1 and cheaper than the cobra merlin with a led Infra red illuminator

it would be ideal for your needs, if you need more advice

Ring geofferey on 07958-392392 he is a NV expert.

atb brian

[talkingheads]

I agree with Steve,s post as above the Gen 1 Cobra Merlin

is an excellent unit, i own one of these and use it on my FX Verminator sub 12fpe .22

its my ratting set up , you can alsu use the NVMT yukon Monocular 2x24 this is

also Gen1 and cheaper than the cobra merlin with a led Infra red illuminator

it would be ideal for your needs, if you need more advice

Ring geofferey on 07958-392392 he is a NV expert.

atb brian

If thats the bloke geoffrey (BALDIE) on the bbs i would'nt give him the time of day, read post 25 and 33 here

http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/108509-airgun-bbs/page__st__15 i have been riped off by him never again

[brian28]

Gen 1 Cobra Merlin ok with right scope

 

 

 

NVMT yukon Monocular 2x24 , you will struggle with this

 

 

Or buy dedicated gen 1 rifle scope, ties up rifle

[bennyblanco]

A second hand merlin or the Dm3k which came before will do you fine with a lamp of preferably an ir laser, if you look around you should get a set up for £200-300.

I started out with the Dm3k and shot a silly amount of rabbits with a rimfire, I prefer the add-on system so you don't need dedicated rifles.

If you want to buy a new merlin or try his new digital system speak to Geoff on the number given above and I should be able to borrow a unit to demo to you in Cambridge if you are fairly serious about buying. He sold me my gen1 and gen2 systems and I do a fair bit of lathe work for him.

 

ben

Edited December 3, 2010 by bennyblanco

[shoot57]

again thanks for the advice, Ben to say i am very serious would be overstating it as i am out lamping charlie three times a week so dousnt leave lots of time for airgunning raddits, but i do have access to severel grass fields around the ely area where i get lots of backlight from the city which is why i thought a cheap s/h gen 1 would be interesting to try and the add on monocular type seems the perfect choice {provided i can actually see a rabbit at normal air gun range} thanks

[bennyblanco]

again thanks for the advice, Ben to say i am very serious would be overstating it as i am out lamping charlie three times a week so dousnt leave lots of time for airgunning raddits, but i do have access to severel grass fields around the ely area where i get lots of backlight from the city which is why i thought a cheap s/h gen 1 would be interesting to try and the add on monocular type seems the perfect choice {provided i can actually see a rabbit at normal air gun range} thanks

 

I will speak to Geoff and see if I can demo something, I work in milton so it wouldn't be too far to come and show you my own monocular on a rifle-some people don't like using them so it might be worthwhile.

Think about what your budget is.

[jimcam]

Dont know if this is any good for anyone.Lidl is selling an N/V monocular for £99.00.Though I dont know how good it is.Jim.

[HoTsHoT-10]

Zinaroon (Si pittaway) uses a sony camcorder with a night shot and a ir light to boost the range.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Zinaroon#p/u/14/992vhh9-wHc

[demonwolf444]

lidl has stopped selling them now i believe :( for i had i bookmarked !

[steve_b_wales]

The NV monucular from Lidl's is good value for the money. Ideal for spotting quarry in the field before switching the lamp on.

The downside to them is the poor built in IR illuminator. This can be overcome by using a lamp with attached IR filter, when using the monucular. It will greatly increase your viewing range.

 

Steve.

[amateur]

lidl has stopped selling them now i believe :( for i had i bookmarked !

My local Aldi has them in stock now - marked down to £89.

 

I bought one and agree with steve_b on its quality and performance

[dirtdigger]

i use a hand held monocular to scan then when i spot a target swap to the gun lamp , its the movement of the light that spooks them , works for me

[weejase]

 

This is my new strategy

 

I bought the lidl monocular for £99 and It Is a good bit of kit and a nice clear image.

 

Aldi are selling there`s for £79.99 just now but that Is a 4x32 and lidl`s Is a 5x50