saggy61 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Hi guys n gals, I'm thinking about the idea of having a night vision setup on my .17hmr and I'm not that clued up on the subject so I was hoping some of you may be able to shed some light on the subject so to speak, I would like to have a set up that I will also be able to use during the day with out having to mess around, I have done a bit of looking online and like the idea of a single unit rather than a diy setup, a friend has a diy setup and even though it is a superb setup I'm not keen on the idea of having components exposed to the elements i.e.: camera and screen ect. I do like the look of the Pulsar N550 but the price is a bit much for my pocket at the moment so something similar would be nice but when it comes to ir illuminators and specs of it I am getting lost on the whole subject. Any help will be appreciated Edited November 3, 2013 by saggy61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Have a look here - http://####.com/index.php - all the Night Vision info you'll ever need & more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saggy61 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Have a look here - http://####.com/index.php - all the Night Vision info you'll ever need & more. Thanks V8 90, I will have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Chap I shoot with is selling a n750 amazing to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Photon with doubler and a nm800ir will do all you need at a lot less than the pulsars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotShot! Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 gen 3 add on. goes on any rifle scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 And no change from 2k....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 You won't need a doubler nor nm800 for HMR ranges with a Photon - which saves roughly 50%. Two of my 501b IR conversions this week have been for people who got a bum steer towards the nm800 which just washed out the image. It's totally over the top for the Photon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 If you want to head shoot rabbits at 120 yards at 5 magnification then fine but some like more. Don't also forget the nm is variable so using on lower power for the closer shots would sort the over the top power level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi mate,if you want a fantastic NV unit then I would highly recommend the Starlight Archer Gen 3 unit.Ok it's not cheap but you pay for quality and this is quality!! I can honestly say having this NV set-up has transformed my shooting immensely to the point that I wouldn't be without it now. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) Aye, Jeff, Rob and I were out on sat eve with a pair of archers, with the ir on it they would pick up a fox at distances I wouldn't like to shoot with the 243 in the dark, clear quality image too Back out again this week Edited November 4, 2013 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 This will be a long thread.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 This will be a long thread.... Nowt wong wi long freds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 If you read the OP's thread Money is a slight problem and talk of Gen 3s is totally out of the question I do like the look of the Pulsar N550 but the price is a bit much for my pocket at the moment so something similar would be nice but when it comes to ir illuminators and specs of it I am getting lost on the whole subject. Whilst we would all like a PVS14 and DSA or an Archer for the price of a gen 1 it would be nice... So back to the dilemma in question, best solution for a budget What would be the total build cost of say the Watec ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Take a look at the Cobra Merlin monocular. It's an excellent bit of kit, but to get the best from it, it needs to be used with a parallax adjustable scope. http://www.uttings.co.uk/p102410-cobra-optics-merlin-1x-ex-gen-1-nightvision-monocular-with-day-scope-attachment-1518/#.Und9eXDp2So Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 OP, saggy... Being as you are not far up the road you can nip over tonight for a look at my add-on and Photon rigs to help you decide if you wish. Needs to be late though and it's only available tonight 'cos it's my night off nightshift work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Nice offer Dave hope he takes you up on the offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saggy61 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thanks for all your input guys i will be having another look online at your suggestions, Dave that is a fab offer but its a shame im tied up this week with work maybe sort something out next week if poss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) A diy digi add on that doesn't use a scope mounted screen is entirely possible, but I will admit, to get one made isn't exactly five minutes work either if you're starting from scratch. The nm800 is a great host but to get the best from it will require a better dimming system than the on board three modes. Again, it's tinkering time. For your budget I would say the photon or a used n750 is the best bet. There does seem to be some very variable reviews of both units though. Edited November 5, 2013 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant.mass Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi guys n gals, I'm thinking about the idea of having a night vision setup on my .17hmr and I'm not that clued up on the subject so I was hoping some of you may be able to shed some light on the subject so to speak, I would like to have a set up that I will also be able to use during the day with out having to mess around, I have done a bit of looking online and like the idea of a single unit rather than a diy setup, a friend has a diy setup and even though it is a superb setup I'm not keen on the idea of having components exposed to the elements i.e.: camera and screen ect. I do like the look of the Pulsar N550 but the price is a bit much for my pocket at the moment so something similar would be nice but when it comes to ir illuminators and specs of it I am getting lost on the whole subject. Any help will be appreciated Hi bud its not mine but there is a Pulsar Digisight N550 with 940nm IR up for sale over on the bbs for £500+post or you can wait for marks add-on which will be out very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HW100KT 177 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Cobra merlin clip on night vision with good laser ir is ideal for 17hmr and you don't need to mess with your scope and I don't use a px scope and it works perfectly sharp sight pic and sharp cross hair's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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