Roland's 3.1 PnP Scopless Build

[pheelgood]

I've mounted it up but have not zeroed it yet. I've snapped a few shots which I am sharing here. It is a light setup, less than a regular scope.
I'll zero it tonight and hopefully head out this weekend for some Ratting. It is a very cool setup.

https://imgur.com/iCwUy

 

[ztirffritz]

How much does that cost?

 

[pheelgood]

I had some significant upgrades (DVR and a few other pieces, although the big lens was refurbished)

I paid $1,520 For the PnP
The parts alone are nearly that.

Hope that helps

Mike

 

[pheelgood]

There was a rat in the yard last night so I filmed it with this build while my son shot it with the photon. Short vid and pic.
Eye Shot

 

[scubajeeper]

That is a very cool setup, you're going to have a lot of fun with it for sure, keep the vids coming.

 

[scotty]

PNP? I'm not familiar with that term. Your son showed great control and patience waiting for his shot. Congratulations!

I have to say that a little I'm bummed out. The other Rolaids builds were so very much more affordable. If I had the money I'd buy one without a doubt. Which is a little foolish as I don't know what makes the 3.2 so much better than say the 2.1? Could you tell a novice such as me why chose to go the way of the 3.2?

 

[pheelgood]

PnP is plug and play
I'll post the differences when I get home

 

[pheelgood]

Roland has built in a progression, each having more function and detail. He has a channel on YouTube where you can follow his progress over the last couple of years.
I went with the 3.1 specifically due the ability to have a spotting camera and a shooting camera via a switch by the trigger. I also included a DVR so my son and I could record our activities. Roland did a fantastic job building this rig. You can see plastic welds etc.. where he meticulously thought of every need, especially for me and my one handed shooting. I'm very happy with this setup, even with the cost. I agree it is not for everyone, but it's perfect for me.
Lastly I am hoping Roland joins this forum so he can answer these questions himself (I don't want to speak for him, but I do want to support him)

2.0 uses Goggles and a single camera along with a traditional Scope.
Here is the 2.0 Build Link: 

Here is the 3.0 Build Link:

Here is a link to the 3.1 Build (No DVR):

Here is a link to the Parts list, it's slightly outdated but it works: 
Link

Burris Rings (Critical for Zeroing):
Link
Link2

Mike

 

[Rolaids]

Hey Mike,

Thanks for sharing the link to your post! That rat shot makes me grin ear to ear I have enjoyed taking numerous friends out ratting and after almost 500 rats in the last few years I must say I have as much fun watching others get to do this as shooting them myself. I remember about a year ago I had two cousins from the Modesto, CA area come to visit. Took them out for a night of ratting and starling control and I don't think I heard so much giggling and chuckles in my life from a couple grown men :-D

Thanks again for sharing the videos!


Roland

 

[danyac]

anybody looking for some of these set ups check the TAG for sale section.everything very reasonably priced.stuff works great just getting to old to use it all.

 

[gtavares]

Very cool setup !!