I am going to use my airgun for future coyote hunts at night. I currently have a Nighforce 7-35 scope mounted and am interested in keeping that on the gun. I was not impressed with any of the ATN or digital stuff. I would like top quality , how much do I need to spend to get it. I have seen some 4 gen stuff you add to end of your scope that can cost up to $5500. Can you get that performance for half the cost?
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You can use a Nitesite system which attaches to your scope and has a separate screen. Depending on the model, some screens have a dimmer switch on them. Keep in mind there are other manufacturers with similar takes on this idea, or you could build one yourself.
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PARD NV007, do not waste your time with anything else. Cheap and fits your NightForce.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OInH-TuABMw
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I have the nv007. Bought it about $400. Attach to my MTc viper scope. I can use for day and night time recording. It has an adapter to lock onto the end on your scope. And the nv007 twist onto the adapter peice and locks in. When you want to remove it just twist back out. And leave the adapter on the scope. The only downside I see is it you need to move your scope more forward cause the nv007 will add more length to your scope.
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I’ve tested out some of the digital scopes myself also. Have the Sightmark Photon RT Digital Night Vision, which I like a lot for what it is, and also had a sightmark wraith ( mag was too high for me ). Tried also the ATN xsite when they first came out and had nothing but issues, along with a ATN thermal that didn’t work straight out of the box. ATN I won’t even look at anymore, but I didn’t start having really good luck until I went thermal
Currently have a pulsar trail xp38 LRF. Think they may have discontinued this model and only offer it in a Xp50 version. They also have newer versions called the thermion that are shaped like a regular scope instead of the bulkier , boxy looking trail lineup thermals
Digital is good , but there is nothing like thermal. I have mine mounted on a uragan .30 currently but also switch to my .25 impact ( profile pic ) , easy to do with the quick detach mount from pulsar Sweet setup for sure , not cheap, but it’s worth it if your serious about night time hunting. Shot my first yote with the thermal and impact while back. It’s amazing the critters you see in the dark with a thermal, first time using one I was giggling watching field mice in my field bounce and crawl around from weeds to the brush in the middle of the night 40 yrds out , let’s just say you can see a lot of things flying when hit with a .30 lol
Lots of choices out there, but I’d highly look at thermal also. I really like the pulsar units ,they can record and also have a app you download and can stream and transfer your vids to share really easy. Also pulsar Has excellent customer support and stand behind what they make. I believe they have a few units around the 2 grand mark last time I checked. There are also some other brands around there and not too much more than that.
Good luck with whatever you choose and let us know how it goes.
Bob
Currently have a pulsar trail xp38 LRF. Think they may have discontinued this model and only offer it in a Xp50 version. They also have newer versions called the thermion that are shaped like a regular scope instead of the bulkier , boxy looking trail lineup thermals
Digital is good , but there is nothing like thermal. I have mine mounted on a uragan .30 currently but also switch to my .25 impact ( profile pic ) , easy to do with the quick detach mount from pulsar Sweet setup for sure , not cheap, but it’s worth it if your serious about night time hunting. Shot my first yote with the thermal and impact while back. It’s amazing the critters you see in the dark with a thermal, first time using one I was giggling watching field mice in my field bounce and crawl around from weeds to the brush in the middle of the night 40 yrds out , let’s just say you can see a lot of things flying when hit with a .30 lol
Lots of choices out there, but I’d highly look at thermal also. I really like the pulsar units ,they can record and also have a app you download and can stream and transfer your vids to share really easy. Also pulsar Has excellent customer support and stand behind what they make. I believe they have a few units around the 2 grand mark last time I checked. There are also some other brands around there and not too much more than that.
Good luck with whatever you choose and let us know how it goes.
Bob
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Matt Dubber does a great vid using the nite site and hits critters at 70 yards, which would attach to your present scope or another. I've used the viper with a 6.5-20 Hawke and whacked rats at 35 yards. Coyotes are way bigger, and 70 yards should be no problem. Rol Aids years back showed how to make night vision that easily achieved gen 3 results. Check out Youtube
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thermal.... do all those replace your current scope? I have no interest in removing my nightforce scope. whatever night vision i get i would like to use my current scope. does rule out all thermal?
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PVS-31 with white phosphorus. I also have the 7-35 and Pard NV007 - three problems with that combo are (1) the eyepiece rotates on the scope side, and the Pard rotates right along with it (2) the adapter is too small, you'll have to buy or make another (3) the eye relief is too far back for the Pard, who specified that the scope should be 2.5" (or 2.7"?) back. You can kind of focus the picture, but it's not great with it.
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Same boat. I have the atacr 7-35ffp and I just sold my xsite 4K because I was tired of swapping back and forth. Looks like the Pard-007 isn’t the answer I’d hoped. Thanks for the warning.
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These PVS-30s are recommended by many:
https://www.eurooptic.com/US-Army-Buy-Back-KAC-PVS-30-Units-Available.aspx
Or if you want a thermal clip on:
https://www.milehighshooting.com/l3-lwts-lr-light-weapon-thermal-site-long-range/
https://www.eurooptic.com/US-Army-Buy-Back-KAC-PVS-30-Units-Available.aspx
Or if you want a thermal clip on:
https://www.milehighshooting.com/l3-lwts-lr-light-weapon-thermal-site-long-range/
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PARD nv 008 lrf for IR. Stand slone. Scope add on is nv700.
If you don't need range finder ,leave off the lrf and swing for 600 +-.out performs any of the rest that i know of. Catch it on you tube.
If yor going thermal, i don't know.
If you don't need range finder ,leave off the lrf and swing for 600 +-.out performs any of the rest that i know of. Catch it on you tube.
If yor going thermal, i don't know.
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I bought a red flashlight with scope clamp awhile back for about $100. I can see to shoot with it to about 100 yards. Eyes light up way further than that. It goes through 2-3 batteries a night, but for once or twice a year hog hunts it is fine.
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Wanted an option that could work with the ATACR scope to eliminate swapping them out. The xsite2 was great.
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I was torn between xsite and nitesite, I ended up going nitesight wolf darkops and could not be happier. Like the ability to look at the screen and not having to be down on the scope the whole time I’m Hunting. Hunting over bait, I just set it up where I’m watching my bait pile, kick back and relax like a security guard watching cameras on the night shift.
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I use to own a NiteSite and I think it works great for rabbits and pigeons but no so great for coyotes. Coyotes are very smart and they will see the backlight from your face looking at the screen.
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