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<blockquote data-quote="C_Hallbert" data-source="post: 3925651" data-attributes="member: 42957"><p>About ten years ago, one of my wife’s uncles asked me to find him a night vision scope (he was in his 80s and in failing health, so didn’t ask why). I told him it would cost between $10K and $15K. He told me I should only cost about $400 and wouldn’t listen when I explained that he would be dissatisfied. I’d used Gen (1) Starlight Scopes (ehhh) in the Service during the 60s and modern light intensifying goggles (I think PVN-7 borrowed from the Nat’l Guard) when working with the Pittsburg County Sheriff in the 80s (awesome) and had handled a couple of $10K+ Thermal Scopes (amazing equipment) and knew better. </p><p></p><p>I ordered him a $375 Scope, set it up with its infrared light source, and took it outside after dark to test it before bringing it to him. I’ll never forget the moment when my wife tried it and shouted, “ A SKUNK!” Not quite believing her, I looked through the pitiful device and sure enough it was a skunk, waddling as fast as a skunk can waddle, right towards us! We went in the house and brought in Holly (our Laborador).</p><p></p><p>The next day I took the scope to him. He had it about a week and asked me to send it back. The object of this story is that if you want a real night vision instrument, it’s going to cost more than most of us can afford. Cheap equipment guarantees inadequate performance. A person should expect an optical rifle scope to cost as much or more than a good rifle. I’ve seen too may cheap scopes fail when they’re needed. In my opinion, it’s advisable to use iron sights until you’re willing or able to pay for reliable equipment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="C_Hallbert, post: 3925651, member: 42957"] About ten years ago, one of my wife’s uncles asked me to find him a night vision scope (he was in his 80s and in failing health, so didn’t ask why). I told him it would cost between $10K and $15K. He told me I should only cost about $400 and wouldn’t listen when I explained that he would be dissatisfied. I’d used Gen (1) Starlight Scopes (ehhh) in the Service during the 60s and modern light intensifying goggles (I think PVN-7 borrowed from the Nat’l Guard) when working with the Pittsburg County Sheriff in the 80s (awesome) and had handled a couple of $10K+ Thermal Scopes (amazing equipment) and knew better. I ordered him a $375 Scope, set it up with its infrared light source, and took it outside after dark to test it before bringing it to him. I’ll never forget the moment when my wife tried it and shouted, “ A SKUNK!” Not quite believing her, I looked through the pitiful device and sure enough it was a skunk, waddling as fast as a skunk can waddle, right towards us! We went in the house and brought in Holly (our Laborador). The next day I took the scope to him. He had it about a week and asked me to send it back. The object of this story is that if you want a real night vision instrument, it’s going to cost more than most of us can afford. Cheap equipment guarantees inadequate performance. A person should expect an optical rifle scope to cost as much or more than a good rifle. I’ve seen too may cheap scopes fail when they’re needed. In my opinion, it’s advisable to use iron sights until you’re willing or able to pay for reliable equipment. [/QUOTE]
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