Best NV torch
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Rake Aboot
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I just bought a Wraith V3 for my Alpex. Absolutely amazing
Most compact is a Blade. I have Blade and Wraith V 3 and use the Blade on my N470s and ATN Xsight 5.
Original SRX is awesome but roe dont like it at all.
About 2 months ago we tested a Blade v SRX. 772yds looking at a wind turbine. Illumination was pretty identical through N470s. Mate has helmet mounted PVS. SrX beam looked like a laser designated. Blade on max just about descerible beam.
Two roe at 200 yds were very spooked by SRX.
Here is picture of assorted IR torches.
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Original SRX is awesome but roe dont like it at all.
About 2 months ago we tested a Blade v SRX. 772yds looking at a wind turbine. Illumination was pretty identical through N470s. Mate has helmet mounted PVS. SrX beam looked like a laser designated. Blade on max just about descerible beam.
Two roe at 200 yds were very spooked by SRX.
Here is picture of assorted IR torches.
D
Is the Solaris SRX a 940 or 820, and what is the Wraith V3?
Pellet Pinger
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First thing to consider is what scope is it for?
Yes, yes and yes.
Correct, if its for an add-on, the wraith is superb. If its for a dedicated scope, the wraith may be to powerful, not sure how the dimmer switch affects this.
Interesting. I have had the OG Solaris for absolutely donkeys years and I have never seen that pamphlet as far as I can recall. I just dug my box out (which is covered in dust and is never used despite what your leaflet suggests) and found a pressure switch cable thing in there which then made me go and inspect the torch itself as I didn't realise it had a small port on it to connect the pressure switch on to.
Mad how little we pay attention to things. I have probably used that laser torch hundreds and hundreds of time, maybe even thousands, and never once looked at it closely.
Mine just sits on the side inbetween uses. I live alone so no danger of it falling in to the wrong hands and I always remove the battery from it.
Strangely, last night with it, I experienced the worst floating mist with it I have ever seen. Sometimes you get those floating like bugs that in the distance that almost look like mirage or water trending one way. Last night however must have been very very odd conditions. Thermal wise, it was absolutely stunningly clear and crisp but there also must have been some very very fine humidity in the air that was not causing any issues whatsoever for thermal imaging but was playing havoc with the image being resolved by the Vulpine and the Solaris. I have never seen it that bad. You could still shoot no problem it was almost quite disorientating looking at it for any length of time. Almost felt a bit sick. Normally when it does that, there is obvious humidity in the air but this was not the case. I am guessing it was due to the disparity in temperature between the day and the night. Maybe others experience this a lot if they shoot in late spring/summer but I very rarely shoot between April-Oct, so have never seen it this bad.
Its on a Pard Nightstalker pro.
Pellet Pinger
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Not sure what would be best for that scope.
Hi Griff,
The Dark Engine BLADE will work very well with that.
Black Sun Dark Engine BLADE IR illuminator
www.nightvisionstore.co.uk
It's the smallest, lightest full power IR on the market. And by full power, it is at 95% of the maximum power legally allowed to be sold to consumers, so the same power as everything else, even much larger, heavier IRs. You'll see a very very long way with it and well into your backdrop.
The lens is designed to match the emitter, so the beam is completely even with no cold or hot spot in the centre so your scope will be able to expose properly. There's also no spill so you won't suffer with reflections off of the barell or moderator.
Mount it towards the rear of the scope on a cheap low QR 1" scope mount at 45 degrees, so that it sits between the turrets and you won't even notice that it's on the rifle.
Designed and made in the UK with a lifetime warranty too.
Cheers
Clive
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