www.nightvisionstore.co.uk
I've found this guys, it's another pard, as Bruce mentioned.
More my price range, would this be ok to fit on my day scope for day shooting and then just attach for nv? Would I need to re zero each attachment? I check zero regularly anyway, but would I need to each use?
And would this be adequate enough for a spotting tool also as suggested on the website?
Regards
I wondered how long it would take you to find the PARD NV007!
The PARD come with an adaptor that clamps onto the eyebell of a normal scope and stays there.
The PARD then quick attaches/detaches from the adaptor
As with everything, there are pros and cons.
Pros:
It's probably the most cost effective NV device available at the moment (and has proved extremely popular)
It has an onboard IR that provides enough illumination to shoot out to around 150 yards in good weather conditions. If you need to shoot further than that, you'll need an external laser based IR torch (LED torches won't do that job)
It can also be used as a hand held spotter and then attached to the rifle to take the shot (but it's not a great spotter)
It uses a full HD sensor so the image quality is excellent.
It has an onboard full HD video recorder which uses an removable micro SD card
It has wifi which can stream video to any nearby phones/tablets/computers.
It runs from a single, removable 18650 battery, so carrying one or two spare batteries will keep it running for long shooting sessions.
Cons:
If you don't have the right type of scope, it's performance is poor.
You need a scope with the following features:
Adjustable focus - either adjustable objective or side parallax (side parallax is easier) and the scope should focus down to 10 yards or less
Low base magnification less than x4 and not too high a maximum magnification - not more than x20
Have lens coatings that will pass IR well - this immediately eliminates most of the top end scopes like Swarovski, Zeiss or S&B
A large objective - 50mm or more helps to admit more IR, but a smaller objective (42 or 44mm) will work but more IR may be needed
With the 007 attached to the rear of the scope, your head position will not be the same as when the 007 is not attached. Many people simply can't get comfortable with the head position, even with a stock extender fitted
Scopes known to work well with the PARD are:
Sightron S Tac 3-16x42 and 4-20x50
Delta Titanium HD 2.5-15x56 (probably the best available at the moment)
Most Hawke scopes work well, with the sidewinders being very popular
Some first focal plane scopes don't give a focussed image throughout their magnification range, so steer clear.
The 007 comes in 2 flavours - 12mm and 16mm
The 12mm is better for close range work because it gives a wider field of view, showing all of the reticle
The 16mm effectively increases the overall magnification by a factor of about x1.3. This reduces what you see of the reticle, but you get some "free" magnification for longer range shooting
If you already have a scope that will work with the 007, then it is the most cost effective solution for shooting, but I'd still recommend a thermal for spotting.
If you decide to get a PARD NV007, there are plenty sellers out there and quite a few regularly appear second hand. As has been said, the Night Vision Store can be difficult to deal with
Cheers
Bruce
) yes my main permissions are around Crowhurst Park in Battle. I lost a big permission in whatlington during lockdown, but hopefully gaining some more soon, hence the night time shooting situation!
