Night Vision do you need both NV gen3 scope and thermal RS scope

[coyotesniper]

I have a D740 gen3 w/torch pro. D740 is rated up to 50 cal recoil
Looking at a RS-32 35mm

would you sell your NV gen3 to get the Thermal RS

Trying to decide if I really need both

 

[SkyPup]

No, all you need is a PS-32 or LS-64 hand scanner to compliment your current setup.

 

[coyotesniper]

THANKS

Does the PS32 and the RS-32 35mm have about the same detection rate?
Is the advantage of the RS-32 35mm worth the extra $1400

 

[SkyPup]

The PS-32 only has a 19mm lens so it's detection limit will be less than and RS32-35mm, however it costs less and will detect out 500 yards.

Are you asking me that you want to use the RS32 thermal rifle scope as a handheld scanner? It is much larger than a PS-32 is for scanning detection and more unwieldy to hold in our hand for long periods of time.

 

[Delta4-3]

I wouldn't sell my only I2 unit to fund a thermal. If I could only have one or the other, it would be I2, but having both (like SkyPup said a hand held thermal for scanning) increases your capabilities by 10x.

 

[the impactzone]

both, not one over the other, I hope to someday be able to reach back and grab the club for the shot LOL

I have a LS64 and D760 and can cover most every thing calling coyotes and stalking hogs

 

[Victor-TNVC]

Thermal great for detection. Night Vision for PURE identification to shoot with your thermal unless that darn hog is thirty feet way! :-D

Vic

 

[IR-V]

I have a D740 gen3 w/torch pro. D740 is rated up to 50 cal recoil
Looking at a RS-32 35mm

would you sell your NV gen3 to get the Thermal RS

Trying to decide if I really need both

For a tight budget, I recommend night vision on your head, thermal imager on your rifle, and IR laser aimer on handgun. If you can have only one and not both, then I recommend night vision on your head, and IR laser aimer on your rifles and handguns.

NV (night vision) and TI (thermal imaging) do different things well in the continuum of detection, recognition, and identification. NV has more strength on the ID tasks, while TI gives more capability on the Detection tasks.

NV and TI also have different weaknesses. TI can't image through glass or water, but will not bloom out or shut down when viewing intense light sources. NV will bloom and / or shut down on exposure to bright light, but can image well through glass and water.

Generally, NV provides a much more detailed image that is satisfactory for low light navigation on foot or for vehicles. I wouldn't trust any TI scope for navigation except the most advanced FLIR surveillance systems, which are priced well out of consumer range - and these are externally mounted as you will not be able to use TI to view through windshield and canopy "glass".

TI on the other hand can be used day or night, while NV is limited to low light use. However, TI relies heavily on contrast for detection, and when there is minimal temperature contrast between living things and inanimate things in the environment, the overall imaging will appear foggy or muted to the user.

Fusion imaging is the best of all worlds, especially where TI is overlayed onto imaging from NV scopes and dayscopes. However, most fusion technology is either restricted to military and law enforcement or priced out of what most consumers are willing to pay.

IR-V

 

[MontanaKid]

+1 on not selling my only gen 3 NOD to get thermal. If I could only have 1 thermal imagery device, it would be one of the RS scopes. It can be handheld (probably not the most comfortable, but whatever) and weapon mounted.

 

[Papa Zero Three]

Nope. NVGs with a AN PAS-29 COTI attached as needed, best of both worlds IMO.

 

[the impactzone]

TI will not show brush and other obstacles in front of your target, where as NV will bloom off a goat fence and let me ID as well as see obstacles I have to shoot through. why I use both

 

[shooter6.5]

A good NV set up to look and shoot with is great. A nice hand held thermal is great for detection and will save you both time and steps.

Go with quality NV first and then work your way to the thermal. A thermal aiming devise would be great but you can do real well with what you have . I have a hand held L3 X320, and it works great for me. Flir also makes some nice gear and is comparitably priced. You have a good quality IR light and that is really necessary.