Night Vision 2020 East Coast Night Shoot ** 11/116

[LibertyArms]

Thanks to everyone who came out and to those who sent equipment, give away and demo products.!!! See ya next year for another one ?







Email sent 11/8 out to those who contacted me already. Anyone not get it let me know.

*Emails and Info have been sent to those who have registered already. If you did not receive an email let me know.

Figured it would be best to start a new thread for this. More details will follow next week as we are still getting more demos and info squared away but have enough info to post up the details. Huge shout outs to @Eliteuas for his initial work in getting this shoot going and helping out with the shoot and some cool raffles and products he is going to be bringing out for us on the 14th, to @DownRangeThermal for supporting us and sending out targets for the thermal guys to use and demo up, @jwramp for getting the flyer made up and coming out to get us some epic photo and video of the shoot and demos, @NIGHT VISION INC for sending us some goodies for the shoot, and @thundervalleyprecision for getting us squared away for range use. We can start taking people to register for the event.
To register Call or Email Me @ [email protected]/ 4129519945

- Come and enjoy the company of like minded people from all around. This is a function aimed and allowing people to check out all sorts of products in a meet & greet style. We will have target engagements to 1000yrds, NV and Thermal Targets, Product reviews and
demos. We will have areas of LR shooting, and Carbine/Pistol areas and cold fire sessions for laser/light & gear reviews. This is designed to be a fun and informative gathering allowing us all regardless of cost of equipment to attend, use there equipment, meet and see other products you may want or upgrade to, and learn a little about many products first hand though some demonstrations of them side by side. There is going to be some neat stuff on hand, and we are working on getting more so that we have a wide range of products available. More details to come next week. Feel free to share this via facebook or instagram. ** this is a suppressor only shoot** sorry but that's the way it has to be to get that many people shooting until early morning. Anyone that wanted to attend and does not have one contact me and well see how we can help. I'll have a number of rifles on hand that you can use (bring your ammo) to help get people to be able test out the products there.

9/29 - We are all set up to go. Some updated info.
Hotels in the area are as follows.
Hampton Inn Cambridge 8775 Georgetown Road, Cambridge, OH 43725 ( south of range) approx. 25 min away
Hampton Inn Newcomerstown 200 Morris Crossing, Newcomerstown, OH 43832 ( north of range ) approx. 25min away

Vortex is involved and sending optics for demo use behind clip ons.
Working on steiner demos currently
Working on Holosun Ir lasers, we are getting some models for the event.
Have a Modular Attachment Platform Built for T&E of any products sent up. Will be able to multiple lasers/lights/LRF, and clip-ons/Thermals. We should have a good side by side comparison of many products from one viewing area at multiple ranges. Check out the ones coming for demo, or bring your own and mount them up. Pics Below

**Felipe @Eliteuas is running a raffle for an unlocked Raptar ....... PM him for details or see in below posts. Get an unlocked unit at the group buy price !!

**2020 Mk13 raffle and to help out a great cause @USMCSGT0331 for the USMC Scout Sniper Foundation --- Purchase a ticket for the rifle raffle and come to our night shoot and be entered in for a free Steiner OTALc IR laser. So if your coming to the night shoot anyway buy tickets for this awesome one-of-a-kind rifle. You wont find another one anywhere ever again. Link to the raffle https://scoutsniper.org/contribute/2020-mk13mod7-rifle-raffle/


Thanks Bob

 

[Choid]

Good job, guys. Sounds like a great event. The people and companies listed, at least the ones I know, are super good people.

One question. What is dude wearing on his head?

 

[jwramp]

Glad to hear. I work with the Recon & Sniper Foundation and they do great work. Slightly relevant too with the subject matter for the shoot!

Can’t wait and very much looking forward to the event and sharing a bunch of awesome content comparing all sorts of devices we’re planning to put on the line.

 

[silentwoods]

Fuck yeah JW let’s go with the Recon/ Sniper Foundation. I’ve received a few great recommendations but I think that’s fitting with the nature of the event. Could you PM me your number?


Also guys, by Monday I’ll have the raffle details on how to collect, and also reimburse funds should we not meet the goal. I’m thinking check is the best way as there is no fees. I’ll keep a live tally in this thread. So far we have a commit to two raffle tickets.

Thanks
Felipe

I'm in for one sir

 

[LibertyArms]

Info updated. Let me know if tour interested in coming out.

 

[upSLIDEdown]

Mother. Effer.

This is the weekend of MPA I think.

 

[CBDR]

I have to say the idea of organizing & planning a large event on the topic of Night Shooting is going to be a handful. For those of you behind the idea.

1st off, my hats off to you.
2nd this is a pretty cleaver way to introduce, educate, network and yes generate sales in this sector.
3rd Night Shooting Report Tab = Great 1st hand experience.

Unfortunately my revenue stream controls my off the grid time.
I'm pretty sure that you will have plenty on talent & experience on site.
Be safe
CBDR

 

[LibertyArms]

Yes sir it should be a great time. There are some great people behind it, and great support from awesome companies out there that are going to help make this even better.

 

[NHPiper]

Whats the best airport to fly into?

 

[LibertyArms]

Whats the best airport to fly into?

Id have to do some checking. Id guess your half way between Pittsburgh INtl. and Colubus Intl. respectively. We could possibly work out a pick and ride out from Pitt for ya ? I know there is a small scale county airport only a few min from the range but don't know about plane size there ? I can do some checking. Feel free to call and we can discuss some options. Or hit Eliteuas up in the above post.

 

[hk24]

Canton Akron CAK, Columbus or Pittsburgh will be closest.

Lynn

 

[NHPiper]

Brother if you fly into MDT (Harrisburg international ) it’s a few hour drive but we can road trip up, I got 2 spots in my Passat left haha

you get your tickets yet? What time you flying in?

im bring that 22lr if i can make it. Bad boy cold bored a plate at 300 yards last night. 13 mils of elevation with a 50 yard zero! So fun to shoot!

 

[NHPiper]

I’m paying for my tickets the day of, I’m a commercial supporter for the shoot.

Sorry, meant plane tickets! Haha

We are looking into Columbus flights. Flight from NH, plus a car rental hotel for Friday and Saturday night, split with @WillHugh is about $500 plus food

 

[LibertyArms]

Got a good number signed up so far. Anyone else in ??

 

[Evolution 9]

I’m likely. Just gotta see if I can carpool with Eliteuas and Co.

 

[TheHorta]

Is there anything NOT cool in OH?

Suppressor(s)?
M107A1?
Helicopter?
1.21Gw Flux Capacitor?

 

[LibertyArms]

Updated and Emails out to those of you who contacted me.

 

[LibertyArms]

Up top guys. still have some room for the shoot if anyone is interested.

 

[TheHorta]

Bumpty Dumpty

 

[earthquake]

Just now heard of this event and I live less than 2-hours from Thunder Valley. How did that happen?!? Anyway, I was wanting to do a night hunt the same night, before a Veteran's only pheasant hunt the next day, but couldn't get my hands on any NV. Maybe I'll have to come out to this.

 

[LibertyArms]

Still room if you wanna come out. Give us a shout and well get ya in line.

 

[Evolution 9]

I’ll be flying in from Idaho so nobody else has an excuse not to get there

 

[LibertyArms]

up top

 

[jwramp]

A taste from the mega beam sampler last night. Will be bringing it out fully stocked with lasers and illuminators.

 

[LibertyArms]

Yes sir-- JW will have have some cool shots of lots-o-stuff. Quick sample of what well have + whatever other folks bring

RNVG WP L3 20UA MOD3 Photonis hybrid white, PVS14GP ,PVS14WP, MoD2 L3 WP, DTNVG high spec GP, RNVG echo, PVS7B GP
PVS27GP, PVS27 Echo WP, pvs30's, pvs24 gp, M2124 LR WP, Armasight CO lr, hogster clip on, Flir recon v, pulsar accolade xp50 2, dbal d2, otal c, paq4, peq15s, holosun units, raptars, radius, steiner IR products, illuminators ---- +still waiting on some demo units to arrive from vendors and whatever else folks show up with.

Should be enough stuff to get a taste of alot of products and see what fits your budget and style. And we have some prizes for and raffles too.

 

[LibertyArms]

Little cerakote and final bolt down and we'll have our clip on platform done. Well be able to check NV and thermal clip on for all the major power settings and used ranges. ! Well have the 4.5-27, 1-10, and 4x acog. That should give good ideas to just about anyone what the unit will look like with their optics ?

 

[CBDR]

Looks like a lot of like minded folks will gather for this event. Once again Bravo Zulu for those who brainstormed this rally point. How it pays out is sure to be a major win win. Wisdom guided by experience = increased knowledge for the night shooter. My envy for the folks who have the privilege of gathering around that camp fire,,, keep an open mind. The learning process never stops.
Snipers Hide is an excellent source for true data.

R/
Constant
Bearing
Decreasing
Range.

 

[LibertyArms]

See everyone tomo.... food is ordered, target stands made, test platforms done, vendor packs for shooters check, guns and gear in the truck, raffles and giveaways ready.....

Till tomorrow........

 

[Evolution 9]

As a SCUBA diver it took me a second to figure out what you meant

 

[Evolution 9]

On the tarmac in Boise. See you guys when it’s dark! Wife doesn’t understand

 

[WALLYBOB]

Filling up the air tanks, packing up the car now! OHIO here we come!

Hope you all have a 'blast'! Be safe. Maybe next year.

 

[dlm1984]

It was good getting to meet everyone! I'm horrible with names and faces, so it may take a couple years for me to put them all together!

 

[brettb614]

What a great time! Thanks again Bob for putting this together! Bob has a surprise from last night!

 

[jwramp]

Fantastic time indeed. Woke up on site to a gorgeous sunrise before the storm rolled through. Special thanks to Bob and John for all the organization, target prep and legwork out there setting it all up for us.

After most of the folks left a coyote marched out from behind the 400yd berm. Photos to come...

 

[brettb614]

Great pic!

 

[jwramp]

Great time out there gents. Thanks for making it a fun one. Many more photos to come - once I finish up editing we'll send out a download link to the participants.

 

[LibertyArms]

Thanks to all those who came out to the event, and hope you all had a decent time. Thanks to @DownRangeThermal, @jwramp, @Surgeon_Shooter , @Badgerord, @Eliteuas, Vortex optics, Tom @ TVP for helping out on this shoot.

Some teaser pics for yall

 

[SGT Fish @ChevTec Group]

I had an awesome time. When I found out I didn't have to work that weekend, I debated if I should go or not. I don't have any rifle suppressors, I don't shoot long range, I only have one pistol IR laser/illuminator, etc. But The invites were definitely friendly and I figured the worst case scenario is I lob some 22lr on the short range. I do have 2 40mm grenade launchers, and I had been kicking around the idea of loading glow sticks into the projectiles so that they mark the impacts, but my 50yd backyard range isn't the best for 40mm lobbing. So I quickly loaded up a dozen or so rounds and took them to the range with me.

I'm sure glad I went. Just walking around with others using NV was fun, and passing helmets around to try others goggles out was pretty interesting. After using NV in the military for years, Saturday was the first time I looked through WP tubes. It definitely was cool, but not as big of a difference as everyone seems to make about it. They are definitely an upgrade, but I'm extremely happy with my GP goggles and mono. The thermal imagers is a whole different thing. JW's Pulsar unit was very impressive, especially for the size and price. Felipe's FLIR unit was unreal, seeing the bullets trace through the air was awesome. And it was definitely smaller than it looks in pictures.

The 40mm rounds I loaded worked decently. I was using a mixture of glow stick sizes and brands, some hardly showed up on NV, at least with my ANVIS goggles. So I will be doing some testing to find the best glow stick. Amazon also failed to deliver the Glow in the dark stickers I had ordered. My plan was to glue them to the base of the projectiles to create a dim/NV tracer that is non-pyrotechnic. Similar to the "streak glow tracers" they sell for pistols. Next time... I had a blast just letting others shoot the launchers. Always fun to put smiles on other people's faces. It would have been a lot better with a NV capable sight. Next time I'll have to buy or borrow my buddy's PSQ-18 so that we can actually hit near the targets.

Thanks to everyone that helped contribute to this event. I really hope we do it again, sooner than later. And thanks to all who let me check out their gear. I'm already shopping for a decent scope and a rifle can.

-Jake

 

[Kclaypool]

Had a great time and learned a lot. Was great to try out gear side by side! Cannot wait for next year’s.

 

[N8D]

Learned so much at this event. Benefitted from the ir illuminator side by side evaluation to trying out a myriad of nv setups. Thanks to everyone who came out, set it up, shared equipment, and made it a great event overall. Will be back if this becomes a regular thing.

 

[brettb614]

Message to all who attended the night shoot:

I may have left my Feisol carbon fiber tripod with ball head at this event... finally going through all my stuff and can't seem to locate it... anyone seen it?