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Yeah, that just got pre-ordered...
I know this is a question that'll drive Vic crazy, what's the projected availability of the RS 640 60mm?
From the FLIR RS 32 description: (SRS-M™) is qualified for a MSR semi-automatic platform, up to .30 Cal.
What does MSR stand for? Modern Sporting Riffle (AR-10)
Can I turn the reticle off for hand held viewing? Yes
Can it be clipped on as well as stand alone? No, it's a dedicated stand along weapon site but can be hand held pretty easy, it's surprisingly light.
What is the technology difference between a thermal clip on and a thermal rifle sight all other things being the same (refresh rate etc)? Like NV, this really comes down to the quality of your day scope that can somewhat show how good the image may be with your thermal clip on to some extent. Now IMHO, this factor is more apparent with pure NV devices with day scopes as these are true light amplification devices where's thermal are heat signatures. Thermal is not effected by light environments down range but other factors still play into it. Too much magnification shows pixelation plus too much digital zoom artifacts etc.
Response above.
"The R-Series runs off an internal, rechargeable battery that provides about 4.5 hours of constant operation from a single charge. This helps to reduce the overall weight, size, and cost of the scope."
So this internal battery is it replaceable in the field or does it have to be sent in? Understand there is a way to run it off an external battery also, is this available at time of purchase or something yet to be made? Same battery for all of the models? How long to recharge?
Thank you for any enlightenment on these questions.
Any idea about the height from the top of the pic rail (on the gun) to the centerline of the scope? This would be ideal for the .300 BLK bolt gun I'm building up, but I may have bought the wrong stock by not getting an adjustable cheek riser....doh!
Will it handle a SCAR 17 or a .308/.260 bolt gun (AIAE)?
Thanks Victor
I actually just got off the phone with Chip and ordered one with the 35mm lense and 60 hz refresh rate.
Also I'm in for the L3 tubed WASP. I'll wait as long as it takes because I know it's going to be right when you guys release it.
Not that I haven't been thinning them out with my helmet mounted PVS 14 and Trij RSR combo at close range but the Hogs are doomed now!!!!
Regards
7.62 x 54 NATO
The SCAR Heavy has a reputation for destroying more optics (not thermal but day optics) than any other rig, if the RS series thermals handle the recoil from them you can be sure your bolt guns can handle it as well.
I was not aware there was a 7.62x54 NATO, I thought that was a Russian round.
Just jerking your chain..... Its 7.62x51 NATO
From what I have seen in what they published, they mention gas operated, they do not mention bolt guns. There is a big difference in the recoil pulse between the two. That needs some clarification.
I am sure your reputation is a stellar one, but you can only do so much short of a refund. If the manufacturer does not support you then it will be hard for you to support your customers without going broke. Problems arise in gray areas and this recoil situation is a gray area that is in need of more extensive clarification or a warranty that covers recoil issues... Which I doubt they will do because they will never know what gun the scope was placed on....
So it would be nice to hear from the horses mouth and see something more concrete in their promotional materials as well as the product warranty rather than just hearsay. I.E. first time you screw it up from recoil the company fixes it, the second time you pay to have it fixed. In that situation you will learn in a hurry what not to put this thing on but you have one get out of jail free card that gives you the ability to try it out without making $9K go *poof*
Not so sure, I have destroyed my share of optics on bolt guns trying to save a buck back in the day. I know the SCAR had a real problem with some of the SOPMOD optics that have since been fixed and any other issues I have heard have always been with lesser quality optics and/or usually the destruction came with illuminated optics with batteries in them like the Eotech.
@ $9500 for the high res 60mm unit, you can appreciate my concern.
Does Flir have the terms of their warranty published yet? I am not talking about the mention of the 2 year, 3 year, 10 year disclosure, I am referring to the small print portion of the product warranty.
FLIR RS Thermal Weapon Scopes warranty -> 2 Years Standard, 3 Years (with registration), 10 Years (thermal sensor only)
Coupled with that, I'm sure you're aware FLIR is a heavy hitter in the market place
Here is a graph of the FLIR Tau 2 640 17 micron thermal core, the 320 core will be 1/4 the range of the 640:
This should help you to make a decision on which FLIR RS thermal scope version is right for you
What kind of experience do you have with thermals?
For hog/cow detection with a 320 core/35mm lens it would be out past 500+ meters and for shooting a little less than 1/2 that. It takes some experience behind a thermal scope though to be able to utilize it properly. You would detect allot more with a thermal than any NV would find though no matter what.