lol700mw turbo sounds exciting.
Why shoot the coyotes when you can blind them and take them in as pets?
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lol700mw turbo sounds exciting.
Why shoot the coyotes when you can blind them and take them in as pets?
Just got the Digital Extra today. Here are a few pictures.
The tape switch works fine but, like you say, it isn't a typical standard connector for this application. It is, however, a very common connector for other purposes and a ton of options exist for modification.How is the tape switch on this one? I can't imagine it follows any typical standard we would be familiar with?
The Dimmer model and the Digital unit both have the oval beam shape...one thing I like about the Digital Extra is its nice circular beam. The Digital unit seems a bit more powerful than the Dimmer model...it also has turbo mode which is super bright. The Dimmer unit gives full power control, however, while the Digital has fixed power levels. The Extra doesn't focus quite as tightly as the other units but it has the power to reach way out there, and allows for a very wide beam pattern (20 degrees) if desired. It's a beast in turbo mode, but it also works well up close on the low power setting. Bad weather here in the mountains has made it hard to get photos but I should have something soon. I tried using my laser power meter but it's designed for designators, only having a 6mm x 6mm sensor, too small for the illuminators.I ordered the dimmer variant a little while ago. Have been playing with it for a couple nights now. Seems like a solid unit EXCEPT for one major (to me) drawback: the illumination area is a oval, not a circle. Apparently this is a "feature" marketed towards hunters, to reduce light reflection off of ground and upper foliage. Not sure if this is limited to the dimmer model only or if all 3 are configured this way.
Bit tricky to get a good photo, but this should give you an idea if what it looks like (this is on the lower power/highest beam divergence). Excellent power and range, would be perfect if not for this weird design choice.
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Not sure about clip-ons specifically, but the two smaller illuminators are designed to be mounted on top of a optic using something like these integrated rail rings.Some of us are going to be using these through clip on's for long range. Any feelings on how they would perform in that role??
I'm in this boat, and hope to have one soon. I mount my IR under the front of the rifle where a bipod would normally mount. Currently using a PVS-30 and Luna. Will report back if I get my mitts on one.Some of us are going to be using these through clip on's for long range. Any feelings on how they would perform in that role??
All their illuminators are designed to mount on top of their clipon units, but not sure how this would work using 30's if mounted to the scope.So, anyone with the Extra, is can you make the beam divergence tight enough to use the Extra with a PVS-30 when the Extra is mounted off the side of the rifle scope? I have had problems with the MAWL and LED based illuminators washing out the PVS....Thanks in advance.
Sorry to hear that. I wonder how many they've sold...he told me there's been a lot of interest.Thanks to you jackwagons that got an extra ordered before Daniel got back to me, so now they're not available til July.
Yeah, I'll be honest, I'm pretty frustrated about it. Not much I can do now but wait though.Sorry to hear that. I wonder how many they've sold...he told me there's been a lot of interest.
Mine came with the tape switch.Does the Extra come with the tape switch, or is that an extra item?
Any updates from folks ordering?
This I very much wish to see!Mine came with the tape switch.
I have a Perst 4 arriving later this week and will be wiring the units so I can activate both devices together or separately using a ModButton/Hot Button combo.
I know they're working on a switch solution for the smaller units but not sure what it'll be at this point. If they don't make a Surefire adapter I'll be making some...should be a pretty simple job. The adapter should work for the smaller units as well as the Extra since they share the same tube/thread dimensions.Any chance they are going to make a Surefire adapter like Luna has?
I was told all the Extras are coming with switches and the preorders should be ready to go within the next 2-3 weeks.Does the Extra come with the tape switch, or is that an extra item?
Any updates from folks ordering?
I haven't heard anything about the factory switch solution for the smaller units...I'll send them an email and ask.any updates on the tape switches ?
@upSLIDEdown any report?I'm in this boat, and hope to have one soon. I mount my IR under the front of the rifle where a bipod would normally mount. Currently using a PVS-30 and Luna. Will report back if I get my mitts on one.
The digital extra destroys the Luna. Brighter and cleaner.
Beam adjustment for width is the same. Spin the front to widen or narrow. Power is on the button, with 3 presets, low/med/high. I run on medium most always.How does it compare as far as ease of beam adjustability for width and power? I like the dial and focus of the Luna and really would only want more power for a wider beam with the same intensity
Mine is the digital extra. Looks like it's been replaced with the digital 2. If so, looks like it's gone from 250mW to 300mW. Not sure if anything else has changed. Looks basically the same.As long as one adjustment is infinite, sounds sweet. I know there are links above but do you have a link to the exact unit you ordered?
There's also a turbo power level. I use it fairly often for long range in open terrain (long powerline for example)...really lights things up way out there.Beam adjustment for width is the same. Spin the front to widen or narrow. Power is on the button, with 3 presets, low/med/high. I run on medium most always.
Good to know. That's a double press, right? I haven't tried that at all. Forgot about it tbh. Lol.There's also a turbo power level. I use it fairly often for long range in open terrain (long powerline for example)...really lights things up way out there.
Yes, a quick double-press.Good to know. That's a double press, right? I haven't tried that at all. Forgot about it tbh. Lol.
And yeah, Daniel is who I got mine through. I was posting the link for info more than purchasing. Haha