I ran into a need for something recently and the more I thought about it the more I realized that there appears to be a lot of utility for this plate and there's a hole in the market.
So... here it is:
PVA ARCA to PIC plate, short version.
The plate is designed for a light, robust, easy option that allows a mounted scope (already in rings or mount) to be clipped to this plate and then to a ball head. Mounting is super simple.
As I play with it we have more an more uses.
Using a rifle scope as a spotter has major utility for match weekends where you really don't need 60x, overload from mirage and a mediocre reticle. It is also highly useful for light hunting applications. This plate weighs a couple ounces, and my spare rifle scope assembled with the plate weighs 2 pounds less than the spotting scope. Plus, if I need to I can swap the spare scope onto the rifle. I can't do that with a spotter.
A Thermal mounts directly to it, and makes a great detection tool. With an IR illuminator mounted to the thermal we have a solution that allows a spotter to act as the detection and illumination with a steady hand. The guy on NV doesn't need to be "talked onto" the target, he just gets a gigantic IR spotlight to look at.
6061 AL Type 3 anodize (mil spec Hard Coat ano)
STANAG 6693 and PIC 1913 compatible rail on top, 11 T slots
ARCA 1.5" dovetail on the bottom
5.9x 1.5 x 5/8 inches in size
Markings for T-slots and plate location rule included
For that specific Sniper's Hide Forum Member, a disclaimer: The product is for (1) ARCA to Picatinny plate, part number PVA-2208-A1. Even though the photographs show a scope, thermal, rings, tripod, etc those are there to demonstrate the effective use to the PVA-2208-A1 product. They are not included. Plate is shown "raw" without anodizing for clarity in product photo. All parts come black anodized. IYKYK.
The PVA website link is here:
patriotvalleyarms.com
Free shipping through 9/15/22 for launch orders.
So... here it is:
PVA ARCA to PIC plate, short version.
The plate is designed for a light, robust, easy option that allows a mounted scope (already in rings or mount) to be clipped to this plate and then to a ball head. Mounting is super simple.
As I play with it we have more an more uses.
Using a rifle scope as a spotter has major utility for match weekends where you really don't need 60x, overload from mirage and a mediocre reticle. It is also highly useful for light hunting applications. This plate weighs a couple ounces, and my spare rifle scope assembled with the plate weighs 2 pounds less than the spotting scope. Plus, if I need to I can swap the spare scope onto the rifle. I can't do that with a spotter.
A Thermal mounts directly to it, and makes a great detection tool. With an IR illuminator mounted to the thermal we have a solution that allows a spotter to act as the detection and illumination with a steady hand. The guy on NV doesn't need to be "talked onto" the target, he just gets a gigantic IR spotlight to look at.
6061 AL Type 3 anodize (mil spec Hard Coat ano)
STANAG 6693 and PIC 1913 compatible rail on top, 11 T slots
ARCA 1.5" dovetail on the bottom
5.9x 1.5 x 5/8 inches in size
Markings for T-slots and plate location rule included
For that specific Sniper's Hide Forum Member, a disclaimer: The product is for (1) ARCA to Picatinny plate, part number PVA-2208-A1. Even though the photographs show a scope, thermal, rings, tripod, etc those are there to demonstrate the effective use to the PVA-2208-A1 product. They are not included. Plate is shown "raw" without anodizing for clarity in product photo. All parts come black anodized. IYKYK.
The PVA website link is here:
ARCA to Picatinny - Short Plate
Save weight on your next hunt with a back up target scope instead of a heavy spotter. More compact and more versatile than a dedicated spotter the day scope allows you to use your tripod to spot or to shoot. Also fits thermal sights to use as a detection equipment at night or day on coyotes...
patriotvalleyarms.com
Free shipping through 9/15/22 for launch orders.
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