Night Vision Reap IR & rechargables

[mrjoed2]

Hey,

Has anyone used rechargeable CR123 batteries in their Reap IR version 2? I know the new version has the vertical battery compartment so the current battery extender for the original Reap will not work. Only issue I see is rechargeable 123's are 3.7v vs 3.0v for standard lithium. Would not want to cause a problem, but rechargables seem like a good option if they work properly in the Trijicon.

 

[slim023]

trijicon says they will not warranty the scope from a over voltage caused by rechargeables. How they can tell that came from a rechargeable or a cheaply made standard battery I'm not sure. I have a original style reap with the IRX rechargeable system and love it. But after seeing friends just run cheap battery packs and cord that seems like how i should have went

 

[mrjoed2]

Thanks - Think when I get the Reap I'll just stick to regular batteries. Don't want a issue with a 7K scope.
And guessing they will come up with the extended battery solution for the Gen 2 at some point.

 

[clubmanager]

How does one use battery packs and cord? I’d like to mitigate the possibility of battery housing cracks I’m reading about....and supply a good amount of available power.

 

[BamaSE]

How does one use battery packs and cord? I’d like to mitigate the possibility of battery housing cracks I’m reading about....and supply a good amount of available power.

TNVC has a kit called the TRB that mounts the battery on your rail forward of the scope. It is probably the most budget friendly option and works great. Just be sure to position it where your shooting tripod clamp does not interfere if you use one.

 

[BamaSE]

trijicon says they will not warranty the scope from a over voltage caused by rechargeables. How they can tell that came from a rechargeable or a cheaply made standard battery I'm not sure. I have a original style reap with the IRX rechargeable system and love it. But after seeing friends just run cheap battery packs and cord that seems like how i should have went

Ditto in this. Currently I run my Reap 35 V1 as a scanner around my neck for which the IRX is great. But when I first got it and used as a scope I was anti-battery packs and cables until I realized how convenient it was to run all night with a battery pack without having to worry over power at all. And the cords getting in the way or hung up is not a big issue once you get them put in place and use a velcro strap or zip tie to tuck away.

 

[clubmanager]

Thanks. That seems to be the best I’ve looked at today so dropped the hammer on it!