NV scopes

[Robssrt-4]

So im looking into night vision scopes right now. I know that they can be pricey but im not really sure what i need to find in a good quality night vision scope or where to start. ill be using it for hunting, doesnt need to be over 200+ yards.any suggestions and what are you guys using?

[High Tower]

Do you want this to be a stand alone optic, or more of a second piece that you would use in conjuntion with a day optic?

I would set a price range to stay within. If you can, find a store you trust or that stocks NV stuff. There is quite a difference in some of the brand and generation quality.

[Robssrt-4]

I would like either option. price range below $1000 if even possible. I have both aeotech and an aimpoint HWS so doesnt have to be standalone. eotech is XPS 2.0

[BigNog]

I would like either option. price range below $1000 if even possible. I have both aeotech and an aimpoint HWS so doesnt have to be standalone. eotech is XPS 2.0

XPS 2 is not NV compatible.

[Robssrt-4]

Is there any way to upgrade a 2.0?

[Tactical Joke]

The only way to 'upgrade' an XPS 2-0 is to buy an XPS 3-0 and sell the 2-0.

Make sure you get the 3-0 and not the OPMOD, as I believe the NV circuitry is disabled in the OPMOD.

[Robssrt-4]

So what exactly makes the 3.0 compatible with NV. what is the major differance with 2.0 and 3

[sammage]

So what exactly makes the 3.0 compatible with NV. what is the major differance with 2.0 and 3

You just answered your own question.

[aquajon]

I'm not convinced there is much of an electrical difference with the NVG compatible red dot models. I ran a set of cheap gen1's behind an eotech 512 and it worked fine. Didn't blow out the lens, didn't leave a burnin mark, etc.

This was just to test for a night hunt though. IMO, if your going to spend the money on quality NVG's, the cost of "NVG compatible" red dots are nominal. Having just gone through this search myself, finding anything worth using less than a grand is not realistic. Maybe get a cheaper set of hand held NVG's to find targets and then use a white light mounted on the rifle to light it up and take a shot.

[Robssrt-4]

I'm not convinced there is much of an electrical difference with the NVG compatible red dot models. I ran a set of cheap gen1's behind an eotech 512 and it worked fine. Didn't blow out the lens, didn't leave a burnin mark, etc.

This was just to test for a night hunt though. IMO, if your going to spend the money on quality NVG's, the cost of "NVG compatible" red dots are nominal. Having just gone through this search myself, finding anything worth using less than a grand is not realistic. Maybe get a cheaper set of hand held NVG's to find targets and then use a white light mounted on the rifle to light it up and take a shot.

Exactly the kind of answer i was looking for. Thank you very much fpr the help.