NV monacle with dsa info needed please.

[19powell90 89]

Just wondering if i was to buy say a pulsar challenger gs or merlin with a dsa do i need to adjust my scope forward everytime i go night shooting? And are these as good as set up with a powerful ir than say a n550?

[dogvixen01 34]

i have both types of nv.pulsar challenger add on is best suited to a scope with side focus parrallax adjustment ( mtc or n/s nighteater for examples ).i set my scope as normal then use a butt pad when add on is fitted.can make it a bit awkward but it is a compromise to be able to use gun day and night,or you would have to have a dedicated gun just for nv.the n550 is alo better imho ,but there is a big price difference.the 550 can be used both day and night and has a digital operation which unlike the pulsar add on which can only be used at night and can burn out if exposed to a bright light.depends on what you want to shoot / distance and your budget .there are regular nv meetings advertised on here .keep an eye out for one near you or ask on forum if anyone near you has one you can try out.hope this helps.atb

[stillair1 16]

Hi I use a merlin on a rapid and .22lr I use a set up with reach forward mounts on the day scope which helps to loose the length of the addon, but is still totally usable during the day.

 

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[Simply Simon 1]

Is there a massive difference in quality of picture between the two?

[stillair1 16]

Those that have used both the merlin and the pulsar addon say the pulsar has the edge, Though both are good for upto .22lr. With the digtal 550 you are limited to either 4.5mag or 7.5 mag with a suplimentary lens.Remember the 550 sites up high on the rifle often requiring adjustment to the stock to get any cheek weld.

In the same price bracket is the atn night spirit gen2+ addon.

Edited January 7, 2012 by stillair1