HTRN Field Review of Armasight Vampire and Spark, Gen 1 CORE Tech

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Folks,

Here is our review of the Armasight Vampire Gen 1 3X Night Vision Riflescope and the Armasight Spark Gen 1 1X monocular. These scopes utilize a new technology (CORE) that we discuss in the video. These units were tested in three different light environments (no moon, half moon, and full moon) and with/without IR assistance from the HTRN T-20 850nm device. We offer both units in our beginner NV hunting package that you can access from the link below. This review should answer a lot of questions about the effectiveness of these Gen 1 devices for hunting, performance under various lighting conditions, and how they perform with/without IR assistance. Hope you enjoy the review and feel free to contact us if you have questions. Kevin

Armasight Vampire 3X Riflescope Review:

Armasight Spark 1X Monocular Review:

HTRN Beginner NV Hunter Package (Includes two (2) HTRN T-20 850nm IR devices, Vampire 3X NV Riflescope, and your choice of 4 optional scanning devices (binoculars or monocular) : http://www.hightechredneckincorporated.com/product-p/nvpd1050.htm
 

Kevin, great reviews on both units.

It's amazing how far Gen 1 devices have come as well as better illuminators. I am impressed with both units, but particularly the Vampire scope and the clarity it has as well as the overall view through the scope. It sure does surpass my old Gen 1 ATN Spartan scope. For a dedicated Gen 1 night vision scope, I can't think of anything better. I assume these devices do not have recording capability and that you had a camera behind the ocular. That in and of itself loses some brightness from my experience, but it goes to show just how good the units look through the lens even with a camera at the back. No doubt the view to your eye is even better.

You did a good job with representing these two devices and demonstrated their capabilities very well. Thank you for the time and effort you put into it. I find the scope very appealing, especially for the money as you pointed out and I know others will too.

 
Thanks 6MM06.....these were recorded with a high-definition camera behind the ocular and as you indicated, not quite as good as what you can see with your naked eye. These do not have recording capability as you have noted. I will also be posting the same reviews on the Armasight Nemesis 4X and 6X in white phosphor, the D-740/D-760, and the HTRN Signature Series Scopes platformed on both the MX-160 and PVS-14. Hopefully will have them all posted within the next week. All of these reviews (including the Vampire and Spark) were recorded under identical conditions so some good comparable footage for someone shopping for Gen1, Gen 2+, or Gen 3. Stay Tuned !! Kevin
 

That's great Kevin. In the field, honest reviews are a very good thing for potential NV shoppers and it's good to see first hand via videos such as yours as to how well they perform. There's a lot of hype out there so a guy doesn't always know what he is getting. Your reviews are about as good as it gets without looking through the scopes first hand.

I too have wondered about the Nemesis and just how good (or not) it might be. I have done quite a bit of reading about those but seeing the view under the conditions you put them through should tell the tale. I am particularly looking forward to that review.

One thing I can't figure about the Nemesis is the difference in weight between the 4x and the 6x. When I looked at specs, the 6x is considerably heavier than the 4x. I would have expected it to be slightly heavier, but not as much as the specs say. If you don't mind and have a way to do it, it would be good to weigh both scopes and get a good understanding of it, as well as your take on any apparent difference between the two. If I were to ever purchase one, I would like the 6x, but not if it is a heavy beast.

 
6mm06,

There are two changes to the scope that make it heavier than the 4X. First it has to be lengthened 3.3 inches to accept the focal requirements for 6X. It also uses a 160mm front objective lens versus 108mm for the 4X. Glass is heavy and adding an additional 3.3 inches of length and width to accept the larger lens is what makes it heavier. I just posted the Armasight Nemesis 4X and 6X reviews so you can see in the video that the 6X is a significantly larger scope. Kevin
 
I'll definitely be picking one of these up, on your website what's the difference between the two ir lights that come with the vampire?
 
Originally Posted By: bomberhat I'll definitely be picking one of these up, on your website what's the difference between the two ir lights that come with the vampire?

Armasight does offer their own IR light with the unit but I substitute our T-20 in 850nm instead. We do offer the T-20 in 940nm, however, it is not suitable for Gen 1 devices. Actually, we just removed the 940nm as an option for this unit. Kevin
 


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