PVS14 scope mount question

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1trkyhntr

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I'm kind of leaning towards buying a PVS14 and mounting it behind my rifle scope. I know this has been discussed before, some guys like this setup, some guys don't. I am using a PS32 to scan so the PVS14 will probably stay mounted all through hunting season. Buying a helmet and laser is not in my budget at this time.
My question is about mounts to attach the PVS to my scope, in particular two different ones that I have found. One is a Night Optics flip mount ($169.00) and the other is the HTRN Jackrabbit mount ($350.00 and I don't need a quick release mount, I don't think).
I am using a Zeiss Conquest and it has a rubber covered diopter adjustment ring that is larger in diameter than the main barrel of the eyepiece. Will either of the two mounts that I am looking at work with this scope? I don't see how the mount will slide over the rubber ring and still clamp tight enough, or will the mounts slide past the rubber ring? I'm open to other brands of mounts as well if you know of a better one. Thanks for any input.
 
Just as an FYI, I put together a helmet setup for my PVS-14 that cost less than $100. I bought rhino mount and ratchet strap base on ebay and put them on a skateboarding helmet. Combine that with the Lasermax UNI-IR which can be had for $150-$200 and you have a helmet/laser setup at less cost than the jackrabbit mount.

Just a thought. And full disclosure I personally have not used the UNI-IR so I can't testify to its effectiveness.
 
I'm curious if the PVS14 can be used successfully (and with clarity) say behind a daytime scope of about 6x.
 
Originally Posted By: 6mm06I'm curious if the PVS14 can be used successfully (and with clarity) say behind a daytime scope of about 6x.

Yes it can be done, however a D760 would be a much much better investment.

PVS-14s are primarily designed for helmet mounts, a dedicated NV scope with larger objective and less lens transmission works much much better.
 
6mm06,

Yes 6x no problem but you will need to play with ir illuminators because you will loose a lot of light and they all reflect differently into each scope and weather conditions play a role. I have used it on 6-18x40 tasco tawain (old model), 3-12x50 (hawke) 2.5-15 x 56 (swarvo) 6-24x56 (hawke). If you plan on zooming the scope really needs a parallax adjustment or the image will be too blurry. Most of the time I zoom 3/4 of the way or the object gets blurry or a ir relflected ring. Still accurate if blurry. Stay away from illumintated reticles like trijicon (tested 2 models)...they will cause a burn in and some colors are blurry crosshairs. Tested Nikon bukmasters and cheap walmart scopes and they work good! I tested a vortex ffp and I didnt like it. reticle to small. Testing a scope in your hand with pvs 14 on rear is difficult. I suggest mounting the scope to the gun and go to the field and test your scope under your hunting condtions.

To locate the animal after thermal, pvs 14 and a scope setting of 2.5 power is great for fields and then zoom.

My 6-24 (set to 6x) is only good for bait piles...you will be going crazy to find a moving coyote if your field has no identifiable features. Plus you will not be able to follow it after the shot...FOV is important for coyotes. Can you hunt with a scope set to 6x yes I do it a lot becuase I am always playing with different calibers and setups. Your hunting lodge and setup will handle a 6x.

My PVS 14 autogated from TNVC, Eagletacs and LUNA IR's, tT0, monoloc adapter. Sometimes i turn on two ir's.

Hope that helps.
 
TNVC and others state that the PVS 14 is only recoil approved for .223. Can you mount it on other weapons? Sure, but all will tell you that it will not hold up to a heavier recoiling gun. Vic at TNVC told me that I should not even use it on my .300bo.
 
Originally Posted By: In2b8uTNVC and others state that the PVS 14 is only recoil approved for .223. Can you mount it on other weapons? Sure, but all will tell you that it will not hold up to a heavier recoiling gun. Vic at TNVC told me that I should not even use it on my .300bo.

Our Jackrabbit QA mounts utilize shock absorbing rubber between the mount itself and the scope rear objective. This absorbs most of the recoil. Prior to production we tested the mount on a scope mounted 12 gage shotgun firing high brass slugs. We shot 10 rounds back to back using a standard PVS-14 with an ITT Pinnacle tube. There was no damage to the mount or to the PVS-14 or tube inside the unit. The only tube manufacturer that limits weapons mounted recoil to .223 is ITT for their Pinnacle tubes. L3 guarantees theirs up to .308. IMO, recoil damage to Gen 3 tubes happens very infrequently if at all. I have never had a failure myself, nor do I know of anyone who had a tube failure caused by recoil damage. With that said, you still have to stay within the recoil rating prescribed by the manufacturer to keep them from voiding the warranty. Kevin
 
Originally Posted By: 6mm06I'm curious if the PVS14 can be used successfully (and with clarity) say behind a daytime scope of about 6x.

You can zoom up to about 14x under all conditions per our tests using a good external IR device when light conditions are poor. It helps to have a good parallax adjustment to fine tune it though. Kevin
 
Originally Posted By: SkyPupOriginally Posted By: 6mm06I'm curious if the PVS14 can be used successfully (and with clarity) say behind a daytime scope of about 6x.

Yes it can be done, however a D760 would be a much much better investment.

PVS-14s are primarily designed for helmet mounts, a dedicated NV scope with larger objective and less lens transmission works much much better.

If all you need is a rifle scope, the D-760 or D-740 are very good choices and probably your best investment. However, if you are looking for maximum versatility and want to have the ability to scan, shoot long range or short range, use helmet mounted options, use Eotech sighted options, use laser sighted options, etc, etc, your best investment would be a PVS-14 or an MX-160. I sell all of the above devices so it is simply a matter of matching up what the customer wants or needs to the NV device that will best serve those wants/needs. All NV devices have their pros and cons. Kevin
 
For the record, claims that the PVS-14 or MX-160 are only capable of being used for short range helmet mounted purposes are unfounded. The following clip features a back to back 65 yard and 350 yard kill on a double using an MX-160 mounted behind a daytime rifle scope. Kevin

 


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