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Guys,

I think we have been forced into the market for night vision. I am thinking about goggles so that either Wife or I could wear them (I was military medium, I think she is small/medium).

I know a little bit about Gen III/IV but not about our current commercially available market. I know some of the Russian stuff is rather good, but I am not sure which.

First question: Goggles versus scope

Goggles could be transferred between users, scope is specific to rifle. We use quite different spoons. A scope makes the spoon purpose built and would require it to be interchangeable between us. Don't think that will work so very well.

Second Question: Price Range

We'd like to keep it under $500.00, more under the better!!!

Third Question: Type

Wife was looking at infra-red, I was thinking light collecting. HUGE price differences... What are yall's opinions?

Fourth Question: Targets

We are having issues with stray dogs and coyotes. I just shot at four (dogs and coyotes mixed) tonight. Doubt I hit anything. They had cornered our 24 year old horse and our dog started going crazy. Horse is OK but scared. He is now in a stall in a barn where he is protected. Our other horses will kill canines so I have to check the main field to see what is up out there in the morning.

So, keeping in mind the target size is 35 - 50 pounds or less.

Fifth Question: Light dampening

Do not want the issue of the Gen I where they hit the light and burn out. I want something that will dampen itself so lights will not damage it.


I will not put out step in traps. I have asked around for some live traps but none are readily available short of buying them. I'd rather spend the money on a night vision gear.

I'm also leaning towards getting a 22MAG but I'm scared of how far they travel. Guess I'll stick with the .44 and .45 spoons. Backdrop is hills and trees. Neighbors are about 1/2 mile away to closest.