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optactical · 03-11-2005, 21:47

OK, I'll bite on this one.

1. Military applications - semi-rural and rural
2. 7.62 bolt gun such as M40B and perhaps gas gun such as AR10
3. 100-800 meters

For all applications on a dedicated SWS, I prefer the Leupold M3 3.5-10 power with the Gen 2 reticle, it also comes in a Mark 4 version, elevation in 1 moa, windage at 1/2 moa clicks. It is a great made for combat scope, is well compatible with the PVS-22 and is based on the system I have trained on since I began shooting SWSs in the military.

As for the UNS, PVS-22, whatever you want to call it. If you back the power on your system to 6x instead of 10x, you will get a much better picture, but I have found more consistent groups happen at 10x. Either way when using the system making sure there is dope shot with YOUR NVG at all distances is a must, don't rely on your day dope being the same as your night dope and that you can just slap it on and make a night shot because you can do it during day. Optics do funny things that make everyone scratch their heads, consistent mounting position, and optic settings with that system are imperitive. Having a spotter who can make target ID at night at ranges beyond 100m is a must too.

On non-dedicated SWSs, I kind of like the Elcan, BDC on the glass, and from what I have heard less parallax issues than the ACOG has. I shoot better with irons than with an ACOG, at least last time I shot one I did. All non-SWS systems should have BUIS, no matter what, a reflex that the shooter is comfortable with is a plus. If they are using any sort of optics they should shoot them at all distances to find out what variances there are in the system as opposed to what they would expect, they do exist, tarining everything at 25 meters doesn't always mean you will hit at 300. Of course, have a capability to accurately engage to range at night.

I do not have any experience with civilian side scopes or NVGs, I go with what I know and what my pocket book allows, also I live in a country with total gun control, so what works at work is what I use. My civvie guns are mothballed stateside and will remain so for a long time.

03-11-2005, 21:47	#12
optactical Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft Bragg Posts: 139	OK, I'll bite on this one. 1. Military applications - semi-rural and rural 2. 7.62 bolt gun such as M40B and perhaps gas gun such as AR10 3. 100-800 meters For all applications on a dedicated SWS, I prefer the Leupold M3 3.5-10 power with the Gen 2 reticle, it also comes in a Mark 4 version, elevation in 1 moa, windage at 1/2 moa clicks. It is a great made for combat scope, is well compatible with the PVS-22 and is based on the system I have trained on since I began shooting SWSs in the military. As for the UNS, PVS-22, whatever you want to call it. If you back the power on your system to 6x instead of 10x, you will get a much better picture, but I have found more consistent groups happen at 10x. Either way when using the system making sure there is dope shot with YOUR NVG at all distances is a must, don't rely on your day dope being the same as your night dope and that you can just slap it on and make a night shot because you can do it during day. Optics do funny things that make everyone scratch their heads, consistent mounting position, and optic settings with that system are imperitive. Having a spotter who can make target ID at night at ranges beyond 100m is a must too. On non-dedicated SWSs, I kind of like the Elcan, BDC on the glass, and from what I have heard less parallax issues than the ACOG has. I shoot better with irons than with an ACOG, at least last time I shot one I did. All non-SWS systems should have BUIS, no matter what, a reflex that the shooter is comfortable with is a plus. If they are using any sort of optics they should shoot them at all distances to find out what variances there are in the system as opposed to what they would expect, they do exist, tarining everything at 25 meters doesn't always mean you will hit at 300. Of course, have a capability to accurately engage to range at night. I do not have any experience with civilian side scopes or NVGs, I go with what I know and what my pocket book allows, also I live in a country with total gun control, so what works at work is what I use. My civvie guns are mothballed stateside and will remain so for a long time. __________________ The enemy IS reading this.
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