As I go, my thinking changes and evolves as I discover other means of making this work.
Some of the evolution is based on my older daughter mentioning she'd like to hook me up with night vision for my birthday. For the price, ATN has the most to offer. Range estimating, auto record, wifi link, Bluetooth link, and more.
However, I'm looking at a couple other things. Some of this is based on a lot of insight
@John A. has helped with. Like IR intensity and wash out. I had hoped on achieving a 200 yard set up but I don't think it's going to happen. Additionally, I've always wanted to keep my Redfield Revolution scope. I like it. It's simple, American made, and it's a really nice usable reticle. It doesn't have all the features of higher end scopes but it's perfectly functional.
So I'm going to show y'all a few things I've found that could make this a reality.
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So in order, these are all sightmark products. The first is the 1x Ghost Hunter which is said to be made to work with a traditional day time scope. This's has been confirmed via email with a Sightmark rep. Second is a Sightmark "clip on" style device that comes with several different sized rings to fit various sized objectives including the 40mm of my Redfield. This puts the IR device infront of the scope. The rep says this is good to go. The third is like a picatinny/weaver cantilever mount to use the IR device behind the scope. Still waiting on word as to whether or not this is viable in my case. (If anyone can shed some light on this set up, please jump in) The fourth item pictured is a Sightmark IR illuminator that is adjustable from flood to spot. I think having this mounted pretty far forward on the rifle could be pretty useful and the rep says the spot on this can reach 100 yards.
Thoughts? Ideas?