Displaced Texan

Maybe you two can meet at the scenic overlook on I-295....

Thanks HE....now I've got to have that too!!! I wonder what I can get for a kidney...

Some good information here: http://www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/forums/5512-night-vision-devices/13304559-buying-a-pvs-14-a-guide

I like the idea of the PVS-14. It seems to be the best bang for the buck unit out there. I'm trying to figure how best to incorporate this unit into a weapons sight. I have 4x32 ACOGs, which I am not sure they would be best combined with he PVS-14. Also have a Trijicon SRS. If it was your rifle(presuming a 5.56mm AR) and your $$, how would you set it up?

I've seen that device from TP Logic before. Haven't been able to find any pricing information on it l. Think I am leaning more towards traditional night vision. Maybe a PVS-14 setup.

Maybe a hand held PVS-14 system for search, and a dedicated weapons sight for targeting. In a hunting situation, I'd hate to be swinging the rifle around to search for targets. That could be very awkward for several reasons. This looks like this could expensive fast. My wife is gonna HATE that....

Ok then, a dedicated weapons sight may be the best option. Skip the Russian or Gen 2. Gen 3 or better. Still begs the question, NVS or thermal?? And why? I wouldn't have missed that damn coyote last night had I been using sort of night vision. I'm a little pissed about boffing that shot.

This trip to the ranch has emphasized my need to see in the dark. My preference is to have a clip on device. Something that I can use in front of my existing ACOG, but I am not opposed to setting up a dedicated rifle with a weapons sight. The other question is, night vision or thermal?? I have seen some suitable weapons sights from ATN, both in thermal and digital NVS. Main use is night hunting for hogs and predators. Share your knowledge base, please!!

Just missed a shot at a coyote. Shot right over his back, damn it.

We did a 4-5 mile hike today. We walked the hill that runs along the entire west end of the property. It is the highest hill in the county. Made. I attempts to be quiet, so we didn't see any critters, but we didn't care. It's a lovely dayZ It's sunny, about 85 degrees, with a nice breeze blowing. A few random shots from today, including my ugly mug.

Bobcat track from earlier today. I should have put a 5.56 cartridge next to it for scale. I tracked him for about 1/4 mile before he disappeared into the heavy brush.

LOVE me some wiener dog!!!

I have seen quite a few bobcats out here. Pretty sure this is his track. Same path he was walking on when we saw him last night. He was walking up the road in front of the house. Followed his tracks for about 1/4 mile. **cell signal isn't good enough to upload pics. Will attach when I get into town. Walked to the windmill to turn it on, jumped 2 deer, saw a pretty large gobbler turkey, and kicked up a piglet. The pig was FAST! Gone before I could raise my rifle!!

Saw a LOT of hot sign, but haven't seen a pig yet. They are nocturnal now. We found a big antler shed from a 10pt buck. Saw a big bobcat near the house last night as we were driving back from town. To keep this thread on track, it is currently 60 degrees and breezy. It will be in the upper 80's later. We are hiking the ridge later today. Will post pics.

That's just nasty...

300 BLK works just fine, but you don't NEED it to kill pigs. If you want it, go for it....

Despite what people think, pigs aren't that hard to kill. Don't overthink it. Shot placement is everything. A lot of the ranchers out here shoot them at short range (25 yards) with 22lr. We have always used 5.56 AR's. I use a Colt 6944 with an ACOG. Nothing special for bullet...we use Federal M193. One shot kills with head shots. Largest hog I ever killed was in the 300 lb class. We have thick brush and rattlesnakes all over the place out here too. We never had to go bushwhacking for one we shot. They drop on the spot. We usually only eat small pigs, under 100lbs. Too gamy and nasty otherwise. This is an eradication trip. Not a meat hunt.

We have always used 5.56mm. Head shots. One stop shots out to 100 yards, never shot beyond that.

Nolan county. Near Abilene. Gonna hunt pigs today. Will post pics if we succeed. Quick walk up to the windmill this morning turned up a fresh antler shed from a 10 point buck.

Weather is gorgeous.

Ahhhh...finally at the ranch.

I only do because my wife tells me I have to.

Lol. Maybe one day we will organize a pig hunt. We'll bring AVG-AMG. He'll be good bait.

I need a break from this cold wx. Headed to the ranch to hunt hogs. Y'all warm things up for me while I'm gone, will ya?

Bahahahaha!!