[cpileri]

So nevermind what a guy would want it for, but:

Is there such a thing as a relatively compact, optics package that includes:
1. daylight scope, with bullet drop compensator
2. range finder
3. night vision
4. laser 'pointer' for close, basically straight, insignificant bullet drop shots
5. allows use of iron sights without removal

I have seen some of what can only be considered caricatures of combinations of the above devices, but I wonder if such a Super Sight exists or can be put together in a package that someone might actually want to lug around?

thx,
C-

[Chris Rhines]

Hmm. You could get close. Say, you take a telescope with an integrated BDC and rangefinding reticule (something like the IOR-Valdada M1 or M2) and add an ITT AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular for night work. Or, you could go with the ITT F7201 modular day/night rifle scope (no BDC, although it does have a mil-dot reticule.)

A day/night telescope without detachable/replacable eyepieces is going to be a real trick, no matter what. I don't know if it is even possible.

- Chris

[Andrew Wyatt]

Sure it is. put an LCD screen in an ACOG, at the focal plane of the reticle, such that when there is no input to the LCD, the LCD is transparent; leaving you with a standard acog reticle and FOV.

you can then have a bunch of modular stuff that plugs into the acog, like a laser rangefinder, light vision, wind speed indicator, gyrocompass, etc.


this way, you can have the acog isplay all that stuff, and if the batteries go dead, you still have an acog.

[VG]

You mean, like SOPMOD? No rangefinder, though.


4 X Day Scope: Allows soldiers to judge range and then fire more accurately beyond 300 meters;

Reflex Sight: Designed for close range engagements. Only one sight, as opposed to the normal two sights, needs to be aligned with the target. The shooter can keep both eyes open while using this accessory, allowing more rapid engagements;

Visible Laser: Places a red aiming dot on the target, much like what is seen on television. This is best used in buildings and close fighting;

Infrared Pointer / Illuminator: Used at night and can only be seen with night vision goggles;

Visible Light: This is a high intensity rail mounted flashlight and is best used in buildings. The light works well with the visible laser by illuminating then pinpointing a target. The visible light is used mainly to discern friend and enemy in close fighting;

Backup Iron Sight: This is like a typical M16A2 sight and is used by itself when other sights aren't needed;

Forward Hand Grip: Helps stabilize the weapon and helps keep the hand away from the hand guards and barrel, which become hot during use;

Sound Suppressor: Significantly reduces noise and flash, making it more difficult to discern the direction of fire.

Rail Interface System (RIS): Attachment point used to accommodate the SOPMOD accessories above. The RIS is comprised of a series of rigid grooved rails, that replace the normal or stock hand guards. The RIS grooved rails are of the Picatinny type or Mil Spec 1913. All SOPMOD accessories, except for the sound suppressor, are designed to fit the RIS.

http://quarterbore.com/images/sopmodm4.jpg

[uglygun]

It would be interesting to see if Premier Reticles could crack open a 1x scope and replace the reticle with something like an illuminated balistic reticle...

I've seen Premier Reticles put calibrated reticles into just about every Leupold scope out there, friend of mine has one for his 22lr. that has corresponding hash marks for out to 150-200 yards and it is pretty much on the money.


How difficult would it be to come up with a reticle for an Aimpoint Comp M where instead of one single dot, it's got a couple little dots that are set to the trajectory of the 223Rem round. Say 1 single dot for the typical combat engagement distance where it's point blank for as far as 300 yards and then a second dot below that for the 500 yard line.


The Comp M is already compatible with nightvision with two illumination settings geared towards being used with something like a ITT 6015 or 4015 monocular. Just mount the monocular in tandem behind the Aimpoint and it will present the shooter with the image of what the Aimpoint is seeing, no need for rezeroing.

From there, all a person would need is an IR illuminator and IR designator like the PE2. Or better yet, one of the Surefire systems with an IR filter on it would probably do even better.



Beyond that.... There's the Remington monoloc which seems like it would ad versatility to some optics, no telling just how well it works as it's something I don't hear much about. Though it seems many different scopes could be used in combination with that sucker.
http://www.remingtonle.com/access/vision.htm

I think ITT has a day/night scope out there where the eye pieces are changed out depending on if it's day or night. Expensive sucker, more of a long range scope and not a general all purpose scope.