Thread: Nitesite Optics

Hi all

Does anybody out there have any experience with the Nitesite range? I've been following them for a couple years and think I'm going to finally get one with them being so cheap here in SA but would appreciate any opinions on them.
Looking specifically at the Nitesite Eagle.

Cheers

tried one, didn't like it at all.
the image in darkness was quite poor. I stalked in on a hare that I could see through the scope about 30 mtrs away but with the nitesite fitted, you couldn't positively identify it as a hare!
I had it on a ruger 10-22 and even the recoil from it caused the rubber boot to move and you would loose the image in the reticule. I would hate to see what would happen if it were mounted on a centre fire rifle.
they are ridiculously expensive for what they are.
greg

What model did you try?
They've since released a new line up for 2014 / 2015.
I've been doing a lot of research on them and have yet to hear a bad review like you've just given me. Thanks a lot Greg

Keegan

it was the eagle model I am sure, but we have all 3 models in the shop, doesn't seem to be a very big difference with the models other than the brightness of the ir light.
greg

it was mounted to the ruger 10-22 it has a vx2 3x9x40 lr mounted on it.
don't get me wrong, I really like the concept, but the product doesn't live up to my expectations.
or it would have been fitted to a deer gun for the last 6 months.
greg

I'm really contemplating as whether to get one or not now. I've watched dozen of videos of them online and they all seem amazing, no problem with spotting the animal or identifying it beyond all doubt.
Thanks a lot Greg

Keegan

Was a video on youtube and the guy makes one for about 35 quid..........

I suggest you get in touch with Tasbay and Yukon on this forum.

Since the Nitesite hit the market our sales for the Pulsar Forward front attachment have quadrupled. We sold 2 this week for deer hunting and 1 for pest control.

@Yukon
So what you're suggestingis don't buy the expensive unit and just build my own?

Originally Posted by nz_hunter

@Yukon
So what you're suggestingis don't buy the expensive unit and just build my own?

I never said that. I think that was Tasbay's comment. I said that the Nitesite has been good for our Pulsar Forward DFA75 / DN55 sales because their advertising has increased market awareness that there are devices available that can convert daylight scopes for night vision use.

Customers then decide if they want to stick a device on the back of their scope, and look at a screen (which lights up the face like a Christmas tree) in a heads-up position, or stick our Pulsar Forward onto the front of their scope so that they can hold their rifle normally.

What is a pulsar forward? Could you please give a link?
I'm guessing it is the same concept but a different device?

Thanks

Keegan

Look at his website

Originally Posted by nz_hunter

@Yukon
So what you're suggestingis don't buy the expensive unit and just build my own?

Yes I`d have a crack at building your own one if youn can find the Youtube video on how to. if it dosen`t work you haven`t lost much. I have had a look at the Nightsite unit ,can`t remember wich one but wasn`t impressed. The units I supply are the higher end of the market. Just sent one to Haast for a Hunter and cray boat use and have another going to a Northland Coastguard unit at the moment.
My advise is have a good look around, spend as much as you can and get good gear first off and keep it......... same as with a rifle.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Look at his website

You didn't list one? Haha
But thank you