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Originally Posted by -Skeletor-
Didn't know there was different sized sacrificial lenses that don't accept the cover. I wouldn't say nobody uses the covers anymore, maybe not you guys with the different lenses. But I think everyone in my last unit, and current unit still use them.
I like running the cover since I sometimes attach the NVG's to the helmet when it's still light out(but close to darkness) plus it's an extra bit of protection when the NVG's are in my pack.
On a unrelated note, these are a pretty cool item and work well
Wilcox amber filter covers
http://www.ownthenight.com/catalog/i138.html |
Yea, extra protection from dirt/dust and crap is always good.
We've been using the Wilcox amber filters for quite some time, my only real beef with them is the following: They fall off easily, especially on PVS-15's (since it snaps onto the eyepiece oppose to screwing in) And they cause some minor eye relief problems on the PVS-14's.
Now what I would be interested in picking up, would be some PVS-15 Orion filters.
However at about $160.00 per filter vs $50.00 for the Wilcox one, seems a little bit expensive. I did get to talk to Wilcox industries at Shot show, discussed some of the issues with the Wilcox Amber filters and was told that they are going to release one similar to the Orion filter down the road. So maybe I'll just hold out for that.