Will a laser harm a night vision scope.

Will a laser harm a night vision scope.

tammons [Member]

12/20/2011 12:34:29 AM

I know its a stupid question, but thought I would ask.

I have a red laser set up on my Ar15 and have it zeroed at 100 yards.

Also just picked up an Orion 80 I night vision scope for night hunting and was wondering if I could just bolt it on and use the laser for aiming ??
Seems like I read it was okay but thought I would ask.

I will zero the Orion scope but was just wondering on the laser.
Also not sure how close to zero it will come back to when I remove it and remount.

Thanks

Banger [Team Member]

12/19/2011 11:45:42 PM

As long as your not shining the laser into the scope, you'll be fine (stupid answer).

Think of the scope like your eyes, don't look directly into the sun, or brite light, or laser beam.

Dino1130 [Team Member]

12/20/2011 3:22:21 AM

Originally Posted By Banger:
As long as your not shining the laser into the scope, you'll be fine (stupid answer).

Think of the scope like your eyes, don't look directly into the sun, or brite light, or laser beam.

Actually the correct answer. I will just add to be careful of reflections off of white walls and such. They can cause harm especially at shorter ranges. Be care ful of blooming at short ranges. You may want to tone down the red IR laser some if short ranges are your goal.

tammons [Member]

12/20/2011 7:16:11 AM

Shooting pigs at night is the goal.

Should not have any reflections as most of them are mottled or black and no bright or reflective surfaces.
Most shots will be from 20 yards to 100 yards, sit and wait type situation.

Thanks for the replies.

b_rogers [Team Member]

12/28/2011 12:54:33 AM

Originally Posted By tammons:
Shooting pigs at night is the goal.

Should not have any reflections as most of them are mottled or black and no bright or reflective surfaces.
Most shots will be from 20 yards to 100 yards, sit and wait type situation.

Thanks for the replies.

Redneck laser dimmer. Put a few pieces of exposed 35mm film, diskette innards or X-ray film over the end of the laser and it will dim it down quite a bit.