Wyoming,
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IOTN,
I was wondering if you know of good locations to look for some used Gen IIs. I really can afford anything else. And also a IR spot light. Can these mount on a Rugar #1. I've only seen em mounted on AR-15s.
Thanks much
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Probably the best place for a used Gen II scope (like a PVS-4, etc.) is eBay, believe it or not!
Just make sure you get lots of pictures of the unit, and a detailed description as well of function, accessories, condition, etc.
Most legitimate sellers of NV (even used equipment) will give you a money back guarantee (minus shipping costs, of course) and a short inspection period. IF you are really gun shy, you might consider putting the purchase on your credit card or even escrow, in order to have some recourse in getting your money back if the deal goes South for some reason.
You should be able to find a nice PVS-4 for around $900-$1200, don't pay any more than that!
OR a used USNV-4xx series, etc., but the Gen II tubes will have typiclly have more blemishes than the milspec PVS-4 tubes.
Same goes for an IR spotlight. Don't pay more than about $75 for a 2 million candle power version, as all you are buying is a cheap spotlight with an IR filter slapped on it!!
You can mount the PVS-4 (or other Gen II scope) on your Ruger if you can find a weaver mount for it. I don't mean the "Weaver" brand mount, but the milspec weaver rail. You will need an ARMS mount for the PVS-14 or the much harder to find PVS-4 railgrabber milspec mount. The other GenII scopes usually come with weaver mounts already installed and ready to use on a weaver rail.
thanks!