Dual Powered Aviation Mount or DPAM is the latest thing from Wilcox Ind. Designed as a replacement for the issue plastic ANVIS mount, it is manufactured from Aircraft grade aluminum and glass filled polymer. In addition to internal power it also offers a low power indicator option. Naturally, it can also connect to the issue rear mounted battery pack.
It connects via an adapter to standard NVG shrouds. Additionally, they have introduced a shroud for the HGU-56/P helmet.
After a long wait, I understand that the Rigid Lightweight Integrated Field Transport (R-LIFT) will finally be available for order. Weighing in at 6.5 lbs, it breaks down for storage making it a great option for a small unit rigid litter.
In this video, Eric of TNVC talks about Matbock’s Tarsier Eclipse and demos its features.
During last week’s TTRH 2014, Hodge Defense Systems Inc and Mega Arms LLC gave me a sneak peek at their new MRDS Mount.
Manufactured from 7075 aluminum, the Dogbone mount for the Aimpoint T1 is a joint project from Hodge Defense and Mega Arms. The mount gets it’s name from the Dogbone shaped clamp that holds it against a Mil Std 1913 rail.
This is a prototype, so there will be a couple of changes to the final, production model. For instance, they are adding a pin at the bottom of the mount to self center and the two cross bolts will change to Torx #20 heads with no threading at the ends.
There also mounting plates in the works to allow lower 1/3rd cowitness as well as true cowitness. Additionally, they plan to introduce plates for other mini red dot sights. Look for it this summer.
The Hoplite from Phokus Research Group is an objective lens mounted, focus aid for NVGs allowing the user to quickly transition between near and far objectives without adjusting the focus ring.
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TrackingPoint is expanding into the semi-auto realm with the new TrackingPoint 500 Series ARs, announced for 2014. Built upon the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 (an excellent rifle platform that I own), the TrackingPoint AR utilizes the same Tag Track Xact technology as the bolt-action rifle scopes, but in a smaller frame. This allows the shooter to make marked shots on targets while moving at speeds up to 10 mph out to 500 yards and utilize 2-12x magnification. Because of the integrated nature of the TrackingPoint system, it will only be available as a complete rifle w/ scope.
TP AR Networked TrackingScope Specs
Max Target Velocity – 10 mph
Magnification – 2-12x
Objective lens – 25mm
Laser Range Finder – 750 yards
WIFi – 802.11g
Display – 800×600 LCD
Image Sensor – 14.6 Mpixel CMOS
TTX Range – 500 yards
Operating Temperature Range – -20C to 50C
Barrel Reference System Laser – 650 nm
Microphone Sensitivity – Whisper
Battery Type – Li Ion
The rifles will be offered in 7.62, .300 BLK, and 5.56 calibers. They are currently taking pre-orders. Delivery starts October 2014.
Adams Industries has developed an NV Hero 3 Kit for the GoPro. They had to modify the Hero slightly by replacing the objective lens in order to line up with the NVG. They also make an adapter to mount them to one another, allowing the NVG to be removed via a standard PVS-14 eye piece. The GoPro Hero can be used stand alone as well.
