[Joe Brower]

I read a very informative article on this very thing a few months ago in "AR Rifleman" magazine (or something like that). It described a dedicated upper that incorporated not just an NVD (AN/PVS-14, IIRC), but also the integration of this optic with the .300 Whisper cartridge by SSK industries, along with a supressor (also made by SSK, I believe).

The gist of it was you need the hard-hitting subsonic round in addition to being able to see the critters at night, or else the whole herd will quickly take a powder after the sound of the first shot. Even so, the pigs were smart enough just to recognize the sound of bullet hitting meat and scatter when that signal was registered.

[STD]

Hi Joe,

Great tips all. I just bought a Trijicon CQB battle sight, which sits nicely upon my AR. Any practical thoughts about mounting NV on the AR platform? I want it for security. I won’t pretend it’s for 4 footed animals.
I really like some of the other suggestions in the FReepers comments below. Thanks guys!