anything under £1000 is a toy ?
do you have any experience with nightvision units, either dedicated or add-on systems ?
have you looked through a cobra merlin whilst used with a 90mw laser ?
i myself use a cobra merlin add-on with 90mw laser & have no problem seeing clearly out to 150yds+. this is more than enough to use with a rimfire. these add-ons cost a good part of £600, their not a toy.
yeah, using a lamp is good for night work, but not put up against a nv unit. its chalk & cheese.
now dont get me wrong, gen 1 compared to gen 2 is different, & proba