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 Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: mustanger]
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10/28/14 11:17 PM
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DocHorton
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Best fit with a Butler Creek is sz 31. I had a 33 on mine and it was a bit loose. I had to tape under it to hold it on. Bought a 31 and it went on tight, but fits right. Put a 1/16 hole centered in it and you're good to go. I just ordered one of these.....what does the hole in the scope cap do?
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: DocHorton]
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10/29/14 01:17 AM
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Draymun
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DocHorton,
The hole lets in just enough light to the CMOS sensor to allow you to use the scope in the daytime. If you let in too much light the scope doesn't work.
One of my other buddies mentioned that right at dusk, there is a window when it's too dark to see with the cap on, but still too much light to go without the cap. I wonder if opening up the 1/16 hole a little bit would help...if so how much? Any thoughts?
Draymun
Favorite quote: In a life and death situation, do something. It may be the wrong thing, but do something....
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: dfwroadkill]
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10/29/14 03:07 AM
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He'sDeadJim
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Draymun, are you sure it's a #30 size? He did say #33, btw...  I'm sorry; I meant that the other way around. Sightmark told me #30 was the best fit.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: He'sDeadJim]
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10/31/14 12:11 AM
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mustanger
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I can tell you that 30 is too small. 31 is a real tight fit. 33 will work with tape.
For the hole issue, 1/16 is best, but you do get some issues in the transition time. I mistakenly drilled mine out to 1/4 inch which was too big. I put a piece of electricians tape across it to fix it and found that I can just pull the tape away when I am in that transition time. You can also adjust the brightness with the knob and that will get you through a good part of that time. It may be that the best hole size is somewhere between 1/16 and 1/4. The original cap with the filtered hole works great, so the best solution would be to take that filter, before you lose it and glue it on a butler creek that has a hole drilled in it.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Bearclaw]
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10/31/14 02:31 AM
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dfwroadkill
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33 worked on mine. Maybe Butler Creek has a QC issue... 
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: dfwroadkill]
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10/31/14 03:16 AM
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Draymun
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#33 fit was very snug on mine
Favorite quote: In a life and death situation, do something. It may be the wrong thing, but do something....
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Bearclaw]
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11/02/14 12:36 PM
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daniel1381
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Where can I backorder one of these units?
"From my cold dead hands"
"Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do."
Benjamin Franklin
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Bearclaw]
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11/02/14 01:34 PM
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Shadow357x2
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I use Curtis over at Techeyes, been good to me with all my orders, but am seriously looking at unv for a change to see how it works out.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Shadow357x2]
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11/02/14 09:42 PM
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mustanger
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They both offer a 101% price guarantee. Might be an opportunity to get some decent pricing.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Draymun]
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11/04/14 02:20 PM
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Draymun
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So far no Hogs killed with it yet (our bowhunters have the lease for now until General season), but I suspect I will be seeing even more of these units at our lease later this year. To be honest, it's the best product (AT THIS PRICE POINT) that I've played with today. And far surpasses any Gen 1+ units that I've tried in the past.
Hope this helps...
Draymun
Quick update - Opening weekend with the Photon XTs. 1 Doe + 1hog killed during day + 1 hog killed at night. The system works well! Draymun
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Bearclaw]
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11/04/14 02:23 PM
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dfwroadkill
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Good job! Thanks for the report...
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
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11/08/14 10:23 PM
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dfwroadkill
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I have the doubler on mine. A definte starting around 100 yards....and I like it at 75 yards. The UNV 20 IR is a given. I was under the impression that the doubler for the 4.6 hasn't been released yet. Is there any fitment issues with the current one out? Maybe it's a lense/clarity issue? JustWingem - Here's a pic of the XT with the doubler... 
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Bearclaw]
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11/09/14 08:24 PM
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Shadow357x2
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 Newest photon xt on an ar build. Groups great.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: dfwroadkill]
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11/12/14 05:47 AM
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JustWingem
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I have the doubler on mine. A definte starting around 100 yards....and I like it at 75 yards. The UNV 20 IR is a given. I was under the impression that the doubler for the 4.6 hasn't been released yet. Is there any fitment issues with the current one out? Maybe it's a lense/clarity issue? JustWingem - Here's a pic of the XT with the doubler... I recieved my doubler, Mini DVR and IR last week from Tyler.now patiently waiting on the Timney trigger for the lower. I have a 24"SS upper in hand but the final upper will not be finished until next Month from Accuracy Systems inc. www.accuracysystemsinc.com
DON'T GET CONFUSED BETWEEN MY PERSONALITY AND MY ATTITUDE. MY PERSONALITY IS WHO I AM...MY ATTITUDE DEPENDS ON WHO YOU ARE 
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
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11/12/14 12:55 PM
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
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11/15/14 01:51 AM
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Just got in my Photon XT today (as a warranty replacement for my photon that ceased to function which I had purchased second hand from HuntTXHogs here). Those of you ordering butler creek caps needn't any longer as the newest shipment apparently has a redesigned flip cap with a pinhole in it. Talk about listening to the end user.
Overall, upon initial installation I am very pleased. I was most impressed with the customer service from the warranty folks. I sent my original photon 5x in a couple of weeks ago. I contacted them this week and was told I'd be getting a warranty replacement when they received a new shipment. It arrived via UPS today. Really great of them to stand behind their product.
***Disclaimer*** I don't work for any night vision manufacturer or distributor, only a pleased customer.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: sapper21c]
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11/15/14 05:57 AM
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He'sDeadJim
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Those of you ordering butler creek caps needn't any longer as the newest shipment apparently has a redesigned flip cap with a pinhole in it. Talk about listening to the end user. They told me the same thing. Even said, we'll mail you the first new cap we get. It came it the mail today. It's the same damn cap as before. Hoping this new cap exists somewhere.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: sapper21c]
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11/20/14 02:53 AM
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Just got in my Photon XT today (as a warranty replacement for my photon that ceased to function which I had purchased second hand from HuntTXHogs here). Those of you ordering butler creek caps needn't any longer as the newest shipment apparently has a redesigned flip cap with a pinhole in it. Talk about listening to the end user.
Overall, upon initial installation I am very pleased. I was most impressed with the customer service from the warranty folks. I sent my original photon 5x in a couple of weeks ago. I contacted them this week and was told I'd be getting a warranty replacement when they received a new shipment. It arrived via UPS today. Really great of them to stand behind their product.
***Disclaimer*** I don't work for any night vision manufacturer or distributor, only a pleased customer. Sapper I am glad you got fixed up - Sellmark has A+ customer service and they constantly go that extra mile in listening to consumer feedback and implementing "smart" changes to products. Let us know when you get some quarry down with the new PhotonXT.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
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11/20/14 02:53 AM
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Here is a video comparison between old and new Photon
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Bearclaw]
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11/20/14 01:55 PM
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Drop Tine
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What's the best way to mount the XT? I've got a 30mm SWFA SALT mount that is similar to the Burris PEPR, but heard that's not ideal.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Bearclaw]
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11/20/14 02:29 PM
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Drop Tine - Before you go out and buy something I would certainly try your SALT. I think it will work. I have the PEPR and it works just fine. Otherwise, a standard set of rings would work. Can't tell you what height because everyone prefers something different and no two manufactures seem to make their low, medium and high the same height.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
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11/20/14 02:33 PM
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Sellmark has A+ customer service and they constantly go that extra mile in listening to consumer feedback and implementing "smart" changes to products. True that... I think they are the best out of all of them...
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Bearclaw]
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11/20/14 04:15 PM
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He'sDeadJim
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I put my name on several pre-order lists in order to get the new Photon. I got mine a month ago. Another vendor called me yesterday and finally has one with my name on it. If someone wants my spot in line, you have about 2 hours to let me know. He wanted an answer by noon today.
The price is $541.25 in San Antonio, via cash or PayPal Friends. If you're out of town, I will ship at actual cost.
You must pay me upfront, then I'll release it on my CC, and get it to you ASAP.
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Re: NEW Sightmark Photon XT 4.6x42
[Re: Drop Tine]
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11/20/14 04:52 PM
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He'sDeadJim
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What's the best way to mount the XT? I've got a 30mm SWFA SALT mount that is similar to the Burris PEPR, but heard that's not ideal. I have mine on the Burris PEPR. I can honestly says it's a royal pain. 30mm QD rings would be MUCH better. The fixed position of the rings on the PEPR mount limit your options in a way that rings would not.
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