I would liketo inform fellow nightime predator huntersthat I have developed a single nightvision system designed to be used as both as a spotting scope and a nighttime rifle scope. You use the nightvision device like a monocular to spot incoming varmints (to an electronic caller or mouth call). Once the varmint is spotted and is within range you can quickly attach the unit to a standard daytime rifle scope and take the shot. I have tested and further developed this unit now for 2 hunting seasons and have taken 25 to 30 coyotes here in West Central IL. Our predator hunting conditions are tough here due to rolling terain and lots of cover. Hunting at night with this system has increased my success rate so much that I no longer hunt in the daytime. The extra long range infrared spotting scope also allows the unit to be used when there is no moon at all, or on a cloudy night. I have taken coyotes up to 200 yards away in complete darkness with my 220 Swift. The beauty of this system is:

1 - It can be attached to any daytime scope so you can use your same firearm for both daytime and nighttime hunting;
2 - It can be used in complete darkness due to the infrared spotting scope;
3 - Unlike conventional red lens nighttime spotting systems, varmints cannot see the infrared beam;
4 - Varmints eyes light up just like conventional systems, allowing the viewer to detect them up to 300 yards away;
5 - You can see the varmint almost as clearly as you can in daylight, so when it disappears behind a small knoll you can quickly pick it back up on the other side;
6 - Varmints are much more active at nighttime and your success rate and quality hunting time is multiplied several times.

I am thinking about taking this system to market along with an instructional DVD. My plan is to try and capture 10 to 15 successful nighttime hunts using nightvision filming technology. The DVD will include the hunts and instructions on how to successfully use this new system for taking varmints. The system is built upon a well known Generation IIInightvision device and would retail for around $3,500.I would like to hear some feedback from membersregarding:

1 - Would there be interest for such a system at a price tag of3,500 ? If not, what price would be more reasonable ?
2 - Would you be interested in buying aDVD for entertainment purposes only showing the nighttime hunting using nightvision technology ?

Thanks for your input.