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Overview
The PICTAIL 2 mounting system is the updated version of the iRay-AC52 PICTAIL. It is the combination of a standard dovetail shoe commonly used on helmet mountable night vision optics and the MIL-STD-1913 picatinny rail used on weapons platforms. The PICTAIL 2 was redesigned to increase compatibility with new weapon and helmet mounting interface hardware that has entered the market since its original creation, while still maintaining the compatibility of the original PICTAIL with standard dovetail receptacles used in helmet mounting interface hardware made by Wilcox, KVC, and others.
The synergy of these two mounting formats creates a system that is more accurate and versatile on a rifle while maintaining all dovetail capabilities on a helmet.
The counterpart to the dovetail side of the PICTAIL shoe is MIL-STD-1913 picatinny rail, specially designed with one slot that interfaces with the ADM MQD mount. The PICTAIL and MQD mount work in tandem to achieve an adjustable footprint on any standard picatinny rail. In standalone optic mode, they produce over 4.5 inches of rear offset, and when reversed for use in clip-on mode, the MQD and PICTAIL shrink the rear offset to just 1.5 inches. In clip-on mode, the required forward rail space is just 4 rail slots in front of a day optic, making the PICTAIL and MQD the perfect combination for shorter platforms like SBRs and pistols.
iRayUSA partnered with Ultimate Night Vision to redesign and produce the PICTAIL 2. iRayUSA continues to partner with American Defense Manufacturing to produce the MQD, delivering ADM’s gold standard picatinny mounting solution.
Specs
- Brand
- iRayUSA
- SKU:
- IRAY-AC59-T
- UPC:
- 850048751750
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hybrid thermal scope?
A hybrid thermal is one unit you can run as a standalone sight or as a clip-on in front of a day scope. The RICO MICRO on a PICTAIL 2 and MQD gets you both by reversing the mount: 1.5 inches of rear offset for clip-on, more than 4.5 inches as a standalone.
Can you hunt deer at night with a thermal scope?
That comes down to your state, and for deer the answer is usually no, while hogs and coyotes are commonly legal at night. Where night hunting is allowed, a MICRO you can move from your head to your rifle on the PICTAIL 2 covers both scanning and shooting.
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