Recoil damage PVS14

[fern]

I'm told that the PVS14 is ok up to .223 regarding recoil damage risk...Has anybody been brave enough to use the unit on a larger calibre???
Thinking that we use many moderated weapons that seriously reduce felt recoil,any thoughts????

[PESCA]

I used a 14 extensively on a short-barreled .243, moderated, with no adverse effects, but it's often down to the halo of the tube.

Some of the fellas have found that tube damage has more been from flash than recoil.

George

[Gloop]

Would yoy know quickly or would it shorten the life of the tube?

[PESCA]

You'd know straight away.

Hasn't happened to me, thankfully, but I several lads that it has happened to, and it must make you sick to your stomach.

George

[fern]

I used a 14 extensively on a short-barreled .243, moderated, with no adverse effects, but it's often down to the halo of the tube.

Some of the fellas have found that tube damage has more been from flash than recoil.

George

Interesting,what do you mean by halo of the tube????

[camo304]

Used one and a Envis on a 22-250 with hot loads, no problems as George said big halo is what you want or a British 14, F9815p

[camo304]

Have a read of Dave's post regarding recoil
http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread.php ... ube+recoil