Optotronics RPL-165 vs. nova 105 (avg 120mw)

[payj]

OK. More out of curiosity, what would be the difference in distance the beam would visibly go? I guess I would Assume the optotronics would test higher than 165mw, so take that into consideration. Any other differences as well are welcome.

Thanks,

Justin

 

[payj]

I have the nova 105. I am just curious on the beam difference at lets say 5 miles away. Not too worried about burning stuff.

 

[Switch]

Well, at 5 miles away you also have to take the divergence into consideration.The RPL would probably have better divergence and so the RPL dot would be smaller and brighter than the nova X-series.It would also go through less atmospheric crap since it's a narrower beam, but I don't think that would make much difference.