[Jarhead5811]

I have enough ARs that I’d most likely dedicate one to a this role. So, swapping out probably wouldn’t be an issue. What do ya’ll think?

 

[Lreaves74]

I would love to do the same. I have not researched this extensively but I did not realize there were any thermal scopes in the $1000 price range. I’ll watch this thread with interest.

 

[Jarhead5811]

I’ve been looking at these two:

ATN THOR LT THERMAL RIFLE SCOPES | Brownells

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They’re in the range of what I can swing but would either really be worth it? I am not even familiar with the brand.

 

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[Zay]

I have ran atn thermals. In my opinion it’s not that much clearer than a night vision and good ar. For thermal to be worth it your going to have to drop atleast 3k

 

[Jarhead5811]

I have ran atn thermals. In my opinion it’s not that much clearer than a night vision and good ar. For thermal to be worth it your going to have to drop atleast 3k

Yeah, that’s kinda what I was afraid of. The resolution looks awful low on those budget models.

 

[JRS]

Was just looking to pose your same questions about the Thor LT, found your thread. Did you happen the get one? It’s looking like I’m going to try a predator light...can’t justify $3k and don’t want to end up throwing away $1k.

 

[Jarhead5811]

Was just looking to pose your same questions about the Thor LT, found your thread. Did you happen the get one? It’s looking like I’m going to try a predator light...can’t justify $3k and don’t want to end up throwing away $1k.

I’ve since shifted gears and I’m now remodeling an old house. It ate my gun n’ gear budget 😢. Hell, it’s eaten my everything budget.

 

[1095man]

Holosun had some interesting stuff at SHOT night vision and thermal, I believe they were talking about a 1K starting price.

 

[RONIN79]

 

[RONIN79]

You could probably get cheaper than 1000 if you bought a thermal camera attachment for you iPhone and then the iPhone scope Mount attachment..probably under 500…

 

[Redlick83]

I would run from ATN. Their build quality and customer service stinks. AGM makes some good stuff for a little more than you were wanting to spend. Plus they just announced the best warranty in the business 5 year transferable on their 384 and 640 stuff.

The Rattler 35 384 is pretty good but for the same money ($2500) I might go with their Adder. They do have a rattler 25 for about $2k that should be sufficient if you don't need more than 1.5x base magnification.

Get one with lower base mag than you would on a daytime optic. 4X night time is fine for precision longer shots but for 50yds and in is too much, especially when critters start moving.

You can get a wraith HD digital NV for $400 with 2x base or a 4K mini for $600ish if you want to go those routes. They are good quality scopes but not thermals.

 

[wmw3]

I have enough ARs that I’d most likely dedicate one to a this role. So, swapping out probably wouldn’t be an issue. What do ya’ll think?

What is your anticipated shooting distance? Me and my buddy started off predator hunting behind a $1k thermal he bought. Past 100yds it was hard to identify what you were looking at. Coyote? Bobcat? Deer? He sold it and bought a thermion. That's an amazing piece of technology. We've killed coyotes from 50yds to 275yds with it on a 6.5cm. After being behind both scopes I wouldn't waste my money on a $1k thermal. I'd save until I could move up to better scope. The difference between glass on a regular scope and a high end scope is not as great as the difference between the tech on a low end thermal and a high end thermal.

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[Redlick83]

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[wmw3]

Dang. Just saw this thread was resurrected from 2021. @Jarhead5811 did you ever get one after your home remodel?

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[RONIN79]

Wow 2 zombie threads have gotten me this month. I’m slipping