Thermal clip ons

[Mountainrancher]

I’m looking to buy a thermal sight of some kind to use for predator/varmint control on the ranch. I’m very interested in a clip on device over a stand alone scope so I can use it on multiple rifles and don’t have a rifle that’s “only” a thermal optic.

I’ve been looking at the Burris cv35 v2 as it seems like a good balance of price and quality? Is a mid range thermal worth it or am I better of spending more to get more? I’m not opposed to jumping up in price to something like a pulsar if the Burris won’t do what I want however don’t want to spend unnecessarily.

My use case would be for nighttime killing of mostly coyotes, badgers, and beavers. Positive target id is a major consideration for me thanks to the lovely wolves my fellow Coloradans and governor decided to give me.
Because of this reason I would never need or want to shoot at anything much over 200 yards. Will the Burris provide this or do I need to look elsewhere? Any other suggestions for a clip on device? Is a clip on not what I want and a standalone scope is better?

 

[RWT]

Stand alone is better. Clip ons generally require a pic rail to be stable. That puts you into an AR.

I’ve tried both. I prefer the dedicated thermal set up. I just made sure I had another rifle shooting that same ammo so I could save on buying in bulk

 

[IDVortex]

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Still have 9 more to go that'll bring no value until you gain access to the forsale ads, by then you'll probably be gone.

When i looked into thermals I thought of doing a clip on. From what I gathered it's like a backhoe, a good general purpose item, but not good at anything particular. Id do the scope over a flip over. Better use, and you'll get more bang for your buck using a scope. Once I get done with my mini and start saving for thermals it'll be a scope.

Id take a look at AGM. And watch/listen to the late night vision show done by outdoor legacy.

 

[IDVortex]

Oh, one thing depending on the scope you do buy, you can set the scope up for different rifles to hold zero for. If I'm not mistaken, like the AGM rattler I can set up for a bolt gun, move it to my ar and use a different caliber and all and it'll remember the zero, as long as it's mounted back like it was before. So you'd have to use a quick release.

 

[Reburn]

I’m looking to buy a thermal sight of some kind to use for predator/varmint control on the ranch. I’m very interested in a clip on device over a stand alone scope so I can use it on multiple rifles and don’t have a rifle that’s “only” a thermal optic.

I’ve been looking at the Burris cv35 v2 as it seems like a good balance of price and quality? Is a mid range thermal worth it or am I better of spending more to get more? I’m not opposed to jumping up in price to something like a pulsar if the Burris won’t do what I want however don’t want to spend unnecessarily.

My use case would be for nighttime killing of mostly coyotes, badgers, and beavers. Positive target id is a major consideration for me thanks to the lovely wolves my fellow Coloradans and governor decided to give me.
Because of this reason I would never need or want to shoot at anything much over 200 yards. Will the Burris provide this or do I need to look elsewhere? Any other suggestions for a clip on device? Is a clip on not what I want and a standalone scope is better?

I was reccomended this one. I havent gotten into it yet. I havent figured out how ot get it mounted to my rifles than my AR's yet. It seems to get decent reviews. It can be found several hundred cheaper from other retailers.

HS635 - Hydra 640x512 35mm Multi-Function Thermal Scope - Standalone S

DNT Optics Store

us.dntoptics.com

 

[RWT]

A 640 resolution for under $3K is rare.

 

[RancherJohn]

Sent a PM.

Handheld/clip-on is hard to beat for a general use thermal. If you're nearby (or want to take a drive) you can come check ours out.

 

[Lee_R]

Might suggest you check out the new Sigs too. I'd verify the warranty of each as both have no question asked on their optics, not sure it applies to thermals.

 

[waspocrew]

I’d recommend a stand alone scope over a clip on. Get the right mount for it and you can move it to whatever rifle you want. I had mine on my 6 Creed initially, then 22 Creed, 6 ARC, and now back to the 22 Creed.

 

[waspocrew]

Also - the Burris is “meh”. I had one of their monoculars and it was ok for the price (only paid $750 new). Swapped to a Pulsar (obviously more $$) and the image quality is incredible.

Look into NocPix as well for another brand to consider.

 

[AmusickTX]

Standalone will always produce better results but clip ons are getting better and better, iRay is currently top of the clip on market in my eyes right now, especially since it can be used standalone as well.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

IMO, You're better off with sticking with a Thermal brand than an general optics company that offers a couple of thermals in their lineup. Take a look at AGM or DNT Optics for a quality option.
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[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Give Outdoor Legacy Gear a call. Between them, Feral Texas Outdoors, and Fall River Shooters there's some good info on youtube reviewing products and showing video from the optics in use.

I went the dedicated thermal scope route, AGM Rattler v2 35-384. In hindsight, I kinda wish I'd gone for the Nocpix Ace L35 for the larger, higher resolution screen, optical zoom, and similar controls/menu as my scanner. I did test out the return to zero functionality. Zeroed a couple weekends ago, took it off after the trip, put it on and shot this weekend. Dead on.

Also got a Nocpix H35R monocular (640 resolution with LRF). Positive ID with that unit is much easier than with the scope. Consider that too, if you only have the scope you're going to be scanning with your rifle...not ideal.

 

[Mountainrancher]

Thought I’d update I pulled the trigger on a dnt hydra 384 from camera land today. I like that I can use it as a clip on or standalone scope thanks to those that recommended dnt. Will update more when I receive it.

 

[wyosteve]

Congrats. I picked up a similar iRay a few months ago. Mine is a 640, but pleased with it.