Thermal Scopes.

[Amos Keeto]

Yeah....this has probably been covered more than a million times ....BUT....
I'm just now trying to get into the "thermal" thing.
#1) I'm a "po boy"! I don't have the coins to drop $1500 plus just for kicks and giggles!
#2) I live in rural Oklahoma! Pigs snd 'yotes abound! There is a small creek across our property, but all wildlife traffic is after dark!

I'm not afraid or scared of those critters, but it sure would be nice to thin the numbers! Might even help to increase the deer/turkey numbers!

Found an ATN ThOR 4, used for +/- $600. Soorry, but I'm a bit skeptical about dropping $600 on a "used" scope! ....especially a thermal scope!

I "think" , for that much money ($1k+), I'd want something with a factory warranty! Just my OFS* kicking in.

I also was raised with the mindset of "good and cheap" don't belong in the same sentence!

I see some AGM (?) products that run close to the thousand dollar range.
Is AGM worth the money?


*OFS - Old Fart Syndrome

 

[KurtR]

Talk to zero fox given on here. He got me lined out. Not having a range finder at night is really hard. I though the coyote was 150 yards the other night ranged it and it was 60

 

[1000yards]

You're going to need factor a spotter into your budget as well. I know what you're thinking, but there's nothing safe about using your rifle scope as a spotter.

 

[wyosteve]

ATN does not have the greatest reputation for quality or customer service. DNT is an alternative. Beyond that, you're getting into a range greater than it sounds like you want to spend. AGM is good too and can often find used ones. If it's not too old, there may be warranty left. Lots of the thermal companies offer 5 yr. warranties. Good luck. I just got back from a great pig hunt in OK.

 

[waspocrew]

Budget is important with thermals, as the $$ adds up quick.

I’d take a look at the DNT Hydra line. For the money, they have some great features (range finder, ballistic calculator, etc) and have a warranty. They typically have a 10% discount as well. Can check cameralandny for the DNT as well. You can buy without the rangefinder, but I think it’s worth the extra money.

 

[waspocrew]

Phone won’t let me edit above, but here’s a link to the Hydra. DNT website has footage as well.

Product Description

Product Description | Camera Land NY

cameralandny.com

 

[Boltgun]

Avoid ATN. Cool thermals for cheap when they work, but they break often and have poor customer service.

AGM is solid. Consider that you need to spend enough to have the resolution for positive target identification. About $1400 and 384 resolution seems to be the floor for that at the moment.