Tight Lines
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I am looking to add a thermal scope to my 6MM ARC AR-15 that I am building, and I would like some feedback...most products these days you can find specs on and detailed reviews but more importantly comparisons. If you want a TV there are 4,812 detailed lists of recommended versions.
I find thermal scope reviews and recommendations particularly vexing. They seem to be vague, incomplete, or maddeningly long YouTube videos. The ones you do find that are reviews seems to be product endorsements vs. reviews and it's difficult to find apples-to-apples comparisons.
So far my friends have recommended or deterred me from the following:
For those of you that have a lot of experience with them school me on what the key features are, etc. I'm a tech savvy early adopter and have a lot of experience with imaging devices so I understand the pixel counts, optical zoom, etc.
Ideally I would like a rifle scope that I can use in the daylight and thermal at night with high resolution, long battery life, ruggedness i.e. IP rated waterproof, good zoom and multiple reticles and thermal scanning options.
I'm willing to spend up to $5K with a good warranty and durability.
So school me experts of GON!
I am looking to add a thermal scope to my 6MM ARC AR-15 that I am building, and I would like some feedback...most products these days you can find specs on and detailed reviews but more importantly comparisons. If you want a TV there are 4,812 detailed lists of recommended versions.
I find thermal scope reviews and recommendations particularly vexing. They seem to be vague, incomplete, or maddeningly long YouTube videos. The ones you do find that are reviews seems to be product endorsements vs. reviews and it's difficult to find apples-to-apples comparisons.
So far my friends have recommended or deterred me from the following:
- Recommended: Trijicon, Bering, Pulsar
- Avoid: ATN, anything less than $2000
For those of you that have a lot of experience with them school me on what the key features are, etc. I'm a tech savvy early adopter and have a lot of experience with imaging devices so I understand the pixel counts, optical zoom, etc.
Ideally I would like a rifle scope that I can use in the daylight and thermal at night with high resolution, long battery life, ruggedness i.e. IP rated waterproof, good zoom and multiple reticles and thermal scanning options.
I'm willing to spend up to $5K with a good warranty and durability.
So school me experts of GON!
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