Thermal Scopes

Whisky · Dec 7, 2017

Anybody have one? I'm curious what model you have, and how far you can effectively shoot coyotes at night. And your likes/dislikes/do-overs.

Thanks

Account Deleted · Dec 7, 2017

I wish ND would allow these for coyote hunting. Might be worth the risk anyway.

JMF · Dec 7, 2017

Ghost said:
I wish ND would allow these for coyote hunting. Might be worth the risk anyway.

They do.

[h=3]Hunting at any Hour/Firearms[/h]Hunting Units: Statewide Opens: Mon, 11/27/2017 Closes : Thu, 03/15/2018 Season Dates Status: FinalizedDaily Limit: No limitPossession Limit: No limitHunting Hours: Hunting: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset except for beaver, raccoon, and fox/coyote “hunting at any hour” season. Trapping or Snaring: 1/2 hour before sunrise on opener, thereafter at any hour.
Restrictions: Coyote may be hunted at any hour. Any person who engages in coyote hunting from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise must hunt exclusively on foot. Use of spotlights or any other artificial light is prohibited. Use of night vision equipment, electronically enhanced light gathering optics or thermal imaging equipment is allowed.

Kurtr · Dec 7, 2017

these guys do alot of it give them a call i bet they have alot of answers.

Account Deleted · Dec 7, 2017

Did that change recently? I could have sworn I was told that was a no-no.

Whisky · Dec 7, 2017

I actually did contact Oneil. He's apparently a dealer also. Waiting to hear what his thoughts are too. Knowing them guys I'm sure they don't run anything i can afford, however.

Kurtr · Dec 7, 2017

thats a fact there is no bargain gear that they run

Walleye_Chaser · Dec 7, 2017

Yeah I could have swore that it's illegal in ND as well...must have changed recently

Kickemup · Dec 7, 2017

It changed 2 years ago. I wish I had 6 grand just laying around and I would get one.

AR-15 · Dec 7, 2017

Wonder if $2,000.00 one's are any good?

JMF · Dec 7, 2017

The ones they run are around 9k. In a few years you should be able to get one for half that.

Wrkn2hunt · Dec 7, 2017

I am a dealer for Pulsar and can get ATN through my distributors. I have been doing a ton of reading and from what i am finding from reading is about $3000-$5000 gets a guy what he wants. Any cheaper than that and may be disappointed. Seriously considering bringing one in to play with.

USMCDI · Dec 7, 2017

Mine are all Armasights 640, 60hz and 100mm objective, anything else as far as specs and you're missing out. Let me know if you have any questions, I've used about every combination in my prior life as a Marine.

We fill my dead pole 5 or 6 times in a winter.

KDM · Dec 7, 2017

That's impressive USMCDI. Wish I had your toys!! Keep knockin'em over!!

Account Deleted · Dec 7, 2017

Hot damn Marine. Remind me to never piss you off.

TFX 186 · Dec 7, 2017

I've been watching some of the videos of these guys shooting pigs and coyotes with this new technology. I would love to get into some of this but it looks pretty overwhelming in price and setup. Damn,it would be cool to do this.

Fish On!

Petras · Dec 7, 2017

I'm about to bite on the atn thor 2-8 x 25. I know it's not the top of the line, but I like my atn x-sight 2 and the way it functions. I figure staying with the atn brand may help me with the learning curve. I honestly don't plan on shooting anything past 200 at night so I think this scope will work. I've been able to find it for about $2350 and there is a $200 rebate available thru ATN right now.... $2100 for thermal doesn't seem too bad. I've done a bit of research and watched a ton of videos from people on the youtube. I would love to spend more, but it's just not in the cards right now.

ndskeeter · Dec 8, 2017

I do a lot of coyote hunting as well and hunting at night has been something we have wanted to do for quite some time. I saw a very affordable option that really seems to work well for the price and all the reviews on their facebook page are positive. It's called 3dnightvision and the concept is really basic and you can outfit it to just about anything. I'm almost thinking for $400 it's worth the chance. Does anyone have any experience with this setup?

Whisky · Dec 8, 2017

USMCDI said:
Mine are all Armasights 640, 60hz and 100mm objective, anything else as far as specs and you're missing out. Let me know if you have any questions, I've used about every combination in my prior life as a Marine. We fill my dead pole 5 or 6 times in a winter.

Damn man. I wish!!!

So with your experience, is there any reasonable compromises to be made on these things?. IF you were to compromise, where would you do it; processor, mag, objective, other bells and whistles?

espringers · Dec 8, 2017

ndskeeter said:
I do a lot of coyote hunting as well and hunting at night has been something we have wanted to do for quite some time. I saw a very affordable option that really seems to work well for the price and all the reviews on their facebook page are positive. It's called 3dnightvision and the concept is really basic and you can outfit it to just about anything. I'm almost thinking for $400 it's worth the chance. Does anyone have any experience with this setup?

Reviews seem positive

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