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Anyone running armasight predator thermal #6449747 09/13/16 03:23 AM
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Re: Anyone running armasight predator thermal [Re: daniel1381] #6450313 09/13/16 04:42 PM
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I hunted with one for a while. Heck, I had that first Youtube hog kills with one! Here It is a functional scope, but would not be my first choice. For about the same money, you could get the Puslar Apex XD38 and for slightly more, the Apex XD50. I think these are better options. For a touch more, I would suggest getting an Armasight Zeus 3 336.

Here are some vids done through the Predator. It is a fixed focus scope and like I said, it is functional, but I like the other options noted better.
https://youtu.be/i2ucCWwFM5s First Hogs
https://youtu.be/8vxBCbNUr3A Coyote
https://youtu.be/IEZzGwwrU0Y Bobcat
https://youtu.be/pidljCQIFTU Watching another hunter shoot a coyote

Pulsar XD38a Video, probably the best stuff is by my buddy, Lancer. He does a LOT of hog killing with his XD38a.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC85NxcimufzHNuZq71yEPpw

The XD50 will give you a bit more magnification and a larger lens, so the image will be a bit better still.

I have not hunted with the Zeus 3 336 for a long time, but was quite pleased with it when I did.

Bottom line. For about the same money, I think the XD38a is a better choice. For slightly more, you can improve your experience appreciably.

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Re: Anyone running armasight predator thermal [Re: daniel1381] #6463468 09/22/16 03:41 PM
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I too have been researching thermal scopes and plan to purchase within the next 2 weeks. I selected the ARMASIGHT Predator 336 2-8x25 (60 Hz) but now am rethinking what I want to purchase.

Is it worth spending the extra $1000 on ARMASIGHT Zeus 336 3-12x42 (60Hz)?

What are the main differences between a 30Hz and a 60Hz?

Any insight?

Re: Anyone running armasight predator thermal [Re: TX Hitman] #6465029 09/23/16 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted By: TX Hitman
I too have been researching thermal scopes and plan to purchase within the next 2 weeks. I selected the ARMASIGHT Predator 336 2-8x25 (60 Hz) but now am rethinking what I want to purchase.

Is it worth spending the extra $1000 on ARMASIGHT Zeus 336 3-12x42 (60Hz)?

What are the main differences between a 30Hz and a 60Hz?

Any insight?


Absoutely worth it!

Re: Anyone running armasight predator thermal [Re: daniel1381] #6504887 10/21/16 02:45 AM
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So, Daniel. Did you ever buy a thermal sight? I'm starting to look at them now. Anyone running the armasight Zeus 336?

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