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advise on Night vision scope use and model

Posted By: Jerry Fisk

advise on Night vision scope use and model - 05/18/15 12:25 AM

I need help.
I would like to get a night vision scope to shoot hogs with. Can someone point me in the right direction of Night Vision, Thermal vision and the differences please. Strength that I would need etc.

100 yard and under shooting for the most part if possible out a bit further.
$2000 max on spending
Most likely on a 308 but maybe 223. I feel better using the 308 I think.

Is there anything I can do. I am trying to just look at scopes right now, so many brands, so confusing at this point.
Posted By: HuntTXhogs

Re: advise on Night vision scope use and model - 05/18/15 01:20 AM

You want to avoid Gen 1 at all costs

Can you describe your typical hunting setup (walk & stalk) , ground blind, elevated blind, heavily wooded, wide open senderos, etc...

For your budget you are looking at either Gen 2 or digital technology

You can google:

Pulsar Digisight
Sightmark PhotonXT
Armasight Drone Pro
ATN X-sight

and from those companies above you can look at their Gen 2 products as well.

Lots of options, and yes very confusing.
Posted By: Bearclaw

Re: advise on Night vision scope use and model - 05/19/15 02:25 AM

Originally Posted By: Jerry Fisk
I need help.
I would like to get a night vision scope to shoot hogs with. Can someone point me in the right direction of Night Vision, Thermal vision and the differences please. Strength that I would need etc.

100 yard and under shooting for the most part if possible out a bit further.
$2000 max on spending
Most likely on a 308 but maybe 223. I feel better using the 308 I think.

Is there anything I can do. I am trying to just look at scopes right now, so many brands, so confusing at this point.


I suggest a Digisight either n750 or n750A for the $1,500 ball park. Above that you are starting to approach thermal price points. Feel free to call me and I will be happy to answer any questions on these units.

Thanks
Tyler
Posted By: HornSlayer

Re: advise on Night vision scope use and model - 05/19/15 04:30 AM

Doesn't Arkansas have some screwy regs about hunting hogs? You might want to find out if it is even legal there before you buy.
Posted By: customcutter

Re: advise on Night vision scope use and model - 05/19/15 08:23 PM

Florida regs use to say you could shoot them at night, but couldn't use anything but natural light. No IR or flash lights....IIRC
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