Entry level night vision ??

Still preparing and gathering info, so be patient with me.

From what I can gather, hunting hogs after dark is an awesome way to kill them.

But that requires night vision scopes.

Just initially browsing on Midway and a few other places, these things are EXPENSIVE!

I have never been one to buy junk optics because I know what happens with them, but what do you guys suggest as an "entry level" night optics that is dependable and usable?

I'd like to stay somewhere in the vicinity of $1000 if I can get quality equipment in that price range.

about the cheapest usable thing is a sight mark photon xt. Probably about 5 or 600 bucks.

You can kill them with a spotlight too.

That's comforting. I thought I might be looking at $3000 - $4000.

Somewhere around $1000 would be wonderful. Sorry ... I should have told you guys my budget.

I use the Photon. It's good for about 100 yrd. I added a light to mine and it's good to about 250.It's digital, not thermal but I enjoy it. Should be able to get one for about $450 if you look around.

I use a Photon and mostly hunt from stands with avg shots between 85-125 yards. I added a UNV IR and have been pleased with the setup. Simple, reliable, easy on batteries. I added a Pulsar HD19A thermal handheld for spotting and feel like this is the best effective/value combination currently available.

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^^^yep. That's about right.

Photon xt

Thanks gentlemen. That gives me a place to start.

Photon's are great for how inexpensive they are.

Would you get an additional upper to keep photon on exclusively. ?????

Roll- I would look at doing QD scope mounts on your scopes so you don't have to lug around two weapons.
Just my humble opion

With the QD scope mounts, do I have to re zero?

I would think so, but you can always write down the values. The scope reticle adjustments are digital. The questionable part of it would be the rings you select.

It's worth it to have another upper dedicated to night hunting. I have my NV scope permanently mounted on a $300 PSA 300blk upper.

If you get a solid QD mount (even a Burris, but a larue ) you should be good to go without a rezero.
There are several youtube videos online of folks unmounting and remounting their optics and maintaining grouping and zero without any adjustments.
Below are a few links to options for you, check out the associated reviews.




https://www.amazon.com/American-Defense-...=QD+scope+mount

https://www.amazon.com/LaRue-Tactical-LT...mount&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Burris-410342-AR-...=QD+scope+mount