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Thermal scope suggestions
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12/23/23 09:30 PM
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erathar
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Looking for suggestions
Probably won’t be shooting much past 100 yards Don’t care about recording video per say Obviously want as light as possible Don’t think I need a lot of zoom Let’s start with a $2,750 budget….
Last edited by erathar; 12/23/23 10:44 PM.
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Re: Thermal suggestions
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#8977259
12/23/23 09:52 PM
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gr8fuldoug
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Last edited by gr8fuldoug; 12/23/23 09:55 PM.
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Re: Thermal suggestions
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12/23/23 10:57 PM
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Double Naught Spy
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There are a lot of options that will work for you. With a budget of $2750, you could get something like a Sightmark Wraith Mini thermal or Rix Leap L3 or AGM TS25 and have enough money left over to get a small handheld for spotting as well.
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Re: Thermal suggestions
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12/30/23 12:26 AM
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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12/30/23 01:03 AM
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I would go with this for scanning (or something like it---thermal for sure) and then shop for a good deal on a weapon sight, thermal if possible. I have reached the conclusion that if you can only afford a thermal monocular or a thermal scope but not both, the thermal scanner is the way to go. A good DNV weapon sight will work fine until you can swing a decent thermal weapon sight.
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/Kqs020H.jpg) "Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/08/24 02:58 AM
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erathar
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One last bump. Feel like variable zoom isn’t necessary. Leaning towards lowish powered fix..
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/08/24 03:03 AM
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/08/24 02:22 PM
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erathar
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I’m not dead set either way…
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/08/24 02:35 PM
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Gumbeaux
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Call Outdoor Legacy and pick their brains. Stand up guys who are familiar with everything out on the market right now.
I have the Pulsar Talion that was in that price range and has been great for the 10-12 nights a year I get to use it.
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/08/24 04:30 PM
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T Bone
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Excellent advice ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I really hate to do what I am about to do, because it will be very painful for you.
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/08/24 11:58 PM
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ctonsmitty
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I have on order a AGM TS35-284 and paid about $2050.00 + tax----the reviews for shooting up to 200 yards (and certainly 100 yards are pretty darn good). I can't give a valid review because I personally have not used it, but again reviews on-line are very favorable in the under $3000 price range.
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/09/24 12:55 AM
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RiverRider
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I have on order a AGM TS35-284 and paid about $2050.00 + tax----the reviews for shooting up to 200 yards (and certainly 100 yards are pretty darn good). I can't give a valid review because I personally have not used it, but again reviews on-line are very favorable in the under $3000 price range. You did mean TS35- 384, right? Adder version? I had and used one for a while. Good scope and you got a good price.
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/09/24 03:30 AM
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I have to get back to a few folks I know but I at some point soon will be parting with my super yoter 50
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/09/24 02:02 PM
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Wilson Combat
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The Burris BTS-35 V2 is a pretty good scope in this price range. It comes with a top quality American Defense QD mount and uses common 18650 batteries.
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Re: Thermal scope suggestions
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01/09/24 04:11 PM
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Call Outdoor Legacy and pick their brains. Stand up guys who are familiar with everything out on the market right now.
I have the Pulsar Talion that was in that price range and has been great for the 10-12 nights a year I get to use it. Thank you so much!! We really appreciate the kind words. Jason
Outdoor Legacy - Owner The Late Night Vision Show - Co-Host Night Vision, Thermal & AccessoriesOutdoorLegacyGear.com (877)350-1818
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