Posted By: Earl
SIG Echo 1 Thermal Optic for Hogs? - 08/04/18 06:31 AM
Ok, I'm new to night vision and thermal. I have always wanted it, but didn't want to spend what it cost for gear that I thought was good enough. The intended purpose would mainly be hog hunting from elevated blinds over feeders within 100 yards, so not stalking.
I recently saw the SIG Echo 1 Thermal on sale at Midway for $1000, wish I had gotten it then but I see it listed for $1,100 at other places so still not bad. I'm thinking about trading/selling a Trijicon ACOG I haven't used and getting one. The you tube videos I've seen seem to indicate it is a decent optic for the price and would fit the intended purpose I have for it.
What are the experiences here with it? Is there a shade or cover that one could get for the reflex display to both reduce backlight at night and also allow the optic to be used better during the day (I have heard glare on the display is an issue during daylight)?
Lastly, most of my AR's have A2 front sight blocks...will that interfere with the sight?
Thanks,
Earl
I recently saw the SIG Echo 1 Thermal on sale at Midway for $1000, wish I had gotten it then but I see it listed for $1,100 at other places so still not bad. I'm thinking about trading/selling a Trijicon ACOG I haven't used and getting one. The you tube videos I've seen seem to indicate it is a decent optic for the price and would fit the intended purpose I have for it.
What are the experiences here with it? Is there a shade or cover that one could get for the reflex display to both reduce backlight at night and also allow the optic to be used better during the day (I have heard glare on the display is an issue during daylight)?
Lastly, most of my AR's have A2 front sight blocks...will that interfere with the sight?
Thanks,
Earl