The Night Vision Fanatics Thread

[Cajun 11,705]

Hogster won't quit at the moment of truth like ATN's are prone to do.

You get what you pay for.

Edited January 31, 2021 by Cajun

[jofus 2,266]

Man I really screwed up the formatting on that post

[Cajun 11,705]

NOX guy I ordered from now telling me that I can expect March delivery instead of Feb. 

"NVision having hard time getting 35mm lenses...", yada yada.  

I am ready to send some pig souls go CROM and I'm hearing about gotdamned lense shortages?  Tom Herman running this shit or what?

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4,974]

So is there a decent digital night vision scope out there in the $500-$750 range? East Texas woods, so don't need anything outside of 100 yards. 50-75 yards would be more the norm. If it can survive the recoil of a .50 BMG that would be a nice plus. 

[Jkwellborn 6,686]

So is there a decent digital night vision scope out there in the $500-$750 range? East Texas woods, so don't need anything outside of 100 yards. 50-75 yards would be more the norm. If it can survive the recoil of a .50 BMG that would be a nice plus. 

What the hell are you doing with a .50 inside 100 yards? Lol

[Cajun 11,705]

Anything he wants.

[Jkwellborn 6,686]

Anything he wants.

Except for Finding cheap Nv

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4,974]

43 minutes ago, Jkwellborn said:

What the hell are you doing with a .50 inside 100 yards? Lol

Well, I may or may not have one from back in the day when I was single without kids and had money to spend on fun stuff, and I may also have some pigs. It would be nice if there were any digital night vision that works well enough in those ranges that also has programmable sights for swapping out between rifles. I mean, who hasn't wondered what a .50 would do to a pig shot head on at 50 yards? Also the ability to record video is a plus.

[markstanco 12,570]

I always put $500 glass on a $5000 gun. I don't see the issue.

[markstanco 12,570]

. I mean, who hasn't wondered what a .50 would do to a pig shot head on at 50 yards?

It's on YouTube if you are wondering.

Also, post the link when you find a swappable, programmable scope for 500-750 that records.

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4,974]

1 hour ago, markstanco said:

I always put $500 glass on a $5000 gun. I don't see the issue.

You can get in the 50 cal game for much less than half that. Or at least you used to be able to. The whole spend what you spend on the gun on glass or whatever is way overkill for the range I'm talking about.

[markstanco 12,570]

Oh I am sure you can.  I am certain there are some "Remington 870" models for sale for half the price. But if I was going to get a 50, I would start with Barrett and go up.  I could go pick one up right now at the local gun shop.  I just have no idea what I would do with it. 

[Jkwellborn 6,686]

Oh I am sure you can.  I am certain there are some "Remington 870" models for sale for half the price. But if I was going to get a 50, I would start with Barrett and go up.  I could go pick one up right now at the local gun shop.  I just have no idea what I would do with it. 

They had a bolt action .50 at the gun shop in New Boston back when I was single. Nearly got it, but couldn’t figure out what to use it for.

[markstanco 12,570]

18 minutes ago, Jkwellborn said:

They had a bolt action .50 at the gun shop in New Boston back when I was single. Nearly got it, but couldn’t figure out what to use it for.

That is where I was talking about.  They had one on the counter a few weeks ago.

Also, they have some 300AACs in stock as of yesterday. 

[Jkwellborn 6,686]

That is where I was talking about.  They had one on the counter a few weeks ago.
Also, they have some 300AACs in stock as of yesterday. 

Any ammo for it?

[markstanco 12,570]

Just that raping I took last week.  Barnes 110.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,730]

I needs 300 BO ammo too.
Have about 200 mixed rounds.
I liked the Remington Hog Hammer but those are no longer in production so I’m looking for a new bacon maker.

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4,974]

I'm really glad I set myself up to be able to reload 300 BLK when I first built my rifle. That was back when it "first" came out and lots of people weren't sure if it would become a mainstay or peter out. 

[cabowabo 4,484]

On 1/31/2021 at 12:13 AM, jofus said:

 

So what are your thoughts on the ATN vs the Hogster?


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Comparing it to the ATN 384 2x8 I had, the Hogster is the better scope.  It’s $600 more brand new, but it’s worth it. PQ is better, but the ATN is pretty good too. What I like most about the Hogster over the ATN is the form factor. It is so much smaller and lighter than the ATN. It would work perfectly as a handheld scanner. The ATN was just gigantic and heavy as shit. Happy to have that off my rig.
 

What prompted me to make the switch was that I had my ATN freeze up on my twice after pulling the trigger on a pig. No bueno.  Serious operators need to be able to rely on their equipment and I could no longer trust it.  This was not an uncommon problem on the ATN Facebook groups discussions.   I know ATN customer service gets a bad rap, but they were excellent. They sent me a FedEx label (2 day shipping) for me to send it in for warranty work. I received emails and text throughout the repair process with an ETA on its return, and then they shipped it back to me FedEx two day shipping. It might have taken 3 weeks total, which is acceptable to me.  

I sold the ATN on GB last week for $1800. Assuming it continues to work, that is a great scope for $1800. As far as ATN, I wish they would concentrate more on perfecting basic operations rather than trying to add all the gimmicky bullshit to their scopes. I really don’t think one needs a ballistic calculator on a thermal scope, or the ability to map and track your friends while hunting.  It’s stupid as fuck to hunt with rifles with people spread out over an area anyway. It seems like the people running that company are a bunch of tech geeks in The Peoples Republic of California who have never hunted in their lives.  Anyway, that my Hogster/ATN analysis. 

[Cajun 11,705]

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This was not an uncommon problem on the ATN Facebook groups discussions

Yep, just about every forum I visited in doing thermal research yeilded the same commentary on ATN's.  It can have the greatest picture ever and every gimmick known to man slapped on, but if at the moment of truth the f'n thing janks up, it's time to move on.

Which you did.

Edited February 4, 2021 by Cajun

[Lat22 4,010]

It's a good thing that hogs don't shoot back.

[Cajun 11,705]

[cabowabo 4,484]

Damn, I really need to get out in the field and get this thread back on track.

[Cajun 11,705]

I blame Tom Herman.

[jofus 2,266]

The new iRay Rico MK1 looks really good. This video shows footage from the Rico and a Pulsar XP50

http://www.instagram.com/p/CJufajNlPnu/

[jofus 2,266]

Dp

[Lat22 4,010]

I had to hang two heavy mirrors the other day. I wish I’d had my Super Hogster to help. 

[markstanco 12,570]

Got dang it took some shots sighting in the thermal.

Grabbed some hot hands to put on the target since it was 42 degrees today. They showed up well in the thermal. I kept over-compensating windage. Finally got it. Fun day nonetheless.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,730]

I’ll be placing my order for the Pulsar XM 30 today. Now the wait.

[markstanco 12,570]

11 hours ago, markstanco said:

Got dang it took some shots sighting in the thermal.

Grabbed some hot hands to put on the target since it was 42 degrees today. They showed up well in the thermal. I kept over-compensating windage. Finally got it. Fun day nonetheless.

Adding to this, some dumbassery happened as well.  And no, alcohol was not involved.  When bore sighting the rifle with a bore laser, take out the laser before you pull the trigger.  Got dang that will take your breath away after it happens.  

[jofus 2,266]

Cool videos about the upcoming iRayUSA Rico Alpha:

[jofus 2,266]

Cool videos about the upcoming iRayUSA Rico Alpha:

Here’s part 2:

[Cajun 11,705]

On 2/9/2021 at 6:54 PM, jofus said:

Cool videos about the upcoming iRayUSA Rico Alpha:



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Man, that's a really nice picture that unit puts out.   

[Cajun 11,705]

Any info on projected cost?

[Cajun 11,705]

Still waiting on my NOX 35mm.  For those who have an interest, some new hype -

 

Edited February 27, 2021 by Cajun
**All discussion/no demo video**

[jofus 2,266]

Any info on projected cost?

The Rico MK1 is $6000, and the alpha will be $7000.

The alpha is the same scope internally, but has the exterior upgrades.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,730]

I’m going to start with the Pulsar XM 30.
Seems like a good entry level scope.

That should be fine for the swine killing on our place in Mt Vernon and the coyotes in Wichita Falls.

[Handcruser 2,805]

I needs 300 BO ammo too.
Have about 200 mixed rounds.
I liked the Remington Hog Hammer but those are no longer in production so I’m looking for a new bacon maker.

Hornady 120 GMX

[Cajun 11,705]

3 hours ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

I’m going to start with the Pulsar XM 30.
Seems like a good entry level scope.

That should be fine for the swine killing on our place in Mt Vernon and the coyotes in Wichita Falls.

Dude, my cousins and I (and I know we're not unique) used to duct tape those big ass D-Cell battery silver flashlights to our Ruger .22s.  

We're all waaaaay ahead of the game.

😉

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,730]

Hornady 120 GMX

I see the 110 for 300 BO. I’ll give it a go if I find any.

[Jkwellborn 6,686]

I see the 110 for 300 BO. I’ll give it a go if I find any.

Where do you see it? Hook me up. Lol I can meet you at the Loves.

[Handcruser 2,805]

I see the 110 for 300 BO. I’ll give it a go if I find any.

Shit 110 not 120. Sorry man.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,730]

Where do you see it? Hook me up. Lol I can meet you at the Loves.

Lulz. I’d rather meet at Steve O’s.

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4,974]

Happy friday, y'all!

[Jkwellborn 6,686]

Lulz. I’d rather meet at Steve O’s.

I dont know where shit is there. I’ve been to the loves.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,730]

I dont know where shit is there. I’ve been to the loves.

Town square just north of 30 off 37.
Second right after the Brookshires I think.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,730]

My order went from shipping in 10-19 days to back ordered. Friggin pissed since we have the hog tourney coming up in just under 2 weeks.

[markstanco 12,570]

Lulz. I’d rather meet at Steve O’s.

Steven is a horns fan. And I like looking at his wife's tits.

The grilled chicken sandwich is legit.

[markstanco 12,570]

Town square just north of 30 off 37.
Second right after the Brookshires I think.

Also, ML Edwards is awesome as well in the square. The tuna tower with a dallas blonde is a great lunch.

[Cajun 11,705]

On 3/16/2021 at 9:56 PM, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

My order went from shipping in 10-19 days to back ordered. Friggin pissed since we have the hog tourney coming up in just under 2 weeks.

I was supposed to get the NOX 35mm in "late January or early Feb".

Here we are nearly half way through April and I just got this --