Pulled the trigger on Night Vision scope

[NY Leatherneck]

As much as I like classic guns, I am also a tech fan. So I ordered the ATN X Sight 2 3-14x day/night scope. It is s Gen 2 whicjh has a lot of positive comments. Anyone have one of these? Also picked up an T20 IR light to extend my range. Going to hunt some yotes with the Ruger American Ranch.

ATN X-Sight II HD 3-14x SMART Rifle Scopes - ATN best Hunting rifle scope with camera

 

[MilesTeg]

I have to admit that's pretty bad ass.

 

[kev74]

Nice!

 

[Gunright]

That thing is seriously awesome (assuming it works like they say).

 

[Darth]

Damn...that's friggin cool!

 

[Marine Cpl]

Gen 2 technology is not too shabby. Gen 3 has a bit more clarity but that's about it. Distance is the same. That's a great price too.

 

[Jaywmustang]

I almost bought one last fall at Runnings during their 15% anything u can get in a 5 gallon bucket sale but it was the first gen and the same price as the current model. I may pick one up someday. They do get great reviews. Good luck on the predator hunting. I am debating when I should start.

 

[Acer-m14]

i want one too , but then would need to get a crono for my reloads to use the auto BC to its potential , then more bullets and powder ..
can't wait for your review on it .. ..

 

[Phauxtoe]

Totally badass !

 

[Jem45472]

I've had my eye on that for a while. I skipped the 1st gen, and may pull the trigger on this one. The battery life is holding me back right now. I'd like to see an option to light up the reticle only to use like an occluded eye red dot.

 

[NY Leatherneck]

I've had my eye on that for a while. I skipped the 1st gen, and may pull the trigger on this one. The battery life is holding me back right now. I'd like to see an option to light up the reticle only to use like an occluded eye red dot.

You can buy the remote battery pack that sits on the buttstock. I picked it up too figuring it cant hurt but once the whole 9 yds. They claim 22 hrs on the rechargeble pack.

 

[Blimey]

Is all that seriously only $599?! Would have thought it would cost a few grand.

 

[JamieZ]

Thats the one Ive been thinking about getting. Just didnt know if it would be any better then using a red light as a scan light. It gets pretty damn good reviews on ATN X-Sight II Day/Night Vision Smart HD Technology Rifle Scope w/ Free S&H — 2 models and as far as the gent who stated he was worried about batteries. You can use an extended battery pack ATN Extended Life Battery Pack 16,000 mAh ACMUBAT160 w/ Free Shipping

The scope is pretty cool,,,,you can take video and photos, it range finds, it gps tags. Here is the features

• Standard IR850 IR Illuminator is included
• HD Day / HD Night
• Full HD Video & Photos
• Smart Shooting Solution
• Smart Range Finder
• Recoil Activated Video (RAV)
• WiFi (Streaming, Gallery & Controls) iOS & Android
• Bluetooth 4.1
• 3D GS7 Gyroscope
• 3D Magnetometer
• 3D Accelerometer
• E-Barometer
• Smooth Zoom
• Profile Manager
• Electronic Compass
• GPS Geotagging and elevation
• Microphone
• IP Rating Weather resistant
• Multiple patterns and color options for reticle
• Micro USB External Battery Pack
• Micro HDMI
• Mount Picatinny, Interchangeable
• 2 year warranty

 

[JamieZ]

Glad you pulled the trigger, I look forward to your thoughts and review.

 

[Robin]

So effing cool that this stuff is available!!!!! Can't wait for a range report NY, and a night fire as well!!!!!
Robin

 

[togmaster]

Very nice. Post up some videos from your first hunt.

 

[SigSweet]

Pretty cool for the magnification I was def expecting another digit on that price

 

[MilesTeg]

Anyone try thermal scopes? If I ever bought some sort of night scope I would research the difference.

 

[Jaywmustang]

Thermal scopes are crazy expensive.

 

[MilesTeg]

Thermal scopes are crazy expensive.

See I had no clue. Very interesting topic.

 

[Automan21]

Even if I didn't have a rifle i'd get it just for the cool factor.

 

[Bushmaster]

Pretty nice.... BUT depending on type? NEVER EVER use it in day or sight in in day, it will blowout the intensifier ruining the scope.

 

[Bushmaster]

Thermal scopes are crazy expensive.

WOW I just read his is REAL NICE.... Can use it in daylight !!! Awesome !!!

 

[spat]

Anyone try thermal scopes? If I ever bought some sort of night scope I would research the difference.

The difference is 1/4 the resolution and 4x the price. Other than that would buy one in a min.

 

[NY Leatherneck]

WOW I just read his is REAL NICE.... Can use it in daylight !!! Awesome !!!

Yeah its a day / night scope. Digital day scope.

 

[ProgSpear]

Dang zap it! I just read the manual ( Manual for ATN X-Sight II HD SMART Rifle Scops | ATN Manuals) and it's clear to me that @NYLeatherneck just cost me a gun to afford one of these!

 

[Gunner57]

Note to self: "SELF, STOP OPENING THESE FUCKING THREADS!"

 

[NY Leatherneck]

Dang zap it! I just read the manual ( Manual for ATN X-Sight II HD SMART Rifle Scops | ATN Manuals) and it's clear to me that @NYLeatherneck just cost me a gun to afford one of these!

Oooppps sorry....maybe buy both....just saying.

 

[Catskillkid]

Nice buy man. Been wondering about night vision myself. Don't need it but it just looks so darn cool. Just wish it wasn't so darn expensive.

 

[Uninformed and Compliant]

Yes, I have the 5-20, it showed up around last week of October.

Here's 100yds at 11pm with no moon, native 5x zoom.






That above image is a function of the IR light, obviously, but it works well.

The reticals are ok, however the one pictured above is probably the the only one that's useful if you stream to a spotter.

I tossed it on my .22 pellet gun to try out the shot computer. Set the ballistics and sighted in at 25 yards, then set range for 75 yards and was on paper. That's actually about the accuracy of those pellets, and that distance does require a fair bit of holdover, so the computations seem correct.

The software stack is still immature, and has a bug here and there.
The current build has an issue with power-saving; the buttons stop working if you do not move for awhile. You can still shoot and hit things, but you cannot adjust zoom or pull up the menu. The smartphone app still works when the buttons don't, though.
If you keep moving, the power-save issue does not seem to occur.

The smartphone app is pretty cool. It offers control over pretty much every feature of the device, including ballistic profile setup, and zero. Minor caveat with streaming the view to the app - you can either stream video to the app, or you can record video. You cannot stream AND record at the same time... yet.
The app works well if you use an old smartphone that you retired a few years ago. Stick it to your forearm and call it done.

The scope acts as a wifi hotspot, which you then make your smartphone join. Once on, the app can be run and it'll automatically find all scopes on that network.
You cannot rename the network via the scope, but you can do so via the app.
There is no bluetooth connectivity that I've found, yet.

I've not yet tried the HDMI output.

The extended battery is fine, but any will do. The battery-pouch that attaches to the stock is decent quality, the interior consists of elastic velcro stapping that you'll set up to fit the stock. It works well with traditional wood stocks. It works less-well with a shoulder-thing that goes up.


150yd -




Daytime performance is decent and full-color. The unit really shines at dusk, as the high-gain of the color sensor lets you run, in color, until it's practically pitch black outside.

The unit does not have a lot of eye-relief; you are intended to stick your face on that suction-cup thing. That said, the suction-cup thing does protect your face. It also works well with glasses. Due to the eye relief, I find it a LOT more comfortable to run this thing on a riser.