ATN Thermal

[spencer rifle]

So, I finally bit the bullet and ordered a thermal scope. With all the various discounts I paid $300 less than the list price. Reviews in various places make this look like a good choice, but does anyone have experience with this unit?

ATN Thor-HD 1.25-5x Thermal Rifle Scope - 666128, Thermal Imaging at Sportsman's Guide

 

[Rookie]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/parts-accessories/420518-atn-x-sight-3-12-worth-reading.html

Granted, it's not the same model, but the customer service nightmare he hints at would make me nervous. I hope it works out for you, I know I'd love to get into those types of scopes, but it's a lot of money for me to gamble with.

 

[spencer rifle]

Thanks for the heads-up. Reviews from multiple sites seem to indicate this is the exception rather than the rule, but I will continue research.

 

[42769vette]

Thanks for the heads-up. Reviews from multiple sites seem to indicate this is the exception rather than the rule, but I will continue research.

If you already bought it, research time is over.

Keep in mind, multiple people get paid to make ATN look good.

 

[spencer rifle]

Having done business with you before I'd rather buy from you if you have options. It's in the cart but not bought yet.

 

[42769vette]

Having done business with you before I'd rather buy from you if you have options. It's in the cart but not bought yet.

All I have is in the link above. I have other Thermal options, but not in the ATN price range. I wont even order them for people. I worked very hard at earning my reputation, Im not willing to throw it down the drain (even if it is at the customers request) on ATN products. A customer asking me to order something that I advise against has a way of turning into "x doesnt work, you should make it right since I bought from you".

I really caution you to think about spending 2k on something that doesn't have any customer support. Research ATN more than the unit your looking at. Countless times you find customers having issues, and ATN telling them "that's not covered".

I can get you into thermal cheaper than the ATN (FLIR), but it will be a handheld monocular, not a mountable unit.

 

[Rookie]

What price range gets good thermal?

Night vision?

Which one is better? Why?


I'm mildly interested...

 

[42769vette]

What price range gets good thermal?

Night vision?

Which one is better? Why?


I'm mildly interested...

A good scope is going to run 5k

A good hand held is going to run 2k (I actually have a personal used one of the 2k units Im selling for 1200)

Neither is better, they are diffrent. NV is better at navigation, and identification (telling what you see it)

Thermal is much better at detection.

They both have there benefits, and drawbacks. Now they have Fusion which is the best of both worlds from what Im told. Ive never messed with one, but in theory its a great idea, but pricey. I don't keep a ton of this type stuff in stock for obvious reasons, but I keep enough for someone to come out, and figure out what they want then I can order it.

 

[42769vette]

For my personal scope I run the IR Hunter MK2 640x35mm. It runs 6500 bucks, but I can detect and Identify yotes out to at least 800 yds. I could tell the diffrence between a possum, and a coon at 400 yds in the middle of the night. Thermal's are helpfull in the day, or night. NV is only good at night. Fog, and light effect NV, where thermal is not effected.

 

[mikefraz]

A good scope is going to run 5k

A good hand held is going to run 2k (I actually have a personal used one of the 2k units Im selling for 1200)

Neither is better, they are diffrent. NV is better at navigation, and identification (telling what you see it)

Thermal is much better at detection.

They both have there benefits, and drawbacks. Now they have Fusion which is the best of both worlds from what Im told. Ive never messed with one, but in theory its a great idea, but pricey. I don't keep a ton of this type stuff in stock for obvious reasons, but I keep enough for someone to come out, and figure out what they want then I can order it.

Interested in more information on the $1200 thermal unit. Flir?

 

[42769vette]

Interested in more information on the $1200 thermal unit. Flir?

It was a FLIR Scut 240.

For more info, contact Tradertater. He bought it at the 1500.

 

[mikefraz]

It was a FLIR Scut 240.

For more info, contact Tradertater. He bought it at the 1500.

Day late and a dollar short .