Thermal optics?

NTexas_V-Star · 10-15-2021, 07:54 AM

Anybody have them? I'm curious about the cost of a decent thermal monocular.

Trip McNeely · 10-15-2021, 11:51 AM

juiceweezl · 10-18-2021, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTexas_V-Star

Anybody have them? I'm curious about the cost of a decent thermal monocular.

Hit up Casey (First Response Firearms). I have a Flir and a Bering Optics Hogster. Both are outstanding. Had a good time this weekend with the Bering killing hogs at night. It's like a video game.

inline 6 · 10-21-2021, 12:36 PM

Ive had 2 trijicon IR hunter MKIII 35mm thermal scopes. They are superb in every way. Cheapest you're going to get one though is $6400 a pop. They have 2 year warranties and I flip them after 1 year and get a fresh one. It cost me about a $200 loss on but it's worth it for a fresh warranty. The trijicon units are no frills all business scopes.

There are some key things to look for spec wise but currently the best units out there right now have 12 micron sensors in 640 resolution with a 60 hz refresh rate.

Whatever you do stay away from ATN.

svauto-erotic855 · 10-21-2021, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inline 6

Ive had 2 trijicon IR hunter MKIII 35mm thermal scopes. They are superb in every way. Cheapest you're going to get one though is $6400 a pop. They have 2 year warranties and I flip them after 1 year and get a fresh one. It cost me about a $200 loss on but it's worth it for a fresh warranty. The trijicon units are no frills all business scopes.

There are some key things to look for spec wise but currently the best units out there right now have 12 micron sensors in 640 resolution with a 60 hz refresh rate.

Whatever you do stay away from ATN.

I bought the same one. It never occurred to me to sell it before the warranty ran out; great advice.

inline 6 · 10-21-2021, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svauto-erotic855

I bought the same one. It never occurred to me to sell it before the warranty ran out; great advice.

They hold their value well enough that if you take care of it and and got a decent deal to start with its not a big loss to freshen up the warranty. Ive not had to use one but I hear trijicon has excellent customer service. I also hear if you're out of warranty and it craps out it can be a very pricey repair.

juiceweezl · 10-22-2021, 07:34 AM

You choo choo money guys stick with the Trijicon. This is the last rig I got from Casey to go with my Flir. This thing works great. Pigs don't stand a chance.

https://beringoptics.com/catalog/?goods=216

Gasser64 · 10-23-2021, 04:58 AM

Somebody talk about binocular ones. I don't wanna blast pigs I wanna eyeball people doing that might be doing shady stuff

NTexas_V-Star · 10-23-2021, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juiceweezl

you choo choo money guys stick with the trijicon. This is the last rig i got from casey to go with my flir. This thing works great. Pigs don't stand a chance.

https://beringoptics.com/catalog/?goods=216

$2500-2600?

garycrist · 10-23-2021, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gasser64

Somebody talk about binocular ones. I don't wanna blast pigs I wanna eyeball people doing that might be doing shady stuff

You mean see in the dark in color with no lights like this?

65 3 cam.jpg

Small pic taken off 65 inch tv no lights.

Gasser64 · 10-24-2021, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garycrist

You mean see in the dark in color with no lights like this?

Attachment 4938

Small pic taken off 65 inch tv no lights.

Yeah like that

garycrist · 10-25-2021, 10:09 AM

https://youtu.be/CgtuUug2bT0

Go to the end...

garycrist · 10-25-2021, 10:17 AM

At about 21:06

Gasser64 · 10-26-2021, 04:59 AM

Where are the shadows coming from if it's pitch black? I know shit about optics

garycrist · 10-26-2021, 06:12 AM

A street light about 100 yards behind cam. They are new Sony Starvis sensors.
For a $250 security cam it is a killer.
I use 1 in B/W mode to lay in bed and watch stars and stuff on a TV.
I can pick out objects down to about 8 to 8.8 magnitude (real dim).

Gasser64 · 10-26-2021, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garycrist

A street light about 100 yards behind cam. They are new Sony Starvis sensors.
For a $250 security cam it is a killer.
I use 1 in B/W mode to lay in bed and watch stars and stuff on a TV.
I can pick out objects down to about 8 to 8.8 magnitude (real dim).

What's it look like with zero lights of any kind around? No street lights... nothing.

garycrist · 10-26-2021, 04:36 PM

When it clears up again after these storms I'll set-up outside
live again.

The back scatter from the lights of different cities are lighting up the sky.
We are out in the "country" so there is little supplemental lighting. You visually
can not see those shadows because it is too dark. Like watching a race on tv,
it looks like day time but, you see the headlights lighting things up.

Do you want notice on next live view?

garycrist · 10-27-2021, 07:41 AM

I found a sneaky way to drop a large pic. as my account here is limited.

Look at pic at bottom of that page....

https://www.qrz.com/db/ki6fg

mustang_revival · 10-28-2021, 10:13 AM

Guy I hunt with uses one of these, pretty good for entry level - https://www.nightvisionoutfitters.co...r-hogster-35mm

garycrist · 10-28-2021, 06:07 PM

I only showed this because all the family can sit at (fill in the blank)
and watch. It will give an excuse to buy those toys.

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10-15-2021, 11:51 AM	#2
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10-21-2021, 12:36 PM	#4
inline 6 IN GOD WE TRUST Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,885	Ive had 2 trijicon IR hunter MKIII 35mm thermal scopes. They are superb in every way. Cheapest you're going to get one though is $6400 a pop. They have 2 year warranties and I flip them after 1 year and get a fresh one. It cost me about a $200 loss on but it's worth it for a fresh warranty. The trijicon units are no frills all business scopes. There are some key things to look for spec wise but currently the best units out there right now have 12 micron sensors in 640 resolution with a 60 hz refresh rate. Whatever you do stay away from ATN.

10-22-2021, 07:34 AM	#7
juiceweezl Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,118	You choo choo money guys stick with the Trijicon. This is the last rig I got from Casey to go with my Flir. This thing works great. Pigs don't stand a chance. https://beringoptics.com/catalog/?goods=216

10-25-2021, 10:09 AM	#12
garycrist garycrist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anna Posts: 1,048	https://youtu.be/CgtuUug2bT0 Go to the end...

10-25-2021, 10:17 AM	#13
garycrist garycrist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anna Posts: 1,048	At about 21:06

10-26-2021, 06:12 AM	#15
garycrist garycrist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anna Posts: 1,048	A street light about 100 yards behind cam. They are new Sony Starvis sensors. For a $250 security cam it is a killer. I use 1 in B/W mode to lay in bed and watch stars and stuff on a TV. I can pick out objects down to about 8 to 8.8 magnitude (real dim).

10-26-2021, 04:36 PM	#17
garycrist garycrist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anna Posts: 1,048	When it clears up again after these storms I'll set-up outside live again. The back scatter from the lights of different cities are lighting up the sky. We are out in the "country" so there is little supplemental lighting. You visually can not see those shadows because it is too dark. Like watching a race on tv, it looks like day time but, you see the headlights lighting things up. Do you want notice on next live view?

10-27-2021, 07:41 AM	#18
garycrist garycrist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anna Posts: 1,048	I found a sneaky way to drop a large pic. as my account here is limited. Look at pic at bottom of that page.... https://www.qrz.com/db/ki6fg

10-28-2021, 06:07 PM	#20
garycrist garycrist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anna Posts: 1,048	I only showed this because all the family can sit at (fill in the blank) and watch. It will give an excuse to buy those toys.