Looking for some advice about jumping into the thermal world. I have been debating between a stand-alone sight or a clip-on. As of now, I am planning on putting whatever I get on a Ruger American in 300 blackout and only plan on shooting suppressed with subsonic ammo. I know with this I am realistically only looking at being able to engage out to 200 yds but want to make sure that I can detect much further out and have the clarity if I do want to transfer onto a .308 AR-10 later. I'd like to stay under $4k and if possible, under $3k.
What thermal optics are you guys using and in what role? What are the pros and cons of stand-alone versus clip-on? Are there certain ones to stay away from? Any other helpful information on the topic? Thank you in advance for your help.
What thermal optics are you guys using and in what role? What are the pros and cons of stand-alone versus clip-on? Are there certain ones to stay away from? Any other helpful information on the topic? Thank you in advance for your help.