Gulf Coast Community,
I am looking for some advice and hopefully first person information and maybe some clarification regarding digital night vision sights; namely the ATN x-sight II and the new ATN x-sight 4k pro or any others that may fall within this realm. I have read everything posted about them on this forum and many other forums but most of it is older models or before bugs were fixed. I am looking for recent reviews and thoughts. To get a better understanding of what I intend to use it for I am mainly looking for this sight to be used on both an ar-15 and a bolt action .308. I am planning on using it to hopefully hunt hogs and coyotes at night and deer during the day. It will be used both in the gulf coast area (I'm assuming most shots under 200m) and in Kansas where, if the scope is able, I am able to take up to 800m shots. After all my research I am leaning towards the 3-14 power models due to realistic ranges, use, and the reviews I've read. What is the realistic ability of these sights? Night/Day? I know the illuminator makes a large impact at night but I'd like to know normal night capabilities without an illuminator and then also what it is capable of with the right illuminator setup. How durable is each unit? Will I have to worry about flash essentially blinding the sight for follow up shots? Actual battery life, not manufacturer claims? I am very intrigued by these sights mostly due to the price point and the features. I am open to other suggestions, such as, a good clip on or thermal but would like to stay under the $1,000 mark. I appreciate your help.
I am looking for some advice and hopefully first person information and maybe some clarification regarding digital night vision sights; namely the ATN x-sight II and the new ATN x-sight 4k pro or any others that may fall within this realm. I have read everything posted about them on this forum and many other forums but most of it is older models or before bugs were fixed. I am looking for recent reviews and thoughts. To get a better understanding of what I intend to use it for I am mainly looking for this sight to be used on both an ar-15 and a bolt action .308. I am planning on using it to hopefully hunt hogs and coyotes at night and deer during the day. It will be used both in the gulf coast area (I'm assuming most shots under 200m) and in Kansas where, if the scope is able, I am able to take up to 800m shots. After all my research I am leaning towards the 3-14 power models due to realistic ranges, use, and the reviews I've read. What is the realistic ability of these sights? Night/Day? I know the illuminator makes a large impact at night but I'd like to know normal night capabilities without an illuminator and then also what it is capable of with the right illuminator setup. How durable is each unit? Will I have to worry about flash essentially blinding the sight for follow up shots? Actual battery life, not manufacturer claims? I am very intrigued by these sights mostly due to the price point and the features. I am open to other suggestions, such as, a good clip on or thermal but would like to stay under the $1,000 mark. I appreciate your help.