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Posted: 7/8/2014 5:10:16 PM EDT
 The FLIR T75 Advanced Combat Thermal Sight – Long Range (ACTS-LR) is an uncooled thermal clip-on weapon sight with a low, in-line opto-mechanical profile suitable for modern weaponry with flip-down or removable front sight posts. The low profile compliments current Rifle Combat Optics (RCO’s) and minimizes height above the rail. The ACTS-LR provides scene clarity and allows the use of false color to enable rapid target acquisition and firing solutions using a high density, color Organic Light Emitting Display (OLED). The ACTS-LR has been specifically designed and optimized for long range weapon platforms with an approximate 875 yard identification range. The size and weight make it ideal for tactical small arms such as the FN SCAR-MK16/17, M4/M16, SR25 all the way up to M107 .50 BMG and similar platforms. The ACTS-LR converts the operation of day scopes to thermal imaging, extending the useful period of operation from daylight into nighttime. By mounting the ACTS-LR directly in front of the day scope, the operator can view the same scene with the ability to sense infrared energy (heat) in all lighting conditions. It is optimized for use with day scopes up to 12x. The ACTS-LR can also be used as a stand alone weapon sight and handheld thermal viewer. The ACTS-LR is powered by the three AA batteries or two CR123 batteries. Battery life is approximately 5 hours at 20 degrees C with three lithium AA batteries and 4 hours at 20 degrees C with two CR123 batteries. The batteries can be removed and replaced in the field without removing the ACTS-SR from the weapon system. The FLIR T75 was developed for SOCOM for use with long range magnified optics. It is optimized to provide the best image when paired with 8x magnification, but can be used with scopes up to 12-14x without much loss of image fidelity due to its native 640×512 sensor. This high resolution sensor provides incredibly crisp detail and shading for rich images and easier target identification. The FLIR T75 features the standard white hot/black hot polarity modes. But, it also has the ability to show images in full color using several palette options. Gray (Grayscale) Palette provides maximum contrast on targets against a uniform background using black and white shades. Iron Palette provides a color scale that goes from dark red through yellow to white to represent increasing temperatures. Rain (Rainbow) Palette uses all the colors of the rainbow from red through green, blue, and yellow to violet to represent increasing temperatures. Ice (Fire & Ice) Palette displays blue for cold targets and red for hot targets. Another useful feature of the T75 is the remote cable control. This allows the operator to set up the joystick controls elsewhere on the weapon for easier access without breaking the firing grip/position. If you are looking for the ultimate thermal clip-on sight for long range optics, look no further.        
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Posted: 7/10/2014 9:57:27 PM EDT
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That looks sweet. Compact size and 50bmg rated. Might have to start saving my pennies, or maybe I need to save some Benjamins. Like a whole bunch of em...
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Posted: 7/14/2014 2:27:14 AM EDT
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I think i have a spare kidney, does that get me two of these. Damn I want one :)
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Posted: 7/30/2014 4:36:13 PM EDT
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Had a recent trip out to Wild River Ranch where we decided to unleash the T-75 on a few hogs for shits and giggles.
The title pretty much says it all. This thermal footage, is to my knowledge (unless I am totally mistaken) capturing the very first hogs killed with the new FLIR T75 that was released a few weeks ago. This took place 12 July in Victoria, Texas at Wild River Ranch. We had a great time hunting with the guys out there that weekend, and really can't say enough good things about those folks. The first pig I shot at 1:19 , ran off screen and eventually died to the left of where we were set up. The second pig was pretty tough as well. He eventually croaked on the third shot, though. The 77 grain match ammo I was using, was just punching straight through them, leaving clean entry and exit wounds. To my knowledge, these are the first hog kills with the FLIR T75 since it was released, a few weeks ago. This video took place at Wild River Ranch in Victoria, Texas. *The ambient crickets and gunshot noises were added to simulate conditions. The DVR I recorded this video with, does not have an active mic to pick up audio. My loadout for this was: 5.56 SPR build 77grain match ammunition FLIR T75 clip-on thermal mounted in front of a Trijicon ACOG Before this video started, at the distance we are in the video itself, my spotter called PID on the hogs, with his magnified I^2 (isquared) device. The distance on the shots, were roughly 100 yards. You may be able to tell from the footage, but the grass was about knee high where the hogs were, and they were on somewhat of a gradual downward slope. This made it pretty challenging to estimate my holds and ensure my rounds weren't going to plant themselves in the dirt of the slope that was just between them and I. There are a lot of things I could have done differently on this stalk/kill, however, overall I'm happy with the performance. It's important to note, that around the 52-55 second mark, I was actually planning on taking them together, as close as I could get them, HOWEVER, with thermal (which is no fault of its own) I couldn't identify head from ass. This same thing would apply to a bad guy laying down. Understanding when to take a shot, and when not to, is the true key to a good hunt. Patience was never my strong suit, but it's something that had to be learned and applied when taking shots on animals or bad guys. Hope you guys enjoy the video If you view it on YouTube, you can actually choose to watch it in 1080HD, without it being resized (like below). 
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