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Posted: 1/29/2024 1:24:06 PM EDT
Hello NV users. I want to put thermal on either a Ruger 10/22, or wife's S&W MP15-22, our problems are barn rats and foxes, occasional, close quarter coyote. Distances are anywhere from 5-10yd out to 100yd max, most shots being the closer. What do I need? I know NUTH'n about night vision, except that it beats a Tac light! Any help or suggestions would be appreciated, Thanks.
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Posted: 1/29/2024 1:38:40 PM EDT
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How much do you want to spend? More = better
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Posted: 1/29/2024 1:50:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dirtyboy: How much do you want to spend? More = better You tell me for the parameters given, like I said, I don't know where to start🤷🏻♂️I'm thinking I have around $2k in guns I don't use, so if I kept it around/under that, I'd be happy. |
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Posted: 1/29/2024 1:55:34 PM EDT
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Hogster Vibe would be a good choice.
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Posted: 1/29/2024 2:14:40 PM EDT
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Any thermal at 5-10yds is going to suck with such a narrow FOV.
I'd rather have a handheld to locate them, then a flashlight to make the shot at that range. (thinking of barn rats) |
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Posted: 1/29/2024 2:29:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZW17: Any thermal at 5-10yds is going to suck with such a narrow FOV. I'd rather have a handheld to locate them, then a flashlight to make the shot at that range. (thinking of barn rats) I was thinking that after posting it, I'll put some distance between me and the rats, easy to bait outside for a farther shot. Thanks👍🏻 |
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Posted: 1/29/2024 3:16:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mdgr: I was thinking that after posting it, I'll put some distance between me and the rats, easy to bait outside for a farther shot. Thanks👍🏻 This scope just came out at Shot 2023. I haven't gotten to use it but it sure looks interesting and fits your needs. I am sure it's out of the price range you're looking for, but it's food for thought. https://www.infirayoutdoor.com/infiray-outdoor-debuted-its-first-dual-fov-thermal-rifle-scope-and-other-premium-products-at-the-stage-of-shot-show-2023-3 |
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Posted: 1/29/2024 6:13:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZW17: Any thermal at 5-10yds is going to suck with such a narrow FOV. I'd rather have a handheld to locate them, then a flashlight to make the shot at that range. (thinking of barn rats) My barn rats are impossible to kill that way. Too fucking fast. |
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Posted: 1/29/2024 6:34:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki: My barn rats are impossible to kill that way. Too fucking fast. EXACTLY!!!! |
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Posted: 1/29/2024 7:27:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lowdown3: Hogster Vibe would be a good choice. For the OP’s stated shooting distances of 10yds to 100yds, that’s what I was thinking ….. but the Vibe is running $2500. For $2K he can get the similar Sightmark Wraith Mini-thermal. https://smallarmsreview.com/review-sightmarks-wraith-mini-2-16x35-thermal-riflescope/ |
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Posted: 1/29/2024 8:46:08 PM EDT
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Actually, the Hogster Vibe 25 is only $2195. Even a bit less for ARF.com members. It has a 4-year warranty and is a proven performer. I normally don't recommend 256 resolution thermals, but for shooting rats a Hogster Stimulus would even work. The issue may be too small of a FOV, so I would still highly recommend the extra money and get the Vibe 25 for this purpose. I don't recommend the stimulus for activities where PID at long range is necessary but this is not the case for the OP. I test products for Night Goggles and help people find the right thermal for their needs.
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Posted: 1/30/2024 7:16:42 PM EDT
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Any low power 384 core unit should do well. Theres a bunch out there. A good example of available options is here
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Posted: 1/31/2024 1:57:27 PM EDT
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The Sytong AM03-35 at $1599 is well under your price range and will do everything needed and more with LRF and ballistics for longer shots. It’s much better than the sightmark products.
https://sytong.global/product/sytong-am03-35lrf-thermal-rifle-scope-with-range-finder-and-ballistics/ |
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Posted: 2/3/2024 9:33:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nocturnalkiwi: The Sytong AM03-35 at $1599 is well under your price range and will do everything needed and more with LRF and ballistics for longer shots. It’s much better than the sightmark products. https://sytong.global/product/sytong-am03-35lrf-thermal-rifle-scope-with-range-finder-and-ballistics/ Stop astroturfing. This stuff is complete junk. |
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Posted: 2/4/2024 8:26:00 AM EDT
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Ah yes, the cunning and elusive "close quarter coyote."
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Posted: 2/4/2024 12:26:36 PM EDT
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Here's my pest control rig. TS25-384. 5 to 100 yards is no problem for this optic. PID past 100 becomes difficult depending on conditions but hits on targets to 300 is doable (on my Grendel not the 22).
I hav two 640 res devices and I'm very impressed with the TS25-384 capability and particularly value for the cost. 
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