Night Vision Another thermal thread... monocular for scouting

[Wolffie]

I’m looking for a relatively inexpensive thermal monocular. Not looking to mount it to a rifle or hunt with it And don’t need a huge detection range. My primary every day use would be to scan the edge of my yard at night when letting the dogs out. It’s about 60-70 yards. A walking trail was built behind the house and recently a teenager was caught staring in a neighbors window while she showered. A couple people were chased out of the yard by my dogs tonight...

Plus we have coyote, skunks, and other pests that move through the trail into the yard. Also, recently a neighbors dog wandered off. And the whole neighborhood searched for hours. She was found the next morning at first light in a muddy cove in an area several of us scanned with flashlights and night vision. But after being in feezing mud all night she never recovered. A thermal would have picked her up... then I think about my toddlers... who love to run. I need to know what’s out there...

At minimum a FLIR scout TK seems “ok” based on reviews. Price is appealing.

What about pulsars pocket sized monocular? Axiom key xm22?

what’s a good mark of utility vs cost?

A FLIR Breach is a little more than I’m hoping to spend... unless it can be really effectively bridged with my PVS14... it could have more appeal then.

suggestions?

 

[pucker]

See if you can adjust your thread to add the "Night Vision" tag. Left of Title, drop down labeled 'prefix'.

That tag will cue the NV/Thermal SMEs here.

Good luck with the search.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

For what you're looking to do have you considered the Sightmark Signal 340RT Digital Night Vision Monocular? It is on sale, reduced from $449.97 to only $299.99.

• Wifi remote view via Stream Vision
• Built-in video/sound recording
• Built-in 940nm invisible LED IR illuminator
• Power input
• 2x digital zoom
• High resolution sensor
• Intuitive easy-to-use interface
• Resistant to bright light exposure
• Front focus objective lens

 

[pucker]

OP, Doug (@gr8fuldoug) is a well-known vendor here...buy from him with confidence.

 

[Wolffie]

Thanks. I adjusted the tag. I know @gr8fuldoug is good people. He helped me with my LRF purchase a year ago.

I’ve already got a pretty nice PVS14. TNVC un filmedWP. And I’m saving for duals, which is why I’m not looking to drop a ton of cash on a thermal. Unless I could combine it with the 14 like a Wilcox bridge with a breech.

Im specifically looking for a thermal to spot living stuff in the bushes... the pulsar axiom key xm22 or 30 look like decent options.l?

 

[TheHorta]

Safran Jim HR.

/thread

 

[WALLYBOB]

Check out Will-1's "Helmet mounted thermal and night vision. What it looks like " on page 4. Very interesting post on nv/breach 'fusion'. Will be a bit pricey but your nearly half way there.

 

[Wolffie]

Safran Jim HR.

/thread

You may have to spoon feed it too me. My snipers hide “search-foo” may be weak...

 

[Wolffie]

Check out Will-1's "Helmet mounted thermal and night vision. What it looks like " on page 4. Very interesting post on nv/breach 'fusion'. Will be a bit pricey but your nearly half way there.

I will check that out. Thanks!

 

[Downtown]

I think TheHorta might have just been teasing you. He has a twisted sense of what "economical" means.

 

[TheHorta]

I think TheHorta might have just been teasing you. He has a twisted sense of what "economical" means.

Or OP could just click the link I put in my reply...

 

[shoots100]

AGM Asp Micro TM384.
384 res, records, color pallets, hot spot, small, lightweight, good battery life and is helmet mountable.
It can be had for under a grand if you look around, but normally goes for around $1,250 shipped.

 

[Glassaholic]

Safran Jim HR.

/thread

That looks really nice, but me thinks that is waaay above the price the OP is looking for.

 

[Wolffie]

Or OP could just click the link I put in my reply...

There’s a website for safran-vectronix suisse. But no real info on price or how to buy. I suspect they are pricey. Is there a us distrubutor?