Night Vision Trijicon has announced new ir-hunter and reap 2's

[324matt]

Looking at the spec sheets, trijicon has lowered the base mags, while keeping the current FOV. Which is dumb IMHO.

They did add some reticles which is nice.

But, over all, Im dissapointed. Im glad I stuck with the older models.

Atleast their made in the USA

 

[SkyScrapin]

About the only thing that immediately jumps out to me is the 300blk reticle. This is quite useful, and similar to the Leupold Mk4 1.5-5x 300blk optic from the early 2000s.

The 60mm variants have a manual focus.

Overall, I feel there is ample room for improvement.

 

[Killswitch Engage]

they didnt need much changed and what did need changed looks t have happened. external usb-c power, better reticles and adj focus on the 60.

 

[324matt]

But, the 60mm lost 1/3rd of its base magnification. Which is no good for coyote hunting

 

[Killswitch Engage]

But, the 60mm lost 1/3rd of its base magnification. Which is no good for coyote hunting

yeah that part doesnt make much sense. must be something new in the lens or focus causing that. not sure

 

[deersniper]

nly thing that immediately jumps out to me is the 300blk reticle.

Pics or link ?

 

[EWS6]

Pics or link ?

HUNTER-60-2 | Trijicon®

Trijicon® products are known for offering legendary reliability, absolute accuracy and industry-leading technology to shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military and its allies.

www.trijicon.com

 

[deersniper]

HUNTER-60-2 | Trijicon®

Trijicon® products are known for offering legendary reliability, absolute accuracy and industry-leading technology to shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military and its allies.

www.trijicon.com

I didn’t see the 300 blk reticle picture anywhere there

 

[EWS6]

I didn’t see the 300 blk reticle picture anywhere there

 

[wompa]

I would not trade base mag for reticles/external power. its a downgrade

 

[324matt]

I agree

 

[324matt]

Anyone besides the russian guy on youtube get their hands on these yet?

 

[TheHorta]

I would think reticles are just software, and that any new reticles and other software improvements could, in theory at least, be added to existing scopes.

 

[IronOperator87]

Resurrecting this old thread with more info on the series 2 ir hunter 60mm. Spoke to a tech today about fov being the same on the old vs new models. His explanation was that the old company (before Trijicon took over) had calculated the magnification wrong and the mkiii 60mm is actually a 3x scope. So from what I understand the series 2 has a new scope body, adjustable focus, and new reticles/ software … the rest is the same.

I’m almost ready to buy so I have been doing some research on thermals and Trijicon has been super helpful the couple times I called them with a question. Anyone have any experience with the new model yet?

 

[Ksracer]

Resurrecting this old thread with more info on the series 2 ir hunter 60mm. Spoke to a tech today about fov being the same on the old vs new models. His explanation was that the old company (before Trijicon took over) had calculated the magnification wrong and the mkiii 60mm is actually a 3x scope. So from what I understand the series 2 has a new scope body, adjustable focus, and new reticles/ software … the rest is the same.

I’m almost ready to buy so I have been doing some research on thermals and Trijicon has been super helpful the couple times I called them with a question. Anyone have any experience with the new model yet?

The new 60mm was on my short list a few months ago also, but it fell through and I ended up with a cheaper clip on to get me by that I intend to re-sell for an Eotech once they are released.

I couldn't find much info about them either at the time.

Bug them about the need for half mil hash marks in their FFP Mil reticle next time you talk to them. They said they would add them if enough people showed interest.

The Hunter 60-2 is what I will go with if the Eotech clip-on doesn't work out.

 

[IronOperator87]

The new 60mm was on my short list a few months ago also, but it fell through and I ended up with a cheaper clip on to get me by that I intend to re-sell for an Eotech once they are released.

I couldn't find much info about them either at the time.

Bug them about the need for half mil hash marks in their FFP Mil reticle next time you talk to them. They said they would add them if enough people showed interest.

The Hunter 60-2 is what I will go with if the Eotech clip-on doesn't work out.

I assumed the small hash marks on reticle 1 were half mil… no? If that’s the case that would definitely mess me up.

 

[Ksracer]

I assumed the small hash marks on reticle 1 were half mil… no? If that’s the case that would definitely mess me up.

I assumed the same thing, but I wasn't positive, so I asked two different techs and got the same answer from both.

EACH hash mark is 1 mil. The small ones are odd numbers, the big ones even numbers, and it's a First Focal Plane, so they stay that way no matter what magnification you're on.

Also, the reticle switches polarity based on what color object is in the center and there is no option to lock it to just one. My N-Vision did the same thing and I hated how quickly it would change. They gave a setting to lock it, but the only color choice was a black reticle on black hot or vice versa on white.

From the videos I've seen, the Trijicon seems to stay the appropriate color longer and looks like it works much better.

All second hand info from research I've done. I've never had my hands on one so take it for what it's worth.

 

[IronOperator87]

Great info

I assumed the same thing, but I wasn't positive, so I asked two different techs and got the same answer from both.

EACH hash mark is 1 mil. The small ones are odd numbers, the big ones even numbers, and it's a First Focal Plane, so they stay that way no matter what magnification you're on.

Also, the reticle switches polarity based on what color object is in the center and there is no option to lock it to just one. My N-Vision did the same thing and I hated how quickly it would change. They gave a setting to lock it, but the only color choice was a black reticle on black hot or vice versa on white.

From the videos I've seen, the Trijicon seems to stay the appropriate color longer and looks like it works much better.

All second hand info from research I've done. I've never had my hands on one so take it for what it's worth.

I’ve read through some of your other posts and that’s what steered me in this direction. The mil reticle in the Trijicon is definitely a bummer. Makes you wonder what they were thinking. There seems to be a disconnect from the precision rifle world to the thermal world.

 

[Ksracer]

There seems to be a disconnect from the precision rifle world to the thermal world.

Image seems to be the only thing most people care about.

The reticle wasn't going to stop me from buying one. It just wasn't available in the time frame I needed it.