Ive used some newer gen NV monos that was center mounted on our helmets. It was Most amazing peice of equipment I've had on my head. Had to pay out of pocket for new mounts for it since it was to kept slipping off the mounts we were issues.
A simple Thermal handheld mono is all I'd advise.
If you truly need to have a scope for a rifle go with IR. Cheaper thermal scopes past 100yds are useless.
My ole man and brother go out coyote & fox hunting and they have slowly upgraded to better gear. Later this weekend I can post what they own.
Recently I built an Ar for the oldman that he wanted in 6.5 Grendel and that's become his new favorite LR night rifle.
Keep in mind the batteries are expensive. Only go with a scope that does not have an internal only battery pack. Get one that (has a cable that goes from stock sleeve to the scope) . With either option if your not in a resting position with your rifle, you will only be accurate for 30 seconds after fatigue sets in.
If shit hits the fan at the end of the day, it's hard to find special batteries so that is an important thing to keep in mind.
As Dr. Henley said, you can get very nice low light scopes that have great optics . You'd be surprised the actual natural light that is out at night with some premium glass.
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A simple Thermal handheld mono is all I'd advise.
If you truly need to have a scope for a rifle go with IR. Cheaper thermal scopes past 100yds are useless.
My ole man and brother go out coyote & fox hunting and they have slowly upgraded to better gear. Later this weekend I can post what they own.
Recently I built an Ar for the oldman that he wanted in 6.5 Grendel and that's become his new favorite LR night rifle.
Keep in mind the batteries are expensive. Only go with a scope that does not have an internal only battery pack. Get one that (has a cable that goes from stock sleeve to the scope) . With either option if your not in a resting position with your rifle, you will only be accurate for 30 seconds after fatigue sets in.
If shit hits the fan at the end of the day, it's hard to find special batteries so that is an important thing to keep in mind.
As Dr. Henley said, you can get very nice low light scopes that have great optics . You'd be surprised the actual natural light that is out at night with some premium glass.
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