entry level night vision

[Spyder]

The cheapo low cost stuff isn't worth getting. Anything less than decent quality Gen 3 you'll be unhappy with and just out a wad of money.

It's worth buying a PVS14 or better, if you can afford it, and I wouldn't bother with many units that are less expensive.

[eviioiive]

Sionyx has a factory rifle mount.

https://www.sionyx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SiOnyx-Aurora-Explorer-v2.1.pdf

[G38xOC]

For upto 150 yards , I use Leopold tracker . But its hand held mono style . Maybe it's not something your looking for .. but worth to check out . It usually around 600ish . It works decent for night coyote hunt . I use it track movements first then use game light .

Nvm..just read ur looking for mounted system

[redcliff]

Just get a thermal scope and be done with it. No need for a NV monocular as the numerous videos of thermal hog hunting on youtube will demonstrate, although NV can be helpful for getting to your hunting spot. I certainly understand the desire for both types of detection but a thermal will do things NV only will not for you in regard to night hunting.

Best "cheap" no nonsense thermal scopes on the market are:

Pulsar Core RXQ30V 1.6-6.4x22mm Thermal Imaging Riflescope

Armasight Predator 336

FLIR Thermosight Pro PTS233

Pulsar Trail XQ38

You're going to be spending $1900-3300 to get into entry level thermal. I'd get the Pulsar RXQ30V for $1899 if money is tight or your needs are basic; its a very good value with great reviews unless you absolutely want multiple reticles like in the Armasight or video recording like on the Thermosight. If you can afford the price tag consider the Pulsar Trail XQ38 which is full of features.

[sigstroker]

Nobody ever reads original posts any more. "Do not want to spend a lot."

[redcliff]

Nobody ever reads original posts any more. "Do not want to spend a lot."

Not everyone defines "a lot" the same as you (or me) since the term is relative. What is your suggestion?

He wants some type of night vision, so one has to presume he wants something that works for his intended use of shooting/hunting at night. $1900 for the Pulsar Core IS inexpensive for the task and a great bargain. The alternatives, such as NV scopes that require an active light source are disappointing imho and a middle ground not worth traversing; I'd rather just get a good spotlight and shoot with open sights for next to nothing if that is the case.

If he wants to post the actual dollar amount of money he won't exceed we can try to come up with something cheaper that he likely won't end up being happy with in the long run.

[edgerly779]

For those that wish to help around 500 bucks for those that do not tip with AH comments go fishing somewhere else. Thanks for the tips . I am looking on ebay I wish I could look thrugh them before buying. Needs picatinny mount and dot or crosshairs, This will mount on ar in 6.8 spc.

[FeuerFrei]

Anyone have any experience with night vision or thermal for under 150 yards.
The ranch we hunt in Texas is brushy with limited distance. Do not want to spend a lot. I see many on ebay but do not know how well they function.

Why not do a rental and "see" for yourself.

Lots of dealers do rentals.

https://nightvisionrentals.com/product/pvs-14-3a/?categories=rent

https://www.ultimatenightvision.com/Rentals-s/1820.htm

[theLBC]

curious if the ATN scopes are any good

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1017323423?pid=412542

[redcliff]

For $500 you're looking at scopes with an IR illuminator which means in bright moonlight you'll have a decent field of view and range but on dark nights you'll pretty much only see what the infra red illuminator is shining on.

Armasight Orion 5X Gen 1+ Night Vision with IR illuminator

Night Owl Optics NightShot Digital Night Vision Riflescope with IR illuminator

Firefield NVRS 3x42 Gen 1 Night Vision Riflescope with IR illuminator

I have not used any of the above scopes so do your homework and review videos on youtube. All are available in your budget range. The Firefield has decent reviews for $277 scope. The Armasight is at least from a known respected company in the NV field.

[redcliff]

curious if the ATN scopes are any good

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1017323423?pid=412542

I have a budget ATN thermal that is decent (its not my primary thermal) which I have not had issues with and I like their software features. The NV model you posted (which also uses an IR illuminator) has good reviews for the price although its slightly over the $500 budget OP established.

[edgerly779]

That has crosshairs so that might work. We have a huge hog problem. Cannot farm at this time so going to ranch.

[redcliff]

That has crosshairs so that might work. We have a huge hog problem. Cannot farm at this time so going to ranch.

Good luck OP. Its amazing how much damage hogs do and how hard they are to eradicate. You're going to be busy shooters.

[edgerly779]

We were never able to harvest anything. Now we have fenced and are putting forage in for cattle and have a feeder up and elevated blinds. Will be trapping next. Planting for game and cattle now wild rice and millet in ponds and millet in farm fields and throughout mesquite thickets we swathed some shooting lanes and for the quail hunting. We have a couple hundred acres in ponds. Hunting does nothing to lower populations.

[edgerly779]

Wow rentals are 100 bucks a day and nowhere near us so not an option. I guess I will buy try and return if does not satisfy needs.