Dougy Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 I lost the original ir as you know..muppet.. And you can leave the archer swit8on for a couple of days with a 60w light on too.. but it won't do the tube any good..muppet.. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katash Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 if your pretty good with your hands you can make a add on home build that is as good as or better than the x sight for about £125 colin I made one myself, didn't like the shooting position of bolt ons, worked well tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Banjo boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 I made one myself, didn't like the shooting position of bolt ons, worked well tho i have seen quite a few different types made a few different type the near eye being the most comfy to shoot but sadly had the worst picture as i was using a maplins dvr as a screen and was not as clear as some of the others only down side to my builds is to keep them small and have no external wires the batteries i used would only give about 1.5-2 hours if left on so had to flick on and off for shooting with the screen types i just added red screen gel to stop glare colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 As an alternative view on the ATN X sight 2 have a look at the following review by someone on the the Night Vision Forum http://www.####.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15738 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Hi Guys Not sure if this is the right place to ask. Looking at buying a night vision scope to go on my Howa 223 I have boiled it down to 2 scopes Yukon photon 6.5 X 50 or the new ATN X 5X20 Although ATN is twice the price there about., apparently a lot better in daytime than Yukon Appreciate any feedback from you if you have either of these scopes regarding day/night quality or anything else that you have experienced with the scopes. Most of my foxing varies from approx. 50 yds to 250yds both day/night Appreciate your input. I have used both on my own howa 223.had the atn on for 18 months and shot a lot of foxs with it,no problems with it.had the photon 6.5 on my hmr first then put it on the 223.. xsight far better than photon in daylight but photon better at night.as most of my foxing is at night im sticking with the photon mine was the old 3x12 xsight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffthemagicdragon Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Great information coming through. Looks like some of you guys like the YUKONS & then some like the ATN's How do these really compare with the 5x15 DRONE PRO, as I would have to rob the bank for one of these, but just might be worth it. I watched RIPS260 using the DRONE PRO on youtube and was very impressed by what I saw. Anyone on this forum got a DRONE PRO or have used one. Appreciate any further info that we could all benefit from. Many thanks for the info so far it is great help to all. Taff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Great information coming through. Looks like some of you guys like the YUKONS & then some like the ATN's How do these really compare with the 5x15 DRONE PRO, as I would have to rob the bank for one of these, but just might be worth it. I watched RIPS260 using the DRONE PRO on youtube and was very impressed by what I saw. Anyone on this forum got a DRONE PRO or have used one. Appreciate any further info that we could all benefit from. Many thanks for the info so far it is great help to all. Taff Hi Taff I am on the night vision forums a lot and to be honest for dedicated digital the general consensus is nothing currently holds a candle to the drone pro. If I replaced my Ward D 700 for a dedicated I would have no hesitation in getting one. Second hand movements of kit tell their own story and when a Drone Pro comes us for sale it doesnt lose masses of value and generally is snapped up very rapidly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Drone pro is the best..don't think of getting anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 hello, i would never buy anything ATN, bought 1 and packed up first night out, took 6 months to get back money, i have 2 photons and Thomas Jacks are first class customer service, yukon 3 year warranty, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I have a Ssek Reveal Pro arriving on Monday which should hopefully complement the Photon? Is that the handheld cheap one ? , I had a look at one at the midland , but their was too much going on to have a really good play with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffthemagicdragon Posted October 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 ************* it have ordered a DRONE pro waiting for for delivery. Credit card has gone into meltdown But one life no rehearsals I will let you know how it pans out. Again many thanks for all the good informative threads on here, hopefully we can all benefit from this Regards Taff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 You won't regret your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I have a Ward D vision and it has always been brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 I think this might be a newer model, it only appeared last week I think. ahh , the guy on the scotts country stand did say that a new model was on the way in october , im desparate(and i mean wetting myself) to buy thermal , i just cant justify spending £2,000 on what is essentially a toy for me to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Mel b3, you will not be disappointed!! A mate brought one for me to have a play with and it was amazing! Thermal spotter teamed with an Archer made it almost too easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Yes, Scott country are sending it. i asked if they had a next step up from the cheap hand held thermal , they said that it was on the way in october , i cant remember the price but £700 sticks in my head for some reason , ill be very keen to hear of your findings. Mel b3, you will not be disappointed!! A mate brought one for me to have a play with and it was amazing! Thermal spotter teamed with an Archer made it almost too easy! was it one of the cheapies from scotts country that you tried or one of the better quality thermal units ? , ive had a look through one of the better quality ones, it was like seeing ir nv for the first time again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) It was the pulsar xq50, so a touch pricey but unbelievably good. We were watching mice in rape stubble at 150yds-200yds, but foxes and deer were easy to spot way further, and didn't have a clue we were there Edited October 16, 2016 by kennett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 £700 sounds about right I hope its a useable piece of kit , ill be first in line to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 ************* it have ordered a DRONE pro waiting for for delivery. Credit card has gone into meltdown But one life no rehearsals I will let you know how it pans out. Again many thanks for all the good informative threads on here, hopefully we can all benefit from this Regards Taff Jealous........Keep us posted mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 It's here.... https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1088828087879822&id=653540964741872&substory_index=0 im eagerly awaiting test results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 They will be written up there so keep your eye on it Fantastic , will their be any video footage ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Or free samples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffthemagicdragon Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Drone delivered yesterday. Gonna zero it today on range. Let you know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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