Does Anyone Have or Use the ATN Pro Day/Night 3x14 or 5x20 Scopes with Night Vision

[Kmccord]

I have not looked at any of those you mentioned, but I would also look at the weight of the scope. I have the Sightmark Photon IR 6-12, it is a beast, it is long and makes my AR very front heavy. So, just keep an eye on the weight of the scope you end up choosing.

 

[Veteran]

Yep these things weigh 2.5 to 4 lbs.....

 

[Kmccord]

Yep these things weigh 2.5 to 4 lbs.....

You will hate the weight it will put on your rifle, I get tired lugging mine and must have a steady stick or something if walk and stalk. I don't do that anymore, I just have a ground blind and Caldwell Fieldpod to rest it in, it is useless for me to try and free hand a shot with it.

 

[Orange Dust]

That is an easy fix. There is a host of LW thermals to choose from. They run $3 - 8k. like most problems this one can be solved with money. Otherwise you will have to lug it around like the rest of us

 

[Veteran]

Yep, lots of walking at night may mot be the best in Texas anyway.
Rattlers have thermal scopes too..

 

[Orange Dust]

I'll pop this out. AR15 in 6.5 or 6.8. 2lbs lighter than AR10. Add 2#night vision and you are close to Bare AR10. While not as powerful, it is enough. Really like my 6.8 arp barrel

 

[Veteran]

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Already building .308 AR 10.

It will have to be more of a stand gun

 

[Kmccord]

Yep, lots of walking at night may mot be the best in Texas anyway.
Rattlers have thermal scopes too..

If you have a bog pod that will work for standing, it will aid in being steady. If in a ground blind it will work great as well, but I carry my 6.5 Grendel with a 3 point sling and the weight of that scope wears the heck out of my neck and since I am a lefty shooting a righty AR, the forward assist is wearing a hole in me as well. I am not trying to discourage you, but be ready for some weight.

 

[Veteran]

If you have a bog pod that will work for standing, it will aid in being steady. If in a ground blind it will work great as well, but I carry my 6.5 Grendel with a 3 point sling and the weight of that scope wears the heck out of my neck and since I am a lefty shooting a righty AR, the forward assist is wearing a hole in me as well. I am not trying to discourage you, but be ready for some weight.

I have 17 lb Savage BA 110 LE in .338 Mag. w a scope, tripod, and muzzle brake probably 22 or so lbs.

I don't walk much w it either....

 

[Veteran]

After several months of research,
here's what I bought to hunt hogs and coyotes with, on an AR 10
platform


Check Link right below:

Digex C50: Uncover the Color Twilight Mode and More | Pulsar

How great would it be to view objects in the cloak of darkness? Well, now you can! The Digex C50 comes with a color twilight mode that helps you see in the dark

You may find this cheaper, but beware it may not include the illuminator.

Heres where I purchased:

These folks seem really really knowledgeable and service oriented.

Check Link Right below:
Pulsar Digex C50 3.5-14 Digital color day and night riflescope PL76635L


One proviso.....I have not tested mine yet in fact, but vs. all the rest this one seems a big bang for the buck on:

battery life
both day to night and color
image definition and quality
illuminator distances and quality
Audio and video
remote control w phone app
USB port
SD card capable
Traditional scope appearance
Pulsar reputation

Downside is weight.
34 oz.

 

[QuietTexan]

You will hate the weight it will put on your rifle, I get tired lugging mine and must have a steady stick or something if walk and stalk. I don't do that anymore, I just have a ground blind and Caldwell Fieldpod to rest it in, it is useless for me to try and free hand a shot with it.

Arca Rail and a tripod was my solution. But let me tell you the recoil on a 300 BLK that weighs 15#s is nil

 

[Kmccord]

What tripod are you using for your arca rail?

 

[bluedog69]

I have the ATN 3-14 4K pro. I also added a coyote cannon(made by sniper hog lights)
It is a pretty awesome set up for what it is.

My 10 and 13 year old used it in a bull barrel 22-250 this winter. They took 10 coyotes from 200-328 yards with zero misses.

If I had $6000 laying around I would get the Pulsar Thermion 2 XP 50. But the ATN is going to be it for a while.

 

[QuietTexan]

What tripod are you using for your arca rail?

MeFoto Road Trip. It's not some fancy hunting tri-pod, but it works for me so far. I'd like something nicer but haven't needed it.

I also added a coyote cannon(made by sniper hog lights)

I have one too and that thing is no joke, it makes a huge difference compared to a standard illuminator. The scope is almost better at night than in the daylight with it.