Night vision scope, which to choose?
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I received my FD1 today (I'm in Connecticut USA). The instructions are completely inadequate and there are NO videos that show you a) what to expect and b) step by set setup and mounting and use with an optical scope as a clip-on. I will have to make a video my self on these points as I have to first figure things out on my own.
I was also disappointed at the screen resolution in daytime color mode. I was looking at a target at 50 yards and it couldn't resolve the target rings themselves nor the pellet holes.
As a clip-on, it does not have the ballistic calc and new aim point. I just threw-out my $650 for this scope. Useless to me. That is never disclosed by Pard or dealers.
I haven't shot with it yet because I still have MANY questions.
Pard make great products but HORRIBLE customer support and resources for customers.
I also have a NV008SLRF and DS35-70LRF.
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The Pard FD1 does NOT calculate ballistics when used as a clip-on. I also will add that at 50 yards in broad daylight, I could not resolve/see the rings on my paper target nor pellet holes. $650 paperweight.
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I have a friend that has a Mint, like-new Wraith 4K Max for sale for 375 bucks so let me know if you want to contact him. Otherwise my suggestion would be a Zulu ZULUS which will be about $650.
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The Sightmark Photon RT 4.5X42S is a little bit less sophisticated than the ATN, you should check it out.
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Hey brawler1588. Whats a good one for a fixed distance (bait station) under 50 yards? Dont need it to record or measure. Strictly night vision and easy to use and fairly cheap
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I had no trouble zeroing TNC225R at 30m in Thermal and Day-Night. I just ordered a thermal target just to double check.
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I would go with the dnt zulus 520 for $499, BUT for $200 extra you can get the lrf version if you wanted. If not the non lrf will do you well. As for ease of use if you get it I will talk you through the buttons and any questions you may have.
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Am using my non LRF model Zulus to wreck rats from 15 to 40 yards. For me its been a ratting game changer…
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Thanks! I like how light they are compared to other night vision scopes.I would go with the dnt zulus 520 for $499, BUT for $200 extra you can get the lrf version if you wanted. If not the non lrf will do you well. As for ease of use if you get it I will talk you through the buttons and any questions you may have.
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dNT Zulus ($499) or Wraith Hd ($375). Of these two, is the Zulus worth the extra $$I would go with the dnt zulus 520 for $499, BUT for $200 extra you can get the lrf version if you wanted. If not the non lrf will do you well. As for ease of use if you get it I will talk you through the buttons and any questions you may have.
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Put an ice cube in a baggy and tack that to your target. Cold doesn't expand like a heat source does on thermal.
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