AGM rattler
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I have one. TS25-384. I did not know there were two versions. I have no idea which is mine. What is the difference?
I got mine on amachinazone Dec 22. I am using it as a monocular, mostly looking at thick jungle like vegetation 20 yards in front of me. Without it I never hear or see a Raccoon or other animal approaching at night. Even with the IR. So I really have no complaints but I have not put it on a rifle yet.
I got mine on amachinazone Dec 22. I am using it as a monocular, mostly looking at thick jungle like vegetation 20 yards in front of me. Without it I never hear or see a Raccoon or other animal approaching at night. Even with the IR. So I really have no complaints but I have not put it on a rifle yet.
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V2 is the new version. Primary upgrade is getting rid of the CR123 batteries and going to a rechargeable. Also the magnification is higher at 2x vs. 1.5x. Outdoor Legacy has both versions in stock.
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outdoorlegacygear.com TS-25-384 V2 2x base magnification https://www.agmglobalvision.com/agm-rattlerv2-25-384
TS25-384 V1 1.5x base magnification https://www.agmglobalvision.com/agm-rattler-ts25-384
There is also a V2 version for the TS25-256 and the TS35-384 with the rechargeable battery pack.
TS25-256 V2 3.5x base magnification https://www.agmglobalvision.com/agm-rattlerv2-25-256
TS35-384 V2 3x base magnification https://www.agmglobalvision.com/agm-rattlerv2-35-384
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The V1 is likely a better close range ratting scope with a FOV at 14.9 degrees. That translates to 85' @ 100 yards.
The V2 FOV is slightly less at 10.5 degrees or about 60' @ 100 yards.
Divide those numbers by 20 and you get 4.25' vs 3' @ 5 yards. For inside a barn type ranges that FOV difference is over 40%.
The V2 FOV is slightly less at 10.5 degrees or about 60' @ 100 yards.
Divide those numbers by 20 and you get 4.25' vs 3' @ 5 yards. For inside a barn type ranges that FOV difference is over 40%.
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Thanks for clearing that up! I have the V1. I am using it close range so 1.5x is better for me than 2x. 1x would be even better. The rechargeable battery pack is nice but with the rechargeable CR123s I typically use up 2x2 batteries sitting outside for 4-6 hours. The 4k mini and its torch uses the same batteries. So I have a cheapo charger and a few batteries charged up. But really I never need to change batteries in the 4k mini or the torch because those I only use when I am ready to shoot.V2 is the new version. Primary upgrade is getting rid of the CR123 batteries and going to a rechargeable. Also the magnification is higher at 2x vs. 1.5x. Outdoor Legacy has both versions in stock.
Thermal Rifle Scopes
We take the confusion out of night vision and thermal optics. We've helped thousands of customers find the optic that is right for their specific situation. At Outdoor Legacy we pride ourselves on offering honest, unbiased pre-purchase advice and customer service after the sale. Have questions...
TS-25-384 V2 2x base magnification https://www.agmglobalvision.com/agm-rattlerv2-25-384
TS25-384 V1 1.5x base magnification https://www.agmglobalvision.com/agm-rattler-ts25-384
There is also a V2 version for the TS25-256 and the TS35-384 with the rechargeable battery pack.
TS25-256 V2 3.5x base magnification https://www.agmglobalvision.com/agm-rattlerv2-25-256
TS35-384 V2 3x base magnification https://www.agmglobalvision.com/agm-rattlerv2-35-384
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i use cheap cell phone battery packs on a picatinny mount and they will run all night! just a tip.
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What are you not suppose to charge/run them with? Are the agm battery backs packs type c? I need to check.
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This is an Anker power bank with the Tactacam picatinny mount. The whole thing is $50 on chinazone. I saw it here on AGN somewhere. I still just use the rechargeable CR123s.
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I use some similar to @Huncowboy. I have the 35-384. Buy the type-c cords off amazon. Also have the cr123 rechargeable batteries.
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My biggest issue was depth perception. I had no way of ranging quarry without a laser range finder feature. The image quality wasn’t so great on the model with a 384 sensor.
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Isn't that the image quality is related to the sensor? Meaning, all 384 models will provide the same image quality? I use mine for scanning, not for shooting. Higher resolution would be great for sure, especially for shooting. But way more $$$ for a 640 sensor. 2x more. I was hoping for a price drop with the arrival of the 1280 sensors, so I can move into a 640, but it is not happening. It seams.
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@Huncowboy All 384 sensors do not appear to be created equally. I preferred the image quality of Pulsar’s 384 sensors. Hand scanners are handy as well. Different setups for different applications. Ideally a thermal hand scanner works well coupled with a night vision scope. Thermal doesn’t pick up grass, twigs, branches, and other parts of plants well in my experience. As an airgunner I can’t afford to be shooting through brush that I didn’t realize was there at night.
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Fair enough. I do use mine with a NV scope. I don't have much experience with thermals except the pulsar that my buddy has which is also a 384. But I have never had them side by side. I definitely liked the pulsar too, but it was a good bit more and it was also longer. My NV + thermal setup is already a bit of an overkill for my backyard hunting adventures lol. So which pulsar did you get?
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