First Look At The DNT ThermNight TNC335R & TNC635R

My 225R has become my absolute favorite digi-optic. Here are a couple of videos I did on it:


Coyote Kill with it:



I should soon have a 335R and intend to do another full length video on it as part 6 of my "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" series, showcasing all the features, giving my thoughts on it, and hopefully getting some kills on it while it is still winter! If not for that 225R, I would not have gotten all the coyotes I've shot this year as well as a ton of rabbits. Sold my ATN Thor 4 (even though it has higher resolution than the 225R and was twice the price) due to the DNT just beating it hands down in every way.

Here is a random thought ---> DNT SideQuest: Shoot an NRL22 match with a DNT digital optic, no dope cards, only using the scope's ranging & ballistics capabilities. Achievement unlocked if you come in 5th place or better.
(If I win my first match of the month in any given month I promise to do this as my second match and film it for the channel)
 
I have the 635r on a modified tier one qd mount, I can float it between rifles. It’s currently on a brand new K1. Awesome optic and rifle, still figuring both out!! Would love a remote ranging button like I have on the Atn though.
A remote is something I have made the team aware that it is a requested item. Why does the tier one need to be modified? Would like to see a picture of your setup if you need any help just ask.
 
The interface on the bottom of the optic has been changed. There is some kind of extended lug that is completely different now, and it required some hamfisting (unfortunately) to fit. I notified Tier One, sent photos, and they’re working on it.

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A remote is something I have made the team aware that it is a requested item. Why does the tier one need to be modified? Would like to see a picture of your setup if you need any help just ask.
The interface on the bottom of the optic has been changed. There is some kind of extended lug that is completely different now, and it required some hamfisting (unfortunately) to fit. I notified Tier One, sent photos, and they’re working on it.
 
I just received the 335 and so far so good. One thing I’m not really sure about is when switching from one rifle to the next. There are 5 ballistics settings , that include your zero , fps , and all typical ballistics info for one particular ammo then you have up to ten zero points. The zero points let you switch X and Y for a different gun but it’s not linked to the ballistics . I think they have it backwards or better yet , the zero should be linked to the ballistics chart. Have the 10 zero settings that link the ballistics info with that zero. Hopefully DNT have spotted this and they will come up with something a little more user friendly.
 
Well the time has come for the next version of the ThermNight line. Introduce the ThermNight 335R and 635R the next iteration of the multispectral lineup which can be used Day Time Night Time Any Time. These have some great improvements from the previous model the TNC225R. I have been testing digital scopes for a long time. The zulus was the winner after years of testing for its clarity, compact size and features. The zulus is a great bang for the buck and was my go to optic for day/night pesting with LRF, IR, and ballistics.View attachment 520981
ThermNight Line

Next came the ThermNight TNC225R it has all the same great features the zulus has with the addition of a thermal built into the same unit. This has taken the spot for my most used optic for pesting and for good reason. I use the thermal side to scan in the main window and once I see the opportunity I swap the image so the main image is now digital. While in digital you get that clear image and identification of the pests your after. The main benefits of a multispectral scope is being able to spot the targets with the thermal side fast and have the option to switch to the digital side to identify said animal. Thermal will help spot animals behind brush leaves and branches and it does an amazing job at it but what it cant do is see the branches that might deflect a shot and that's where the digital will shine.
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What will you see on the 335R and 635R thats different from the 225R? The easiest to spot will be the step up from a 256 Thermal to a 384 and 640 for enhanced clarity. What you gain from the higher resolution thermal senors is the ability to see animals cleary and have a higher chance of being able to take a shot on the thermal channel now. Enhanced digital day and night clarity as well as a round screen on the digital side. Built in 64GB storage, and 10 Zeroing Profiles
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Upgraded to a 21700 flat top battery to extend run time in the field.
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Next you will see a larger IR emitter since the battery tube is larger, LRF and Image swap works just as well as the 225R but in a different layout.
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You will also see an upgraded LRF in sleek compact package with user selectable settings.
The Selectable options are Continuous Ranging, Single Pulse Ranging, Timed Ranging 3s, Timed Ranging 5s, Timed Ranging 10s.

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You will also see an upgrade to the zoom wheel. This new design is a throw lever style which allows the use of gloves in colder weather and just an overall better grip to magnify.
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Auto wake up is a great new feature for those that don't like to put their unit in standby mode manually.
All you need to do is activate it in the menu, once on while you are looking through the scope it will function as normal. You move away and the sensor sees nothing and will automatically go into standby, move back into the sensor's view and the scope wakes up automatically without having to press a button.
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The eye relief has been extended from 45mm to 65mm allowing the user to be farther away from the unit while still having a clear view of the screen.

The distance from the LRF is now displayed on the right of the screen as well as the option to see the ballistic correction. You have a choice of MIL, MOA, or INCHES or CM.
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Improved gyroscope readout in the bottom of the screen. User friendly and easier to read allowing you to check to see if you are level before a shot. New menu options which allow you to change the reticle without the having to go into the zeroing menu.
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Next is one of my favorites, a feature called Thermal Zoom Lock. This allows the user to lock the thermal image when in PIP it can be locked at its base magnification of 2.5X or 1X allowing the user to magnify the digital image and keeping the full FOV of the Thermal. By enabling this feature even if your main image is on the Thermal it will not magnify the image allowing the user to zoom the digital image in the PIP to take the shot if needed.
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Another great added feature is now while in dial in mode you have the option to turn on the correction units to show your reticle has moved.
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Both the 335R and the 635R will come in a nice hard carry case which will hold everything which will include 2 flat top 21700 batteries, a charger, 0moa mount and a 20moa long mount.
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With these added benefits it has added a little weight to the overall package but still very reasonable for everything that is included.
The 225R comes in at 28.64OZ with battery and rail, the 335R/635R comes in at 32.98OZ
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These have been doing really great and really enjoy using them. I will be sharing vidoes when I get more but if anyone has any questions feel free to reach out and I will be happy to help. Also feel free to use my code brawler10 or take advantage of and codes available on the website.


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335R 1X Thermal Lock

335R 2.5X Thermal Lock
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635R But take note the magnification will show 1.5X on production

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I have the Zulus HD 520R -LRF and love it.

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