After using the DNT Thermnight a couple times in the field (on a PB for coyote hunting)… I’m out on its overall usefulness for a hunting optic. The FOV in IR and the resolution in Thermal are just in no man’s land. Spotting/identifying and maintaining moving critters in the frame is just too difficult with the current configuration.
If they get the IR/Daytime down to base 2x and the thermal to 352…. then I’ll give it another try.
For now, I’ve gone back to the Wraith 4k mini on one rig, and the Iray Rico on the other. I also carry a Flir 640 thermal monocular for scanning.
I could see the DNT with all functions being a good thermal scanner and using the IR + rangefinder to establish range prior to starting my calling stands. I just don’t want it as my primary weapon sight for things that may happen fast from a non static position.
If they get the IR/Daytime down to base 2x and the thermal to 352…. then I’ll give it another try.
For now, I’ve gone back to the Wraith 4k mini on one rig, and the Iray Rico on the other. I also carry a Flir 640 thermal monocular for scanning.
I could see the DNT with all functions being a good thermal scanner and using the IR + rangefinder to establish range prior to starting my calling stands. I just don’t want it as my primary weapon sight for things that may happen fast from a non static position.
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