Own the Darkness: ATN X Sight 4K Pro (Patreon)
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After many years of requests I finally researched and purchased with donation money a night vision option that I would equip my own weapons with: the ATN X Sight 4K Pro. Like you, I have avoided traditional military style night vision scopes due to their high cost, heft, and bulk. The ATN 4k will still add weight and complexity but as you'll see it's manageable. And it's an electronic device but we were happy to find that its battery performance is outstanding in these models, even in cold weather.
Note this is not a scope even though it looks like one: it's a Digital NV device. Think of it as a TV screen strapped on top of your gun. A "TV" that can see in total darkness as it did in our testing. Although seemingly complex at first, you'll soon learn and master the 4k Pro features. It will take some practice and use.
We'll also look at the features, construction, value, IR device coupling, and most of all night vision performance on top of your AR15. We'll gloss over some capabilities like WiFi and Bluetooth app linking, ATN Radar, ballistic computations, etc because I doubt you'll use those (I didn't). Instead you'll be impressed and use its very sharp and long range capable NV imaging.
These units will be tested further but this is my current night vision device of choice and they are recommended for their relatively low price and capabilities. They will provide a significant advantage to you if WROL ensues. May they never be needed.
ATN X Sight 4K digital night vision selection: https://shrsl.com/2nccc
ATN X Sight 4K 3-14x Digital NV, the rec'd version: https://shrsl.com/2ncc3 https://amzn.to/36fxhjY
ATN X Sight 4K 5-20x Digital NV: https://shrsl.com/2ncc5 https://amzn.to/33neS2Q
Portable battery you'll always carry as a backup: https://amzn.to/3lhF8BO
Top Rec'd TNP Laser Rangefinder, Leica CRF 2400 new model: https://shrsl.com/2nbic
Sig Sauer "Opmod" Kilo rangefinder, good, less expensive: https://shrsl.com/2nbifATN 1,000 yard
Auxiliary Ballistic Laser Rangefinder (shown): https://shrsl.com/2nbhy
Other non tested night vision options, as of yet: https://shrsl.com/2nbir
SightMark Photon RT 4.5-9x42S: https://shrsl.com/2nbgw
SightMark Photon RT 6-12x50: https://shrsl.com/2nbiv
ATN info page, shown: https://www.atncorp.com/x-sight4k-pro-day-night-rifle-scope-3-14x
ATN Tutuorial videos: https://manual.atncorp.com/x-sight-4k/#idpreparing-the-device