Thermal binoculars

[tntrex]

do any of you have or ever used thermal binoculars for scouting hunt ? If so what are your thoughts ? Is there any dealers in Oklahoma I could go see some ?

 

[doctorjj]

None of the good ones are binoculars (that I know of). I do have a Trijicon IR-Hunter monocular/scope. It’s the MK3 2.5-20 35mm version. It’s an amazing device.

 

[tntrex]

How far out can you tell a heat source is what it is?

 

[doctorjj]

How far out can you tell a heat source is what it is?

Depends on the size of the target. Tell the difference between an armadillo and a skunk? 100 yards at least. To tell the difference between an armadillo and a hog? At least 300 yards, I would suspect.

 

[tntrex]

That’s pretty good I think. Where did you buy them from if you remember? Thanks

 

[KurtM]

I'm jelous!! Trijicon is the apex of the vortex of the trifecta when it comes to thermal scopes. Lots of places to get them. Hey Doc!! I still got a rifle for you!

 

[doctorjj]

I bought them from Lipsey’s. They are one of our wholesalers.

Kurt, I know. I haven’t been getting out much due to the coronavirus.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

The ones I know of are monoculars. Pulsar makes a good product that isn't too high on pricing. A lot of hobbyists get a thermal scope and use a proven quick detach mount.
Several dealers around for Pulsar, N Vision and Trijicon.

 

[tntrex]

None of the good ones are binoculars (that I know of). I do have a Trijicon IR-Hunter monocular/scope. It’s the MK3 2.5-20 35mm version. It’s an amazing device.

Damn I found one and that thing costs a bunch. I guess I’m looking for a price range 1-3k