Need Help With Thermal

**V-MAN** · September 8th, 2020, 02:17 PM

I have been looking and researching various thermal scopes. Seems the more I look/read the less sure I am on my decision. If you guys have personal experience with thermal scopes and wouldn't mind giving me some advice I would appreciate it greatly. I can spend 2-3K, I know that leaves a lot of choices out! Thanks

**forceinPA** · September 8th, 2020, 10:59 PM

you first need to decide if you want a dedicated scope, or a viewer/monocular (pvs14 type). 2-3 k is on the lower end, but you have a few choices in that range.

**netw0rkpenguin** · September 8th, 2020, 11:59 PM

If you come out to montgco, I can let you look through $8k worth of thermal scope.

**aubie515** · September 9th, 2020, 09:36 AM

Take a look at Bering Optics Hogster 35R...the cost is around $2,500.

**V-MAN** · September 9th, 2020, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by aubie515

Take a look at Bering Optics Hogster 35R...the cost is around $2,500.

Thank you, I met these guys at an NRA even in Dallas a few years back. I had forgotten about them, their products seemed like they offered a great value. I will take a look!!

**aubie515** · September 9th, 2020, 02:43 PM

The Hogster is the best bang for the buck. Pulsar is also offering some good thermal options at a higher price point.

**V-MAN** · September 9th, 2020, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by netw0rkpenguin

If you come out to montgco, I can let you look through $8k worth of thermal scope.

Thanks for the offer. That would just confirm where I'm leaning. There are a couple in the 7-8K range that I like a lot but just not in my budget at least for now!

**V-MAN** · September 9th, 2020, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by forceinPA

you first need to decide if you want a dedicated scope, or a viewer/monocular (pvs14 type). 2-3 k is on the lower end, but you have a few choices in that range.

Thanks for your reply, I for sure want a dedicated scope. Probably quick connect and zeroed for two rifles so it could be moved between the two.