I bought an AK47 strictly for protection. I estimate the target to be very short range: around 20 – 40 yards. If I were forced to protect my family, night time conditions will come into play, so I want a scope that will handle this. I’m seriously leaning toward a thermal imaging scope vs. a NV. Here’s the issue: Other than what I researched on the Internet I know nothing about thermal scopes and they’re too darn expensive to buy one I won’t be pleased with.
I do not want to pay additional money for one offering video recording if there is such a thing. I do want one that can be used in both daytime and nighttime conditions and because the target range will be so close I think anything over 1x – 1.5x magnification would be too strong.
If possible I would like to pay in the $4,000 range, but am open to $6,000 - $7,000 if necessary to get what I want with high quality. I’m not concerned about low battery life because I would keep a bunch of them on hand. Here are some questions:
Is there a difference between a sight and a scope?
What do I look for in a good thermal imaging scope?
Are there thermal imaging scopes that work well in sunlight and dark (night) conditions?
Would I be better off buying a red dot scope for daylight conditions and a thermal scope for nighttime? Quick release scopes, of course.
Are they durable or will I need to replace a part or parts over time? Keep in mind that the ONLY time I would use it would be IF the need would arise to protect my family at night. I do not hunt and have no hog problems.
And please offer suggestions as to what scope you would recommend.[/
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Thanks.
I do not want to pay additional money for one offering video recording if there is such a thing. I do want one that can be used in both daytime and nighttime conditions and because the target range will be so close I think anything over 1x – 1.5x magnification would be too strong.
If possible I would like to pay in the $4,000 range, but am open to $6,000 - $7,000 if necessary to get what I want with high quality. I’m not concerned about low battery life because I would keep a bunch of them on hand. Here are some questions:
Is there a difference between a sight and a scope?
What do I look for in a good thermal imaging scope?
Are there thermal imaging scopes that work well in sunlight and dark (night) conditions?
Would I be better off buying a red dot scope for daylight conditions and a thermal scope for nighttime? Quick release scopes, of course.
Are they durable or will I need to replace a part or parts over time? Keep in mind that the ONLY time I would use it would be IF the need would arise to protect my family at night. I do not hunt and have no hog problems.
And please offer suggestions as to what scope you would recommend.[/
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Thanks.
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