Reviews - ATN Aries 410 Night Vision 5x Riflescope, Black w/ Red on Green Reticle NVWSM41010 Reviews - AT-NR-NVWSM41010

Author: Matt Ranchman (verified customer) from Jefferson, Tx on Mar 26, 2013
Pros:  none.
Cons:  2.9x mag, very heavy, fuzzy in spots.
Would recommend:  no

Matt Ranchman wrote:

I received my first ATN 410 scope and was disappointed to observe much less than 5x magnification. I called the company and was told that I could return it. Upon second scope arrival...same thing. I set up a camera and took a picture through the scope, then removed and took picture without...never moved camera or object. I then measured results with calipers. Magnification is only 2.9x. Also, the night vision is extremely lacking (I suppose that Gen1 is just very poor quality). Only good to about 50 yards with infrared light and moonlight. Additionally, one of the scopes had a large fuzzy green spot near the center--right were you try to focus on target--very distracting. Not worth $500 in my mind. Opticsplanet was very good about issuing RMAs and paying return freight.

Author: Dxp from El Paso tx on Feb 20, 2013
Would recommend:  no

Dxp wrote:

Scope was no good for night hog hunt

Author: MrBooga11 (verified customer) , Advid hunter and fisherman, and I love my God and this country! , from Leesville La on Feb 4, 2013
Pros:  Everything
Cons:  I weights 3lbs
Would recommend:  yes

MrBooga11 wrote:

This thing is wonderful! I usually don't give review, but I am hoping to save you some research time! If you are looking for a great hunting scope for mid to far off game this is the bet buy around, and for the price I say go for it. It works well and comes with batteries and a carrying case. Over all in an unbiased opinion two thumbs way up!!

Author: Green Eagle , Build light aircraft called the Green Eagle love to target and hunt, from San Angelo TX on Oct 13, 2012
Pros:  Works well better than expected works great with Lazer Designators such as the ND3 also auto shut off in white wash protects unit.
Cons:  heavy need a tripod for long range
Would recommend:  yes

Green Eagle wrote:

This thing is the best I have used in this price range. I have had zero problems with the scope. The IR albeit small will surprise you. If you use a laser designator and or a powerful IR spotlight you are deadly.

Author: Scope87 (verified customer) from Commerce ga on Aug 31, 2012
Would recommend:  yes

Scope87 wrote:

Great scope, clear at night, perfect in total darkness,

Author: STEEPLEJACK (verified customer) , ENGINEER, from PLAISTOW, NH on May 31, 2012
Pros:  SPOT ON
Cons:  NONE
Would recommend:  yes

STEEPLEJACK wrote:

Get over the size of this thing cuz that's how big the were in the Army[I am ex National Guard]--The unit is Very well made and easy to set up--sighted in in broad daylight--don't forget the lens cover!! Using a Savage 22 mag with laser--brought the crosshairs to the laser at 40 yards--Bullseye---now for the big test--pitch dark,rainy and no moon--same target--now remember this is a GEN 1 unit so all of the time you need the IR illuminator--it really doesn't spook the game they actually stare at it if they notice it--BANG!-- Bullseye again!Some cheaper units get zero drift from low light to no light conditions--not this one!!! The focus is nice on this one--spend the extra few bucks on the ATN--Hope this was helpful and good hunting!

Author: Carl (verified customer) , I have a 500 acre ranch with about 50 wild hogs destroying my fields, from Gladewater on Jan 3, 2012
Pros:  What the scope will do for the price.
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

Carl wrote:

The scope is easy to hook up and well made. When I mounted a Laser genetics ND3X50 laser designator on top of it I could clearly see and identify wild hogs up to 400 yards of in total darkness.

Author: msgrl (verified customer) from carriere, ms on Nov 12, 2011
Pros:  Cost & Night visions is awesome
Cons:  It IS pretty large
Would recommend:  yes

msgrl wrote:

This is our 1st night vision scope and it is great!! Husband didnt look in the bag and thought there were no instructions. But there were, even comes with the batteries. Set it up on our own an d sighted it in with no problems. Its awesome to look through at night!!! Definately worth the buy!!!

Author: clanders1 (verified customer) from Monroe, GA on Jun 9, 2011
Pros:  Good price for night optics
Cons:  Not quite what Iexpected but again, a good starting unit
Would recommend:  yes

clanders1 wrote:

This scope has good reviews on the internet but poor reviews from actual users of other devices. Not sure whether it's because they have high $$ units or a prejudice against the Russian made tubes. I plan to use it for a very basic starting Night vision scope. Tried it at night and good results out to about 100 yds.

Author: Texas Kenbo (verified customer) , avid hunter, gun nut, from Shepherd, Texas on Jan 11, 2011
Pros:  Night vision works pretty well
Cons:  Could not sight in
Would recommend:  no

Texas Kenbo wrote:

I've been hunting for many years, own more than a few rifles, have sighted in a lot of rifles and this was by far the most aggravating scope I've ever seen. I know what I'm doing. It was mounted on a DPMS .223 AR type rifle. First shot on paper at 25 yards was high to the right. I got it centered, moved the target out to 50 yards and the shot hit the dirt in front of the target. Without changing anything I moved the target back to 25 yards and it wasn't even on the paper. Forty shots later came to the conclusion the reticle was moving. I knew it a lot sooner than that but I was trying different things. With iron sights the rifle is a tack-driver. All the drilled and tapped holes are out of line on the scope, base and the illuminator. I've been a machinist for years and all I see is poor workmanship. Don't waste your time.