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Armasight Contractor 320 3-12x25mm Thermal Rifle Scope
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Expert Review
Solid unit for pigs and short to medium range, great performance
My first experience with the Armasight Contractor was when it was “issued to me” in the swamps of Louisiana on a pig hunt. It was on a borrowed AR in .5.56 with an effective suppressor the guides kept handy as part of a ready arsenal for paying customers. There were a variety of calibers and guns represented, but all were ARs, and all were easy to shoot for hunters of all skill and experience levels.
When a group of swampy pig guides keep a Contractor around is pretty good cred in my book.
Late afternoon we went out and I got volunteered into sighting in this rig, since it was just mounted on this new gun with the suppressor.
It was over 90F and sunny and my pores were leaking. It was just under 200% humidity. We drove out to a field where our road split the acreage until it met the sky. A framed target fixture about 4 foot square stood about 25 yards away and held thick cardboard backing and remnants of weathered and bullet-riddled targets. Many of these targets were reflective, such as Armasight sight in Targets, or strips of metal cans, but there were also strips of metal HVAC tape stuck anywhere and everywhere. Rolls of this tape are affordable targets and they’re darn convenient. Tarnished and bullet-punctured ribbons of the tape, separated from its once sticky backing moved slightly in the light breeze but not enough to cool my soppy wet head under my cap.
So they sat me down on a rickety metal bench with an even ricketier metal chair that barely held my weight. L...
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When a group of swampy pig guides keep a Contractor around is pretty good cred in my book.
Late afternoon we went out and I got volunteered into sighting in this rig, since it was just mounted on this new gun with the suppressor.
It was over 90F and sunny and my pores were leaking. It was just under 200% humidity. We drove out to a field where our road split the acreage until it met the sky. A framed target fixture about 4 foot square stood about 25 yards away and held thick cardboard backing and remnants of weathered and bullet-riddled targets. Many of these targets were reflective, such as Armasight sight in Targets, or strips of metal cans, but there were also strips of metal HVAC tape stuck anywhere and everywhere. Rolls of this tape are affordable targets and they’re darn convenient. Tarnished and bullet-punctured ribbons of the tape, separated from its once sticky backing moved slightly in the light breeze but not enough to cool my soppy wet head under my cap.
So they sat me down on a rickety metal bench with an even ricketier metal chair that barely held my weight. L...
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Most Helpful Positive Review
ARMASIGHT Got it RIGHT
I was working on setting up myself and the other guides with night vision & thermal optics for our Florida night time hunts.
Having a little experience with just about all the other popular Thermal brands , I had some ideas of specific features and standard functions that I know from the experience...
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Most Helpful Negative Review
What does a man have to do to get thermals that work out of the box?
First off, Optics Planet is great. They've always been my go to for anything optics! It's the manufacturers of these thermal optics that seem to have a real issue with quality control. I started with Burris BT-50s, and after 3 or 4 thermals later I just threw in the towel. I'd had enough. Convinced ...
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Armasight Contractor 320
This is my only thermal optic, so I don’t have anything to compare it to, but I am pleased with it so far. The 320 resolution seems to work well for my use (under 200 yards.) The controls are easy to use and make zeroing simple. Overall it works well and seems like a durable scope. Looking forward to taking it coyote hunting.
Would recommend: Yes
Great Decision!
I’ve spent years learning about night time optics and deciding what to buy - night vision vs thermal, so many brands, so many price ranges, so many variations… it’s a maze - and an expensive decision that I didn’t want to get wrong….. I received my Armasight 320 Contractor, spent time getting familiar with it, adjusted the settings to my liking - and am really pleased. I’ve viewed deer and hogs (and lots of small game) out to 200 yards with plenty of clarify and definition to make distinctions between these animals and make accurate shot placement. It turns on quickly and, as others have mentioned, is very intuitive / easy to operate with the turrets - and there are some very cool features built into this product (like Mil type internal compass / inclinometer / level… displayed on the screen). I’ve had the chance to compare a few other manufacturer’s thermal devices of similar cost and am convinced this one is much better….. My only dislikes are that the Operator’s Manual is pretty vague (example - it points out the diopter adjustment, but provides no description of what this feature is used for - and I can’t find any more comprehensive details online or on Armasight’s website)…… and unrelated to the product itself, I had a couple of weeks order delay with Optics Planet processing my ITAR Certification (I assume because this is a true Mil-Spec type optic there are more stringent requirements?) - which took multiple emails and follow up phone call - that was pain…. All in a...
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Pros:
- value
- Clarity
- feature rich
- nice carry case
- Quick start up
- Internal compass in display
- Integral pic mount
- Intuitive - easy to program
Cons:
- Manual is vague
- ITAR Certification delays
Best Used for:
- hunting
- security
- Wild hog control
Would recommend: Yes
1 of 1 found the following review helpful.
Armasight Contractor 320 3-12x25mm Thermal
Good scope for the price! Clear thermal image at 100+yds
Would recommend: Yes
Not all 320 Resolution Units are the same
We purchased Thermals a few years back to help protect our livestock from predators during calving. One of my neighbors picked up the Contractor 320 resolution and I was blown away by how much better it was than the 320 resolution units we had. So we traded up and really fell in love with this unit not only because the resolution is better but also because the turrets and menu features are so much easier to use than any thermal we've ever tried (especially with gloves on)
I wish it had an internal range finder. But I hear one is in the works.
I wish it had an internal range finder. But I hear one is in the works.
Pros:
- Easy to use & operate
- incredible battery life
- incredible resolution
Cons:
- no rangefinder
Best Used for:
- hunting
Would recommend: Yes
9 of 9 found the following review helpful.
HOLY WHACKAPIG
I thought Armasight had passed, I have been looking to replace an old unit I bought back about 6-7 years ago. Once I saw this I had to give it a shot purely on reputation. LIKE A PHOENIX THEY AROSE FROM THE ASHES! This thing is awesome! All sorts of features, simple 2 turret interface and an amazing image. Took it out the last three nights and man am I happy. The only downside is the recordings don’t seem to match the quality of what I see through the scope, I don’t post online so it doesn’t bother me.
Best Used for:
- Pig Overpopulation
Would recommend: Yes
5 of 5 found the following review helpful.
Expert Review
Simple Operation, Superb Performance
My first exposure to the Armasight Contractor was while sitting in a pitch black blind in Texas hill country at 11:30pm. My hunting guide handed me a rifle with the Contractor mounted and gave me a 2 minute rundown of the controls and that's all it took for me to get locked in. Within 10 minutes I had smoked two hogs at 100yrd. If you had told me I could figure out how to operate a thermal I'd never used before on the spot, in the dark, I'd think you were crazy. The Armasight Contractor literally is that easy to use. Everything on the scope is operated from 3 knobs that have clearly defined clicks and simple 1-button record feature makes it by far the easiest to operate thermal scope on the market. I was excited to see Armasight back in business and even more excited now after using one of the fantastic new products they've launched this year. Looking forward to more new gear from Armasight!
Pros:
- solid & nearly indestructible
- Control and feel
- easy to use
Cons:
- None
Best Used for:
- Predator and hog hunting
Would recommend: Yes
7 of 7 found the following review helpful.
Love the Features!! Super Intuitive
I was skeptical about the new Armasight Contractor line up. Trying to compare it to the old Armasight Scopes that were built like tanks. The Apollo and Zeus were heavy, but they stood up to a lot of hard use and are still working!
I have been pleasantly surprised by the new Contractor 320 3-12x. The external knobs are very intuitive and make changing color palettes, reticles and reticle color extremely easy by just selecting the menu and rotating knobs. It also has a cool feature where you can lock out the turrets by clicking the left turret 3x times so you do not accidentally bump it and change a pallet or pull up a menu. The thing that really impressed me most was how easy it was to zero this scope on my rifle. I was on target and dead center in 2 shots! No menus to go through and buttons to hold and 3 different menus to memorize like some of the others I've tried. Its so intuitive that I did not even read the manual, which I probably should. I should mention that this scope is American made, that's a big deal to me.
Honestly, for a 320 resolution unit it is clearer than some of the 384 units I own that are way lacking on features comparatively.
So far, my Contractor 320 is durable and has withstood south Texas heat and dust plus bouncing around in the front seat of a side by side or a truck all summer when checking fields for hogs. I really like this unit and excited to see what else is coming around the corner from Armasight.
I have been pleasantly surprised by the new Contractor 320 3-12x. The external knobs are very intuitive and make changing color palettes, reticles and reticle color extremely easy by just selecting the menu and rotating knobs. It also has a cool feature where you can lock out the turrets by clicking the left turret 3x times so you do not accidentally bump it and change a pallet or pull up a menu. The thing that really impressed me most was how easy it was to zero this scope on my rifle. I was on target and dead center in 2 shots! No menus to go through and buttons to hold and 3 different menus to memorize like some of the others I've tried. Its so intuitive that I did not even read the manual, which I probably should. I should mention that this scope is American made, that's a big deal to me.
Honestly, for a 320 resolution unit it is clearer than some of the 384 units I own that are way lacking on features comparatively.
So far, my Contractor 320 is durable and has withstood south Texas heat and dust plus bouncing around in the front seat of a side by side or a truck all summer when checking fields for hogs. I really like this unit and excited to see what else is coming around the corner from Armasight.
Pros:
- Ease of use
- durable
- Intuitive
- feature rich
- clean image
- 4 hours or more on battery
Cons:
- front cap dangles and has to be tucked in somewhere
- cant download video to phone only to computer. not a deal breaker just a nice to have.
Best Used for:
- night hunting
- Hog Hunting
- Target identification
- Predator and hog hunting
- Blood tracking
Would recommend: Yes
15 of 16 found the following review helpful.
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