Why spend more to kill a hog? - ATN Aries MK 350 Guardian Night Vision Rifle Scope

Yes, GEN 2 and 3 are better. They are lighter, last longer and may even have a better picture. But are they worth it a 5x ,10x or 15x the cost? Not to kill a hog.

The scope is large but not enormous, just invest in a rest, bi-pod or shooting sticks(still much cheaper than Gen 2). The included IR is good and because of the picatinny mount a high power IR is even better.

My ATN has a crystal clear view with good moon light or the IR well out 100 yards. You can even add a cree red light for coyote hunting and see far beyond that. I mounted mine on a 1/2 inch riser to clear the BUS sights on my AR.

Its a solid scope that uses a common battery (good life too).

I think the expected life-span is 1000 hours which is fine for the money. If I got to do anything I liked for a 1000 hours it would be a miracle.
Pros: Price, clarity, setup.
Cons: Weight, expected lifespan.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.