So far, so good. - ATN ThOR LT 4-8x50mm 30mm Tube Thermal Rifle Scope

Just got the Thor LT 4-8x 160 and so far, I’m impressed. I am sure it is an upper end of an entry level thermal, but for the price it’s just right. I don’t need all the streaming and WiFi enabled etc. I just need to see a target in the dark. I plan to use it for predator removal on my property and I think it will work well. I unpacked everything and immediately hooked up the charger. You just need a 2A cube plug like you use for charging your phone. I have a bunch of them rolling around in a drawer. Says 6 hours to fully charge and after 6 hours it was showing fully charged. I read the manual while I waited and familiarized myself with the features and how to access them. I haven’t mounted it to my rifle because, according to my wife, it’s a Christmas present! and I have to wait! So I just held it and played around with the features and got it adjusted to my liking. I used the cats and dogs as my targets and could clearly tell what I was looking at. Granted, I was looking at them from just over 20 feet, but once I take it outside and scan my fields, I imagine I will be able to adjust it to my environment. If I have problems, I will update the review. I went for this model because I wanted something better than the base model and I couldn’t afford nor do I need, (at least for the moment!), the top of the line model. We don’t have a hog problem up in the PNW, just a seasonal ‘yote problem so I couldn’t convince myself to go bigger when it will be sitting unused more often than not. That could change depending on how good this one preforms. Maybe it will be my new thing and I will “have to” upgrade! I received the AT. QD mount and an ATN X SOUND hearing pro free from Optics Planet when I ordered and the mount looks good. We will see how it works after Christmas. The hearing pro is actually pretty nice. I have a couple pairs of Howard Leight’s that I like but these seem nice. They have Bluetooth so you could connect your phone if you are so inclined. Anyway, if you’re on the fence about a thermal, go for it. It’s kinda cool!