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Compsci's Review of ATN X-Sight LTV 3-9x30mm Day/Night Hunting Rifle Scope
Got the combo package with add on external ir 850nm light. Light burned out. Sent email to ATN and replacement light was sent and received within the week. No questions asked.
As for the scope, it performs fine so far. I’ve mostly had it out in daylight to see if I can get used to it in such an environment. One shot zero is easy and the video recording is a fun feature. My biggest problem to date is a minor one, I often don’t turn the scope off properly and discover a discharged scope next use. My fault. Fortunately, I have the external ATN battery which is a beast. You can take a dead scope and plug it in and in a few seconds have a functioning scope which is recharging at the same time.
Near as I can tell, recharge from USB power supply is a pretty short process—a few hours, but I leave it recharge over night usually. I am now in the process of seeing if the scope discharges rapidly between uses—I turn it on every couple of days and read the battery life indicator. So far, so good. Charge is holding.
The scope is heavy as compared to typical optics, but quite light when you compare to other thermals and night vision. Reason I mention this is to remember to get your mounting rings properly tightened or the scope can shift. You might be used to getting away sloppy ring tightening on optical scopes.
The controls on this scope are pared down and once set up, are pretty intuitive to use in the field. No drilling down through menu’s usually needed. But remember, this scope is designed for night use. You will need to practice using the controls through touch. You’re not gonna be able to see the controls in the dark, although they are adequately tactile to the hand and located intuitively apart. Even with a gloved hand, the locations of buttons should not be a problem. YMMV. Scope control must be instinctual. Fortunately, you can practice in the day light with the day/night setting.
My thought currently is to use a mini-red dot offset sight on the rifle for backup purposes and close quarters. ATN’s supplied scope mount should easily handle that towards to front of the scope where the rail has room.
As for the scope, it performs fine so far. I’ve mostly had it out in daylight to see if I can get used to it in such an environment. One shot zero is easy and the video recording is a fun feature. My biggest problem to date is a minor one, I often don’t turn the scope off properly and discover a discharged scope next use. My fault. Fortunately, I have the external ATN battery which is a beast. You can take a dead scope and plug it in and in a few seconds have a functioning scope which is recharging at the same time.
Near as I can tell, recharge from USB power supply is a pretty short process—a few hours, but I leave it recharge over night usually. I am now in the process of seeing if the scope discharges rapidly between uses—I turn it on every couple of days and read the battery life indicator. So far, so good. Charge is holding.
The scope is heavy as compared to typical optics, but quite light when you compare to other thermals and night vision. Reason I mention this is to remember to get your mounting rings properly tightened or the scope can shift. You might be used to getting away sloppy ring tightening on optical scopes.
The controls on this scope are pared down and once set up, are pretty intuitive to use in the field. No drilling down through menu’s usually needed. But remember, this scope is designed for night use. You will need to practice using the controls through touch. You’re not gonna be able to see the controls in the dark, although they are adequately tactile to the hand and located intuitively apart. Even with a gloved hand, the locations of buttons should not be a problem. YMMV. Scope control must be instinctual. Fortunately, you can practice in the day light with the day/night setting.
My thought currently is to use a mini-red dot offset sight on the rifle for backup purposes and close quarters. ATN’s supplied scope mount should easily handle that towards to front of the scope where the rail has room.
Pros:
- Light weight
Cons:
- None
Best Used for:
- Night acquisition
Would Recommend:
Yes
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