Great thermal at a great price! - Burris BTS 35 2.3 - 9.2x35mm Thermal Rifle Scope

You'll be hard-pressed to find a thermal cheaper than this. It is also very versatile. I zeroed using hot water bottles and a spotter on a dirt driveway. This scope alerts you of "hot spots" and it's good at bringing your attention to something. I thought I would like the picture-in-picture, but not so much (personal preference). It will pick up a critter way out past 200 yards easily. You might not get great detail of exactly what it is until it comes in closer. I used zoom to ID it before it came in closer. I zoomed in a little for the shot, because it was small. Dead-on. The battery can go in either direction, which is great in the dark-just take your time to thread it in correctly. It's spring-loaded, don't rush it, DON'T force it! You can adjust the color pallet to whatever fits your desire, along with the reticle pattern and color. It has an output for audio/video if you want to add it. I scan the pastures behind me and can see the cows off in the distance. I can see the rabbits hopping through the fields. I can see the coyotes crossing my driveway 300 yards away. I've followed coyotes through the woods, and even a ticked-off squirrel through the treetops at dusk. The battery lasts a couple of hours and is rechargeable. I got a couple of spares and keep them charged, so it's not an issue. I got a great deal and picked this up on a Black-Friday and am super happy with it! I'm using it on a Tavor and it's balanced nicely. I don't have a tripod, I walk and stalk or sit on the front porch and call. The scope doesn't flinch or flare/flash when the shot goes off. I will be switching it around to see how other systems work. I've used many different night vision systems, and was going to get a different (cheaper) system, and am glad I didn't. Overall it has surpassed my expectations. Spend the extra money and get a REAL thermal scope. NO ILLUMINATOR NEEDED!!!