Citywaterman from United States, FL Public Profile

After researching the ATN X-SIght II scope, I realized that it would be a good investment to purchase the ATN extended power battery, to avoid the expense of purchasing lithium AA batteries to keep the unit powered up. I read that the X-Sight scope is power hungry and that the extended power battery would last up to 22 hours with full charge. After receiving my complete order from Optic Planet (2 weeks using the free shipping option), I charged the battery. It was recommended to initial charge for a minimum of 10 hours. It took about 20 hours to get a full charge. The unit has two USB connections, so you can power up your X-Sight and another USB charged device, such as your cell phone at the same time. I found similar power units on the internet for less, but I felt more comfortable buying the ATN product to use with their products. The battery pack works as advertised. The battery come with a rubber cover to protect the SD card slot and keeps moisture out at the power location. It also come with a pouch that attaches to the butt stock of your rifle. Seems a little bulky, but a must have to secure the battery to the rifle. The pouch is secured to the butt stock with 3 Velcro straps. The ammo holder slots on the pouch is nice, but my 30-30 rounds were a loose fit. Side note: after adding the scope, the side mounted IR light and the external battery pack, your rifle has some extra weight added. I could easily carry it, but you'll have to get used to the added weight. I'm satisf

I've been doing my homework and research for quite some time prior to my purchase of the ATN X-Sight II, 3x14x, Night & Day scope. Watched all the videos on the manufactures website, You-tube, ATN Owners blog, and several of the Facebook pages dedicated to the X-Sight scope. I found the reviews were somewhat mixed, but mostly edging toward more favorable reviews. I believe the more negative reviews are from users who may have gotten frustrated with the technical entries on the scope, ballistics, weather, etc. I found this scope relatively easy to understand. Firmware was easy to update. Download firmware from the ATM Site, transfer to your micro SD card and install following simple instructions. I installed the X-Sight II scope to my Marlin 30-30. I attached the external battery (separate review), entered all required information in to the sight and when to hunt club to sight-in. Sight in was fairly straight forward. There's several Youtube videos that explain sighting-in procedures. Easy day. Started bench-rested at 25 yards, set at 3x, it took 3 rounds to hit bull's-eye, and 2 more to get it perfect. Group was a little spread, but tightened up each shot. Moved back to 50 yards, could have been me, but was hitting a little high, but took 3 rounds to bull's-eye. Moved back to 100 yards, 3 rounds, hit bulls-eye with a 1" group. I felt satisfied. Sat in my ground blind that evening, had some moon-light available. I attached my ATN IR850Pro IR light to the side of the scope (sep