Reviews & Ratings for PARD Optics SA32 Thermal Imaging 1-4x25mm Rifle Scope w/LRF — 1 review — Page 1

I've handled a lot of thermals, "budget" and "high end". I think this is a good entry level option for a weapon sight or scanner. I compared this head to head to my Flir PTS233 320 res, 60hz, 1x base magnification unit. The refresh rate is noticeably better on the Flir, but the resolution on the PARD is better. The base magnification of this unit is definitely not a 1x magnification, it is closer to 2x. If I didn't already know the refresh rate of this unit (SA32-25) was 50hz, I would have guessed it was lower, it seems a little glitchy. I could positively ID and track squirrels in trees at 75 yards easily. The laser range finder appears relatively accurate so far. The buttons are pretty intuitive after a little practice. The flashlight is a nice accessory. I have only played with this around the house and outdoors and I have mounted it on a few rifles to check the course zero of the mount and it seems okay, but have not fired a rifle with it mounted or sighted it in. I think the scope mount could be a weak point of the optic, it is not as rugged in appearance as the American Defense mount on my Flir. For the sub-$1k sale price of this thermal I think this is a no brainer to have as a spare, scanner, or your first thermal on a budget. I purchased this to use as a spare and a scanner and believe it will fill that niche well for nighttime hog hunting.