Best bang for your buck despite some flaws - PARD Optics SA62 Thermal Imaging 1-4x45mm Rifle Scope

This is my first thermal but I have been hunting with night vision for years. Just like with my first ATN NV's it gets you in the game and as about the least expensive 640 unit you can buy, I had to try it out. No regrets and it ups my night varmint hunt capabilities tremendously. I have since upgraded to an AGM Spectrum NV which is an amazing tool. I find that I use the Pard for scanning and short work and the AGM for long distance shots. As a small, lightweight package you could use it as a hand held to locate critters in the brush that would be hard to see with NV. I have mine on a 6.5 Grendel and it is very effective out to about 250 yards.