Just saw a video from one on FB. Maybe they've been out there awhile and just got by me but throwing it out there for discussion. Don't know where their made. Looks like they copied a lot from other makers except for their nontraditional scopes and I didn't look at them much.
Guide Thermals??
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RandyDB
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They are a Chinese product and from what I’ve read they have been making a lot of parts that are used by other thermal scopes.
I purchased a TR650 and so far it seems very well made and easy to use thermal. Kansas thermal season runs Jan-March so I haven’t shot it much but it has some nice features. I zeroed it with thre shots. I especially like that almost everything is controlled by one push/turn button. 640 resolution clarity is as good as scopes priced at twice as much. So far the only complaint I have is the eye cup, I can’t get a view of the full screen very easily, and the cup is not removable.
I purchased a TR650 and so far it seems very well made and easy to use thermal. Kansas thermal season runs Jan-March so I haven’t shot it much but it has some nice features. I zeroed it with thre shots. I especially like that almost everything is controlled by one push/turn button. 640 resolution clarity is as good as scopes priced at twice as much. So far the only complaint I have is the eye cup, I can’t get a view of the full screen very easily, and the cup is not removable.
I think Guide Sensesmart is the OEM for a lot of the companies like Bering, AGM and others. Joe from SOK posted about them here before, they are a site sponsor and dealer so reach out to him for the details. I thought I read they had a 10yr warranty!
spotstalkshoot
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Some of their products look very similar to other known brands.
cockrill
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Yes, GuideIR recently began going direct to the USA market, previously they had been selling thru existing name brands, like Bering, AGM, Burris, Steiner ... and sometimes the USA market seller requests a "custom" housing and/or features and sometimes not.
But by going direct, they are able to offer a lower price ....
But by going direct, they are able to offer a lower price ....
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I recently found out from Athlon that this is who builds their thermal as well. However the tech I spoke to at Athlon did say that they have options with things like sensor's and displays that they chose to upgrade on theirs over what was currently being offered by Guide Sensmart. I just took ownership of an Athlon Cronus ATS 35-400 that I got for a steal of a price so I had to take a chance on it. So far I really like the scope, ergonomics and ease of use coming from a Bering Hogster and AGM Sidewinder I feel like this is a step up.