Originally Posted By: Magnumatving The one farm we hunt is up against city limits, so having dogs in the field is a possibility. Positive identification would be crucial in that area.
Are you a bigger fan of the Sightmark Wrath versus the ATN X-Sight Pro? I know ATN had some issues when they brought the Pro on the market, but most of those issues seem to have ben resolved. I have never shot a domestic dog thinking it was a coyote with thermal but I have shot a fox thinking it was a coyote, so you do have to be careful. With thermal you are seeing a heat (IR Radiation) signature, so you really have to watch for subtle differences in size, movement, etc.
As far as ATN goes, I haven't used the 4K only the Xsight II. I had issues with my Xsight II. In addition, it is very hard to find night vision/thermal dealers who carry ATN. The reason most stopped carrying ATN is due to the high rate of return with their Night Vision and thermal equipment. ATN is still available through big box stores and some large online retailers.
When reputable dealers stopped carrying them, due to their high failure rate, is when I decided to move away from ATN. You will find some people have good luck with them. The people with the most success seem to turn off most of the extra features.
There is a chance with any company and any electronic device that there could be issues.
As far as differences in the Wraith and the 4K, the 4K records video and sound and the Wraith is just video, and the 4K has an internal battery and the Wraith does not. The 4K has a 3x and 5x native magnification option, while the Wraith is 4x. The Wraith is less expensive. These are the main differences.