i started with Gen 3 NV. When i got a thermal scanner it was a game changer. Now I still run Gen 3 scope and scan with a 640 rattler….as said above the mount is repeatable and can pop it on a rifle if hunting with a buddy. You can pick up a used Gen 3 scope (I watch AR15.com equipment exchange) for around 1500 these days. Advantage over digital is you don’t need IR light and the probs that come with that (scope focusing on brush/trees that are in between you and target)…..but is unusable in the day.
You are doing the right thing with researching. I started out over 15 yrs ago with Gen 2 NV. I learned so much about night hunting by Reading this forum back then….a lot of great experience/knowledge here and it has prob saved me significant $$$.
Best of luck!
You are doing the right thing with researching. I started out over 15 yrs ago with Gen 2 NV. I learned so much about night hunting by Reading this forum back then….a lot of great experience/knowledge here and it has prob saved me significant $$$.
Best of luck!