Hikmicro Range of Thermal

[Grand Slam]

Morning all.

Does anybody have any experience with the base models of Hikmicro Thermal monoculars? They seem very cheap in relation to the rest of the market and I was wondering if this is due to them being pretty useless or in fact they are a bargain and worth the small investment?

Thanks in advance.

ATB

Adam

 

[Steve29]

I’ve had the HIK 15mm for about a year now. It’s brilliant for what I do (mainly close quarters woodland stalking and occasional foxing - 3-4 hours at a time) and I wouldn’t be without it. Haven’t felt the need to upgrade either as I like the 1x base mag, field of view and compact size. I expect more zoom, range and battery life would be useful for days on the hill, but that’s not my mainstay so the HIK serves me well.

 

[Grand Slam]

I’ve had the HIK 15mm for about a year now. It’s brilliant for what I do (mainly close quarters woodland stalking and occasional foxing - 3-4 hours at a time) and I wouldn’t be without it. Haven’t felt the need to upgrade either as I like the 1x base mag, field of view and compact size. I expect more zoom, range and battery life would be useful for days on the hill, but that’s not my mainstay so the HIK serves me well.

Steve,

Cheers for the info mate.

 

[Pete1774]

I got a Hik Lynx LC06 about 9 months ago, the cheapest at the time. Its good for rats, and rabbits to about 50 yards. However the ability to see animals depends on the difference in temperature between them and the background. On a cold frosty winter night its possible to see mice at 30 yds on newly planted fields and rabbits out to 50+ yds. But on a warm summer evening where the animal's temperature is close to that of the background its pretty useless. Same applies when its raining or in sunshine. The higher priced thermals are able to discriminate smaller temperature differences and also have better resolution so if you're looking for something to use out on the hills you need to spend a fair bit.

 

[Grand Slam]

I got a Hik Lynx LC06 about 9 months ago, the cheapest at the time. Its good for rats, and rabbits to about 50 yards. However the ability to see animals depends on the difference in temperature between them and the background. On a cold frosty winter night its possible to see mice at 30 yds on newly planted fields and rabbits out to 50+ yds. But on a warm summer evening where the animal's temperature is close to that of the background its pretty useless. Same applies when its raining or in sunshine. The higher priced thermals are able to discriminate smaller temperature differences and also have better resolution so if you're looking for something to use out on the hills you need to spend a fair bit.

Pete,

Thank you

 

[sikastag270]

i have hik 15 any heat source up to 6-7 hundred yards it will pick up would not be without it.

 

[Grand Slam]

i have hik 15 any heat source up to 6-7 hundred yards it will pick up would not be without it.

Thanks for your input. Seems like it may be a worthwhile small investment.

 

[Andy seatrout]

I’ve a Hik micro lynx pro LH19….. best £1300 I’ve ever spent on any night vision device- literally a game changer for me, I can’t justify anything more expensive, but it doesn’t need to be better.

I can spot a fox from 800 yards ( four fields away round here- it’s the one that’s scooting in and out of the sheep or on it’s own moving lots) and walk up on it, positive identification at around 250 yards ( vs. Badger)

I’m usually on foot and shoot off my viperflex…. With digital NV on the scope, on a dark windy night they don’t even know I’m there….

 

[remmy700]

Having sold HIK for several years now, I would advise sticking to 15mm and above for what we do.
The 19 & 25mm very good value with sharp images.
35mm superb!
Discounted for SD members - whats not to like?
Col

 

[Dafydd1983]

I picked up a hik owl 35mm off this forum about a year ago , 6 month old for £1100, brilliant piece of kit. You can detect heat source about 900-1000mtrs. I live on one side of a valley and can spot the sheep on the opposite side easily and it’s around 1.5km away!

 

[adamsinfield]

I’ve a Hik micro lynx pro LH19….. best £1300 I’ve ever spent on any night vision device- literally a game changer for me, I can’t justify anything more expensive, but it doesn’t need to be better.

I can spot a fox from 800 yards ( four fields away round here- it’s the one that’s scooting in and out of the sheep or on it’s own moving lots) and walk up on it, positive identification at around 250 yards ( vs. Badger)

I’m usually on foot and shoot off my viperflex…. With digital NV on the scope, on a dark windy night they don’t even know I’m there….

I have the same one and can only echo what Andy has said. I went with the 19mm as a compromise as initially just using for rabbits at sub 150m, but now I’ve used it for all sorts and can find deer at 800m if enough exposed!

Also just got back from Arctic Norway, where it was often -25 Celsius, and it still worked a charm - spotting foxes at 300m without an issue. It didn’t seem affected by the extreme temperature and battery life was still at least 5 hours (longest I went out and still at least 30% remaining).

 

[lochty]

I got the 15mm one from @remmy700 as above. Great piece of kit, spot deer to 400m easily, 2x great for spotting in woodland. Give him a shout to see what deals he can offer. Dave.

 

[stet]

I have the Hik 19mm and it is a great bit of kit. I can see foxes and rabbits 300 to 400yds no problem.