ATN X SIGHT 5 LRF 5-25

[jall55]

Just had this arrive
Cant wait to get out and give it a try !

 

[Herb64]

Be interesting to see how you find it. Not rely on thoughts of those that have never used one.

 

[jall55]

Be interesting to see how you find it. Not rely on thoughts of those that have never used one.

Yes i will update this once i have been out with it Herb - just got to swap scopes and then hopefully it will help sort a few squirrels and rats

 

[LarryLightFoot]

Look forward to you reporting back once you’re all set up and using it in the field .

 

[jall55]

Well that was pretty easy - the scope comes with mounts to fit to a picatinny rail so if that what you have on your rifle its a minutes job as most of you i am sure are aware

 

[jall55]

Although still fairly heavy - it does feel very well balanced on the rifle

 

[jall55]

It comes with a built in LRF and a IR with its own mount too

 

[jall55]

Although still fairly heavy - it does feel very well balanced on the rifle

Been and zeroed the scope tonight and to say i have never used one before it really was a doddle - 4 shots and bang on !
Easy to use - and the zeroing actually uses a shadow reticule of where it was and a solid one as you adjust - excellent idea




Still not lightweight but this is my arm outstretched holding it up without an issue

 

[jall55]

Really impressed with the zoom - at 925 pm tonight - i could still see a bird box at 122 yards and would have been happy to shoot had it been my quarry - and that is without using the IR .

The LRF seems to work very well

It does not currently with a mini SD card to record on but i believe this is being explored as to the feasibility of adding one

The unit feels solid and well built - the focus ring is also very easy to use and not too tight as many others in my opinion are

Any questions - anything specific please feel free to ask

 

[LarryLightFoot]

The zeroing reticle sounds the same as my 4K Pro which I like, weight wise bit lighter than the Aplex 4K LRF and it’s got a built in chargeable battery .
Have you taken it off then put back on to see if it holds zero or if its out by a small or larger amount ?

 

[LarryLightFoot]

Also for the haters can you verify after a bit of time that it’s glitch free with no freezing up or gremlins ?
Most digi kit suffers from this to be fair until they offer up firmware bug fixes .

 

[jall55]

The zeroing reticle sounds the same as my 4K Pro which I like, weight wise bit lighter than the Aplex 4K LRF and it’s got a built in chargeable battery .
Have you taken it off then put back on to see if it holds zero or if its out by a small or larger amount ?

Hi Larry - no i havent - but to be honest i just mounted it on my rifle rail - so im not actually utilising the picatinny aspect if that makes sense

 

[jall55]

Also for the haters can you verify after a bit of time that it’s glitch free with no freezing up or gremlins ?
Most digi kit suffers from this to be fair until they offer up firmware bug fixes .

The buttons feel good and solid - i really like the fact that when you are in a screen altering something it does not "time out" on you - meaning you have to re-click through several menus
The rangefinder impressed me as it worked well in woodland - where some of my others have struggled a bit

On the battery side of things - maybe an external battery option too would have helped for the security and peace of mind of "always" having a spare

But early days with it - so far very very impressed

 

[jall55]

Should maybe say - i zeroed in 4 shots - having actually forgotten the booklet - such was the ease !

 

[jall55]

Speaking with ATN - i have suggested they also include the Mini Micro Card thing - so that anyone then really can pick this up and go out

 

[Will the chippy]

Sounds like you've had good service so far. Nice to hear. Have you been able to get it side by side with another nv scope?
I remember field sport Britain had a blind test of nv units and everyone was really surprised how good the atn was.

 

[LarryLightFoot]

Speaking with ATN - i have suggested they also include the Mini Micro Card thing - so that anyone then really can pick this up and go out

If you decide to keep it you can pick up a SanDisk micro SD card on Shamazon cheap

 

[mealiejimmy]

I wouldn't buy a micro SD card from any Amazon seller because many of them are fake
Just go down to you local ASDA or Tesco and get a genuine SanDisk Ultra 32Gb card for about £12

Cheers

Bruce

 

[jall55]

Sounds like you've had good service so far. Nice to hear. Have you been able to get it side by side with another nv scope?
I remember field sport Britain had a blind test of nv units and everyone was really surprised how good the atn was.

Yes i used it next to my C50
I actually like this better - i like the fact its lighter - and i like the fact when you go into the screen to alter something it stays on that menu and does not kick you out after so many seconds - Its actually far easier to use
I think the Pulsar still perhaps feels more positive in its button presses and i like the pulsars external battery option.

I think its great with the ATN that everything really comes in the box to go out that night

I wish they would all put some form of external battery life on the scope for ease of charging - as having turned one on in the past to check the power - i failed to turn it off properly as the Pulsar does a silly 3 2 1 countdown - This ATN is better - it has a Turn off - Yes - No option

I was amazed last night that i could zoom up to 25 and still tell it was a small bird box i was looking at - after sunset and at 122 yards with no IR

 

[jall55]

If you decide to keep it you can pick up a SanDisk micro SD card on Shamazon cheap

Yes i will be keeping it Larry - in fairness and as i seem to be reviewing it so positive at the moment i think it fair to say ATN have gifted it me to try as i have been "helping" with a bit of market research and user experience

Im most looking forward to their light weight thermal offering - great for the shotgun and ratting hopefully !