384 vs 640 resolution
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It's nice but probably not necessary. The scanner will let you know that something is there. I would say it's more important for the thermal on the gun to be better resolution. I have had bedded deer look like coyotes when they stick their heads out to check whats making the noise. Being able to see their ears let's me know it's a deer and not a coyote. Like popper said the lower magnification helps greatly with field of view.
bohunr
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i have a pulsar axion for scanning its a 384. i can see everything i need to and after using it for so long i know if its a canine or deer out to the max distance which i think 1,000 yards. with in 150 or so yards i can tell the difference between a fox or coyote.
my scope is a bering optics super yoter which is a 640 and much, MUCH clearer. humidity and fog greatly affect both. on a low humidity night the 384 is really, REALLY sharp.
with that said, a 640 scanner isnt needed its just up to you.
my scope is a bering optics super yoter which is a 640 and much, MUCH clearer. humidity and fog greatly affect both. on a low humidity night the 384 is really, REALLY sharp.
with that said, a 640 scanner isnt needed its just up to you.
Thanks guys for your input, I am looking at the AGM seeker 19-384, looking at all the you-tub info. and the testing done on them seems like you can ID good out to 300 or so YDS, maybe that's just a sales pitch! I could go to the next model with the 640 resolution but why should I spend the extra money for the same use.
1trkyhntr
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I think that a 640 resolution will give you a better image in bad conditions like the high humidity that we frequently have in Southern Va.. And you can zoom it 2x and still have a decent image at 320 resolution. If you can get a 640 for $200-300 more and can afford it I would spend that extra money. I don't think you will regret having higher resolution in the long run.
Spurchaser
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I do believe he’s talking about just scanning and not shooting. This has me now looking at saving a lot of money for a scanner. I’d rather spend good money on the scope that’s gonna go with the actual shooting. I just need something to keep me from having to spin around like a top with my rifle. I’ll use the scope to verify if anything is spotted anyways.
Spurchaser
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But I can buy a 640 scope for that price, lol. All a scanner needs to do for me is let me know something is out there.
Make sure you consider FOV especially for closer in distances you seem to be talking about. The R25 suggestions was pretty good cause you would have a back up scope also. Trying to find a wide FOV scanner these days is tough. I have no idea why. Have not had a good answer from anyone. I've got a Helion XP28 and an XP50 ( with a 30 lens also) and love and do 90% of my scanning with it. Scanning close distances is like looking through a straw with the 50 ( slight exaggeration). Guys seem to be obsessed with Iding the target with the scanner when 99% of the time I know by its movement what's coming. I have much more success picking things up quicker and that's why I have the wider FPV scopes also ( Thermion 2 XP50 LRF ). Easier to track singles, multiples, before and after the shot.
Absolutely 100% worth it. For a time, I was scanning with 384 and shooting with 640. Some stands I point my rifle where I think they will come from and start recording and then begin calling. Video after video I watch the 640 clearly record coyotes well before I was picking them up in my 384 scanner. Your biggest advantage night hunting is your ability to see with your scanner, I will never cut corners again in that aspect.
This is the advice and information I was looking for, I have never been around thermal or night vision I still use lights and the only reason I am going to a scanner is to ID that animal, my old eyes are not as good as younger days, I am still going to shoot with light on gun just the way I enjoy calling, I have no desire to buy any night vision scope. I am in North central PA. so humited is not much of a problem in the winter that's when I do most all of my hunting. Maybe I better ask about how they work in cold conditions.
spotstalkshoot
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Just for clarification ID (identification)and detection are 2 different terms often used with thermal performance evaluations. With thermal, identification is often becoming familiar with how animals move and the shape of their signature. Shooting with lights or illumination(night vision) is much better for identifying target animals.