Anyone tried the new optic from DNT?

Color me skeptical.

It's not just a thermal, no, it's also night vision... crystal clear, and will add 40 points to your fico score..... take the swelling out of your bum knee, make your kids respect you, and also attracts coyotes with an ultrasonic sound that comes on when it's powered up. You don't even have to worry about the call ringing in your ears, because you can't hear it, but trust us, it's there. And all for the low low.. discounted price of $1,099. We use only the purest Chinese slave children in our production facility, and they are checked daily for mange, so our quality control is the best in the industry.
 
interesting, might be great for a lot of folks. For me WARRANTY is a huge deal. I remember moving to WY buying a used Montgomery Ward chest freezer, using it for 20 years and selling it when I left. Today if a warranty says 1-3 year, 13-37 months later you're buying another water cooler or washing machine, appliances have almost become recyclable. This scope wouldn't be for me however, it MIGHT be a 2nd gun scope with a 5 year transferrable warranty.
 
DNT is who bought out Arken, or at least has taken over production of the Zulus.
Price is competitive, but I’d def wait and see how they perform before buying. Warranty service usually is not great during a company transition.
Is nice that it’s thermal & night vision.
 
I own a TNC335R. So far so good but have only had it for a few weeks. Digital image is good, range finder is accurate, thermal works well even compared to my Pulsar Helion 2 XP50 pro scanner which is a 640. Zeroing was easy. Has held zero so far. I really like the ballistic calculator functionality and it has worked really well in my testing and hunting.

The negatives: Auto-shot recording (or whatever they call it does not work) Maybe this can be fixed with a firmware update, but so far it hasn't worked when sighting in the optics or on 6 different successful hunts. I was disappointed with that but need to remember to hit the record button manually from now on. Another challenge is focusing the thermal optic. It is tough to hold the gun and get my hand just right to reach in tight to the center thermal tube to focus things. The digital tube is easy with the focusing reached basically from the top, The central location of the thermal makes it tough to get in there and turn it. The focus works but with so many tubes (thermal, digital, IR illuminator) it is just tough to access. When things are slow it isn't a problem. When things are moving fast it is not ideal but I don't really know how they can improve that with the layout of all the tubes.

The only other observation I have at this point is that all the different options and buttons take some time to get acclimated to. Some of my other scopes are simpler to use. The TNC335R requires long presses vs short presses and all the various buttons at night are a challenge, especially if it is cold and you have anything on your hands other than maybe thin gloves. All the buttons work as described, they are just kind of small and tough to press accurately when wearing thicker gloves. The side buttons that control the range finder and swapping IR/Digital are easier because there are only 2 of them, but even they are small.

Overall I am pleasantly surprised with the optic. Way cheaper than my Iray scopes, pulsar scopes and scanners, Sig scope, and Nvision scope. All of those don't have digital lenses, but the quality of the thermal is decent despite the 384 resolution. I have an Iray RH25 that is also 384 and the DNT thermal image is better.

I'll post updates if I think of anything else as I use it more. If this thing lasts then I will consider the purchase a win. If it tanks early I will be disappointed. Only time will tell but the TNC335r has started on a generally positive note.
 
bohunr said:
if you have some pics taken thru the scope would you post some when you get time
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Do you want thermal images or digital images? Here is a cell phone image of a digital video I took the other day. Degraded a bunch with the video download and the cell phone pic of the computer screen video, but it gives you a general idea. Heavy snow but rangefinder still worked until it really started coming down. Shows the red standard reticle and the green adjusted for the ballistic calc hold.
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I'll get some thermal examples next time I go hunting. This video mirrors basically what I see:

TNC335R thermal example

I'd say it isn't close to the new top of the line or middle of the line stuff, but very functional for the price and being a 384. I think the video is a good example of how it isn't quite clear because the guy doesn't focus it to be the sharpest possible right before he shoots. I'd posit that is probably because you have to reach up and over everything and that is tough when the action is moving. At least that is what I was referencing my experience has been. Just a lot going on with the scope and the layout isn't perfect for focusing the thermal. If your goal is to capture really cool and sharp video you probably want a higher end thermal. If you just want to shoot some predators, capture some ok video, and not break the bank this may be an option. Like I said before, time will tell.
 
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I have the 2 5 x 20 Zulus LRF and 2 3 x 12 LRF HD ....and just received the TNC 335R like the other poster here
I have Armasights and Pards and Sightmarks etc...

The DNT line is as solid as it gets ....the TNC225R I will caution you is NOT the same performance with regards to the '
NV using the Sony Starvis chip as the HD NV =Zulus scopes as they had to literally throttle back the performance to
make it sync with the thermal ....so thats that ! it is noticeable if you own the others ....otherwise you'd be oblivious.

The new 335 and 640 versions are wide open ....The quality of the image in NV Digi mode is so dynamically vivid and clear
that these scopes are sought after ...They are that good...

The DNT app with B calculator is a full on ...very well thought out app and it carries over to the accuracy of the Laser range finding
placement of the ballistic firing solution .....its accurate .....and you can tweak it to your load by adjusting the BC in the app
accordingly .


Do NOT hesitate to buy one....If you don't have the extra coin for the upgraded 335 or 640 the 225 is still a solid performer
my buddy and another just ordered 2 of them ....

I also wish they would somehow get a lil lever on the lens for the Thermal ....in the dark there is alot going on in the field
and these are very involved ....you must spend time with them to be versed ...
 
The DNT 335 is so much better than my old Armasight 640
There is no comparison ..

They are evolving quickly ...


This unit has peaked my curiosity.....

This is alot of bang for the buck ....

I may reach out to them to request a sample to test and review ....
come on guys ....$1400 for a 640 with full LRF and BC
looks solid and has swappable lenses to really be adaptive ....

All made in China with cutting edge facilities ...
NOT slaves like the dumb ass clueless Libtard clown on here would have you believe
I'm a former engineer that traveled the world in the manufacturing industry ...

China leads the world in tech and manufacturing .....not even debateable.



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Hecouldgoalltheway said:
Color me skeptical.

It's not just a thermal, no, it's also night vision... crystal clear, and will add 40 points to your fico score..... take the swelling out of your bum knee, make your kids respect you, and also attracts coyotes with an ultrasonic sound that comes on when it's powered up. You don't even have to worry about the call ringing in your ears, because you can't hear it, but trust us, it's there. And all for the low low.. discounted price of $1,099. We use only the purest Chinese slave children in our production facility, and they are checked daily for mange, so our quality control is the best in the industry.
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Can I color you Liberal ? instead ...

You don't have a clue wtf you are talking about
only parrot garbage you are indoctrinated with...

Have you ever been to China ?
Have you ever stepped foot into their manufacturing Industrial
complex ??

They are so advanced and the people that are work in these labs
and facilities are proud and honored to be there ...they are NOT slaves

I can't stand tools who are mouth pieces for the Liberal Clown show ....
I've been to Asia as an engineer and to China.....You are talking out your azz
 
alf said:
Don't forget to spin the wheel !!
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Please

List me 2-3 alternatives that are better
and especially give me 1 made in the USA ...

Give me one option offering all the features as these
ohh thats right there isn't one...

Why don't you actually research the YT vids of owners of these
they are praised.....and yote and hog hunters all over the world
are singing the praise....

so are the airgun hunters in Europe .....
 
Shotinthedark said:
Please

List me 2-3 alternatives that are better
and especially give me 1 made in the USA ...

Give me one option offering all the features as these
ohh thats right there isn't one...

Why don't you actually research the YT vids of owners of these
they are praised.....and yote and hog hunters all over the world
are singing the praise....

so are the airgun hunters in Europe .....
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Slow down there cowboy, my post was in no means slighting the optic in question.

It was just a drive by joke that evidently flew way over your head.
 
alf said:
Slow down there cowboy, my post was in no means slighting the optic in question.

It was just a drive by joke that evidently flew way over your head.
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Spin the wheel as in roll the dice ??
meaning they can be shit or decent 50 / 50 ??

Sorry but explain what that is supposed to imply ?

I'm just tired of the old US Hick attitude that we are numba wun.......when we make nothing ...
China is garbage .....when they are the leader in the world ...
They just released their gen 6 warfighter , we are so far behind
Their aircraft leaves us in the dust

It's just ignorance and pride that I'm so tired of hearing

Ive been around the world ...we are quickly becoming a 3rd world nation
and yet we sit here with our heads in the sand ....pointing at everybody
else as if they are below us...

I kinda figured you were like the other stooge who thinks China factories
are full of children slaves ...lol The employees there would slap him across the face
 
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