18 Best Night Vision Scope For Hog Hunting (2023 Updated)

Came very late. Was very flimsy. Thought it was solid wood but is like thin ply wood.

I realize for the money it was not going to be great, but I just needed a pocket glass for hunting, that if it got busted up–no big loss. However, the focal adjustment is useless. Can’t get it sharp and over 150 yards its fuzzy.

Like I said for the money I took a chance and its not what I need.

This monocular worked much better than anticipated. I identified a large group of hogs at 350 yards first time I used it. Would never have known they were there without it. This will quickly become an indispensible tool for night hunting.

This thermal scope works just as advertised. It is an affordable entry level thermal for long range detection. I’ve used it to detect deer around my house at night at 200-300yds.

Awesome thermal to help spot the predators. I purchased a thermal scope and have shot several coyotes.

IšverstiShow in original languageNeeded some eyes in the dark, this Monocular is great. I recommend playing around with it first and getting comfortable with the interface. Then Practice before you take it out at night in the blind.

The Brightness will blind you when powering on the unit. I was just using this the other night and the IR field is so massive and strong, my hunting buddy said with his NVG’s on this little Monocular brightened up about 250 yards of field and tree line and he could see better thru his.

Only con to this is the battery usage. 2 Settings for the IR high and medium. But it makes sense considering the output on the IR side. I’ve had mine for about a year now, found it at Walmart, never had any issues with it.

Enjoy this if you get the chance and come across one.

IšverstiShow in original languagePurchased this to use in the stand before dawn and after dusk. I always hear crunching leaves around me when it’s dark, but now I can see what’s actually there! Easy to use.

Just pack some extra AAA batteries in your bag.

IšverstiShow in original languageopened the package, dropped some fresh AAA batteries straight out the package, followed power on instructions, NOTHING. Wont power on at all. wont even try. not happy

This is not military grade and neither is the price. I like it! After you read the directions and focus it properly and find the right light setting it works really darn good for gen 1 technology. Great product for the price.

This product is perfect for me as I have use of only one eye. I’m having fun with this everytime I go backpacking which is a minimum of once a month and usually twice. It does use up the batteries faster than what I would like.

Wow this is the best one I have used even better than the russian ones! Small and compact in pocket!

This is not true night vision like a starlight scope or pvs, it is a IR illuminator, so keep in mind, the higher you crank it the more the red beam can give away your position, however if you are mindful of this and keep your ir signature low at closer ranges you can still use this with relative impunity.

And at well under even a quarter of the price of anything truly night vision this fits the bill for me just fine. Now lets get down to nitty gritty of the features, the add says it has 3x zoom however on the item received it only has 2, thats fine for me at least.

Distance is good 300 feet plus as advertised. Does take pictures and video at a pretty decent quality too, like a 2013 era digital camera not too bad honestly. If you use this carefully it can a valuable budget tool in your toolbox for 120 dollars I am not only impressed but happy with my purchase.

Ok here is what I wish I would have got from other reviews. I have bought 6 mono ir optics in the past year in the under $200. 00 range and NOTHING beats this model so far. 1. THE 7 IR BRIGHTNESS LEVELS IS MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR AS FAR AS THE LENS ON THIS UNIT CAN SEE WHICH IS ABOUT 300 -500 YARDS.

2. RECORDING FEATURE ADDED PLUS. 3. COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT ANOTHER BONUS. 4. LOTS OF MENU FEATURES 5. BATTERIES LAST A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME LIKE 4 HOURS CONTINUOUS WITH GOOD BRANDS. 6. EASY TO HOLD AND ACCESS BUTTONS.

7. TRIPOD MOUNT SCREW ON BOTTOM 8. SD CARD AND USB CABLE IF U DO NOT WANT TO REMOVE SD CARD. 9. DIOPTER 10. 3 ZOOM LEVELS AND BACK LIGHT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT. 11. RESOLUTION AS GOOD AS ANY OTHER IN THIS PRICE RANGE BUT BEST AROUND 100 YARDS.

12. WHEN USED WITH A AFTER MARKET FLASHLIGHT ILLUMINATOR (T-67) i CAN SEE OUT TO 1000 YARDS , BUT THE BUILT IN ILUMINATOR IS AWESOMELY BRIGHT OUT TO 200 YARDS. Bottom line is I do not see how anyone could complain when comparing the functionality of this unit to ANY other in this price range.

If their is something better out thier for $140. 00 i will buy it to. TELL ME WHAT MODEL THAT IS BETTER FOR THE PRICE!.

I have purchase over 6 different mono IR night vision units in the past year in hopes of finding something that actually works for what i need and this one fits the bill. Sure people will complain about anything but for the $153.

00 I paid for this unit I cannot complain. 1. 7 adjustment IR levels provides customized condition for viewing situations and the illuminator is very powerful for out to 300+ yards. Using a after market iluminator gets me out to 1000 yards although clarity/resolution suffers.

No video lag like other units that i have purchased. Did i mention the outstanding power of the IR iluminator? 2. lots of features to include video/snapshot recording. sd card/usb file transfer to include compositie video playback (not live view capable) bottom line is a good set batteries last over 4 hours ,tripod threads, and easy grip make this unit then best in class for the price range.

It is a nice night vision monocular in general and worth its price. It shows images on a display screen and therefore it is a digital equipment and cannot be compared to military grade phosphor night vision devices.

It is not suitable for astronomy and particularly for astrophotography but it is good for terrestrial observations. Duracell batteries provide with a better performance. Attaching a VGA recorder is possible for capturing images and videos.

Bought this to scope at night on the ranch open field with orchards surrounding. Street lamps will blind that particular area of your view sight in image. IR light is a faint red glow only so it’s actually not bad if you want to be discreet.

Theres a button to turn ON/OFF for IR light. Ir and night vision Range is ok only. 50 ft is good but anything beyond is harder to distinguish. Ambient light helps. It’s not bad for the price but you get what you pay for.

I was hoping for something better but didn’t want to pay too much for my first night vision. Been using 3 nights straight, off and on and battery seems to last. It takes one “123” size battery(sold separately).

Unit is pretty light and can hold in one hand with the hand strap. Comes with bag and lens cover. Focus using both front and rear knobs. Recommend getting longer strap for over the neck. If you’re looking for something more, this is not it.

This is very basic night vision with short range IR. Good for backyard or fun only. HopefullY this helps out some of you guys looking.

Excellent night vision monocular for the price. At first, I was kind of concerned that I might not like the item if I was to buy it. But after I read the reviews, I felt positive about the item and said to myself, I will give it a try.

I had nothing to lose since I could always return it. And I am glad I did. I was able to see clearly in complete darkness in my bedroom. Also, I tried it outside in my backyard in almost complete darkness of about 30 yards and it was amazing.

Very clear! The magnification is “2X”. Easy to use as long as you read the manual carefully. Make sure you don’t remove the cap on the front lens while it’s on in daylight or any light. Only remove in darkness! It came in a box with a case, cleaning cloth and manual.

The battery (cr-123/3v lithium) and strap weren’t included. A Duracell battery is about $5 on eBay. The stock photo appeared larger than the actual item. The item is made in Russia. The year is 2008 on the box.

It comes with a one year warranty. But don’t forget that most credit cards will extend that warranty for an additional year if you were to pay for it in full. In short, I am a satisfied customer, and I hope you will be too!.

Surprisingly well made and it ISN’T made in China! It’s actually made in Russia and no doubt they have used their outdated military night vision technology for sale to the civilian comrades. The construction of this unit would lead you to believe it was made by a big name US company.

It has a rubberized gripping surface and it fits comfortably in your hand. It is equipped with 5X magnification and the optics are amazing for something of this price range. It even has an infrared generator to use in total darkness.

I got this on sale just recently and glad I did! Well worth the money. I’m amazed how well camera works in low light. The night vision works so well in no light and clarity is top notch for the money.

Even not on sale camera is well worth it, but on sale BUY IT! Would have bought a second one if I knew how well and easy to use. Rexing, thanks for this and can’t wait to explore the woods in total darkness!.

Fair price ,the night vision is very good but gave 4 stars for the reason that u cant put ur eye on where the screen is. You have to see it from about 6 inches away or more from ur face and looking at it in pich dark and the screen is too bright that you will be blinded by it.

But the clarity is better that some more expensive ones that i have tried.

Took a chance on this item after looking at several options. Happy with the size and weight (very lightweight including batteries installed). Resolution ok and surprising night vision works well with built-in 3 watt IR illuminator.

Will be using two sets of 5 piece rechargeable AA batteries to switch out.

Love the product. Remember to not take off the cap in the daytime. Battery was dead on arrival and are difficult to find. I recommend that you purchase some extra batteries for this at the same time as your purchase.

Also, remember to not only adjust the focus on the monocular but also your eye piece. Overall great product! Oh and you can definitely see the red light in the night.

I was very impressed with the clarity and distance of the device. It is my first purchase of a device of this kind so my ability to compare this to other products is lacking. Size is a huge +. Device will fit in any pocket.

Easy to use.

Pleasantly surprised. Works well. I like the auto power down feature. No complaints so far. Also I have to say Frog’s customer service is excellent as well

This little gem is great! No, its not like my PVS-14, but for carrying everywhere, its great. This is not a toy either. It has relatively good field of view and resolution for its size and cost. The value is great.

My only problem is the focusing rings can move while taking it from its little protective sack. Great NV device for the money.

I finally found what I have been looking for over the last few months. This thing is unbelievable. It out performs what is written about it in the description. Daytime vs nighttime. It does not matter.

I may be losing sleep over the next few months,.

I really like them, I just wish it had an internal battery instead of having to use AAs. It does let you plug it in though and then you can use 120 AC , but then you are limited by a wire.

I didn’t buy them here but I’ve been watching these things on the SG for quite a while. I got them at Wa-Mart for $90. 00 because the factory box was dented. I bought a pair of Russian Surplus night vision binocs 10 years ago- they still work.

These are 200% better and these have IR options. Very sharp imagery out to about 125-135 yards. Throw in a memory card and you can record what you see. I knew we had some deer on our mini farm Now I know we have three BIG bucks and two monster does lots of yearlings.

I would recommend these binocs. Haven’t run down the batteries yet. Now I’m watching the guide for a night vision scope from this manufacturer for a ,22mag Henry. I recommend this product. I’m only going to give this four stars because I can;t give it a 4.

5. It should be clearer out to 150 or 200 yards but it is well worth the Guide’s asking price.

We use these strictly for pleasure. This is our first experience with night vision and we are absolutely amazed. The clarity of the night vision is excellent and the binoculars are easily adjusted. We wear eye glasses and these, unlike traditional binoculars, are easy to use with eye glasses on.

The camera function takes some good pictures, too. These binoculars are excellent for bird and wildlife viewing, day and night.

TraduireAfficher dans la langue originaleWer ein Nachtsichtgert fr den kleinen Geldbeutel sucht, ist mit diesem Gert bestens beraten. Es hat meine Erwartungen mehr als bertroffen. Die Herstellerangaben sind stark Untertrieben.

Man kann bei migem Mondlicht oder in der spten Dmmerung locker 400-600 Meter weit sehen (ohne infarot Lampe). In dunkelster Nacht “ohne Nebel” immer noch locker 200-300 Meter. Was allerdings zu bemerken ist, ist der verwendete Kunststoff.

es wurde leider ein sehr einfacher Kunststoff verwendete, was das Gert optisch und beim anfassen sehr minderwertig erscheinen lsst. Vom Preis-Leistungsverhltnis her ist das Gert jedenfalls echt super und wrmstens zu empfehlen.

TraduireAfficher dans la langue originaleDas Gert leistet mehr als erwartet. Preis-Leistung hervorragend. Ein “Billiggert” das wirklich funktioniert.

TraduireAfficher dans la langue originaleIch war auf der Suche nach einem Nachtsichtgerät und bin auf dieses gestoßen. Da ich am Waldrand wohne bin ich neugierig welche Tiere man nachts beobachten kann.

This is my preliminary review of a FLIR Scout thermal imaging Monocular. I gave this product a 5 Star rating based on my limited testing and use since my purchase. The unit is compact and easy to use.

This unit has many nice features and the menu is easily to use to navigate through the features. I also like the fact that you can record still images and videos. The images can be readily downloaded to a PC using the supplied USB cable.

The color pallets offered should should allow everyone to choose a preference for their own individual application. Unit starts right up in about 5 seconds. Images are then optimized once the sensor completes its first calibration automatically once the unit has been in operation for several minutes based on background IR levels.

Only drawbacks thus far is that I was hoping that optical resolution would be better. There is also no magnification offered by the monocular. The adjustment for the diopter is an essential great feature to fine tune the lens to accommodate each persons individual eyesight for a clear sight picture.

Not sure how long the batteries will last during usage but if it comes close to the 5 hour run time they say it will be great. Charging via the USB cable seems to take a few hours but I feel a slow charge should be kinder to theinternal battery.

Once the battery has reached the end of its usable life it must go back to the manufacturer for a replacement. Don’t know how much that will cost along with a diagnostic check and tuneup if needed. I have been unable to check or perform any upgrades to the installed software as yet.

Planning to reach out to the manufacturer to determine if this can be accomplished online or will also require a factory performed service. All in all I’m very pleased with the product and would highly recommend it.

I have worked with FLIR in the past professionally and their reputation for quality and service is unsurpassed. It is a good value for the money but do not expect to get the performance and range of a higher end unit at this entry level.

I bought it to confirm locations of birds that might blend well with their environment. Because of their insulating feathers and size they don’t leave much of a thermal signature, But it is useful for locating larger animals in the dark.

It’s also useful for finding areas in the home where there might be insulation or dampness issues. I want to add, my expectations were not all that high because of the price and the low resolution.

Night Owls very from unit to unit. Focus seems to be the main issue and many units cannot focus from close end to stars or always in between. The first thing you should do when you get a pair (after dark) is go outside and see if you can vary the focus and cover from close to stars.

Only 1 out of 2 from factory can do this. If the unit fails you should get it replaced. If the unit passes you are good to go. But with one very important warning. These are not PVS7s and will not withstand ever being dropped.

If you drop them the focus is toast and cannot be repaired. Many of the units online seem to be factory returns and have focus issues. If you get a unit and is clear. take good care of it and do not drop or jar it and be well worth the investment.

They perform about 65% as well as a PVS7 Gen3. If you need a unit that can withstand bumps and jars. Save up your money and get PVS7s built to with stand military abuse handling. If you can treat these with TLC, they are worth the savings for the caution.

These binoculars have two viewing intensifier tubes. They pick viewing in low light conditions. Even if the IR Light is not on.

Delivered in non working condition. Called Sportsmans guide for a return. Was told had to be returned to the manufacturer. After numerous phone calls and messages to the Manufacturer to get a replacement or refund for a defective unit, still have not heard from anyone.

Clearly they do not stand by their product and just steal your money.