Night Vision Scopes

Night vision scopes enable machines shooters to see in the dark, in a sense. They work by forming images from radiation wavelengths, or amplifying visible light levels so that they appear dark to the human eye.

The military has been using night vision equipment since the 1950s. Since then night scope technology has gotten increasingly better and more compact. The infared illuminators on night scopes increase range and image brightness even in total darkness. Like red dot sights, Night scopes require a power supply unit to run the night vision electronics, and many manufacturers nowadays even produce noiseless power supply units. Typically they are powered by small batteries and last at least a hundred hours.

ATN Aries MK 410 MK410 Night Vision Rifle Scope    US $629.00

ATN Generation 3a Ps 40 day night scope converter frontal attachment    US $4,000.00

ATN MK 350 Guardian Night Vision Rifle Scope 1st Gen    US $398.95

Bushnell Night Vision 25x42 Scope 26 0102 Night Vision    US $100.00

Some modern night vision scopes even use Military Light Intensifier Tubes, which are the same ones used by the Navy seals. These are pretty much the best you can get, and some setups allow you to go from day time shooting to night time ready in less than 30 seconds, no tools required.

Success in shooting depends greatly on the quality of the scope. But during nighttime conditions, the ability to see and the quality of visibility is determined by the night vision rifle scope. In any shooting activity, the equipment’s quality can have a make or break effect. This is especially true when it comes to night vision rifle scopes.

Vital Features

Even the best marksmen will surely miss if their using a low quality or flawed scope. The scope’s main function is to make sure that the shooter is firing at the right target and at the right angle. That’s why you have to carefully evaluate what type of night vision rifle scope is ideal for you.

Expectedly, serious shooters want to acquire an optical configuration system of topnotch quality. The F-stop factor will be greatly reduced by using this. In night vision scopes, the lower the F-stop factor, the better the image. As a consequence, a better target acquisition is ensured. It’s a must for any night vision rifle scope to have glass optics that is multi-coated.

Experienced shooters can be very choosy when it comes to the scope’s magnification power. The proper amount of magnification must complement your shooting purposes. The target cannot be seen clearly with a magnification that’s too low as expected. However, a magnification that’s too high is not good either because only a small portion of the target will be clearly visible. Magnification power in the range of 3-5x is perfect for night vision rifle scopes.

The precision aiming system’s quality is also something you should look into. A precision red on a green aiming system is the most commonly used. This system is popular because its objective is to communicate the location of the target to the brain. As a result, a more accurate aim is achieved.

A push button operation system is preferred by almost all marksmen even though a night vision scope is not required to have one. This system can provide more handling convenience which leads to a more enjoyable shooting experience. With this, you’ll have more time and energy to focus on aiming and shooting because the handling complexities have been reduced significantly.

Naturally, it won’t hurt to choose a night vision rifle scope with a detachable infrared illuminator. It’s surely a great added feature.

Lastly, evaluate the performance of the scope on ordinary environment and extreme conditions. As I’ve stated before, your shooting purposes determine the type of night vision scope that suits you best. For instance, a water and fog proof scope is required if your shooting activity requires you to encounter fog and expose you to water. And if you’re the extreme type of shooter, a night vision scope that can withstand complete water submersion may be the one for you.

ATN

When it comes to topnotch quality and excellence in performance, ATN is one of the best in the industry. As a proof, law enforcers and the armed forces use ATN products to complement their weapons. Also, this company is beloved by the global sporting community.

The company is considered the cream of the crop in Night Vision Weapon-Mountable Solutions. This is mainly because their scopes are made from the best materials and design. Not only that, they provide excellent features and options as well.

Various selections of products are offered by ATN and all of them are guaranteed to give value for your money. Like I said before, only the materials with the highest quality are used to build ATN’s scopes. Not to mention the state of the art engineering their products also possess. In fact, the glass that they use comes from highest grade sands that can only be found in the Caspian Seas’ shores.

Selections

Whatever type of shooting activity you’ll embark in, ATN’s numerous options will surely provide a scope that fits you. A perfect example is their high performance Aries MK series. Excellent scopes which are reasonably priced are available in this particular line. Diverse features are offered by these scopes such as standard target turrets, MIL-DOT reticle, Image Intensifier Tubes, lasers, rails for add-on lights, positive 1/8 MOA per click windage and elevation adjustments, titanium mounting systems and back up iron sights.

The models in the Aries MK series all belong to the first generation scopes which are the most widely used night vision scopes in the planet. Even though they’re affordable, the quality of the image remains excellent because these scopes can boost existing light up to thousands of times.

Featuring an expert optical configuration system, the MK350 Guardian is one of the scopes in the Aries MK series. This scope offers detachable infrared illuminator, 2.5x magnifications and precision red on green aiming system as well. Only two Lithium batteries are needed to operate this scope.

Having a 4x magnification power, the MK 390 Paladin is a well known night vision scope belonging to the Aries MK series as well. Except for the magnification intensity, this model and the MK350 Guardian have practically the same features. Not to mention that the MK390 Paladin is also powered by two Lithium batteries.

If you want an extra strong magnification, the ATN MK410 Spartan is right for you. This particular model offers a magnification intensity of 5x. Besides the magnifying power, this model offer the same features as the two models mentioned earlier. Two lithium batteries power this scope as well.

Added Accessories

To further improve their performance, extra accessories can be added to these scopes.

Providing you maximum flexibility when placing your riflescope in position, the Long Rail Adaptor is a multiple eye relief mounting base that’s easy to detach. To install this device, look for the weaver type rail and flat top receivers and attach it there.

If you want to use your night vision scope on a camera or camcorder, the ATN Camera Adapter CA6 is ideal for you. This can be affixed to any 33mm camera or camcorder. By using this apparatus, you can have the benefits of both a rifle scope and a camera scope. This item really gives great value for your money.

BLJs Self Defense

BLJs Self Defense offers a 2 year warranty on all ATN Night Vision Rifle Scopes. This reputable scopes distributor has a wide variety of items from the ATN Aries series for you to choose from. BLJ’s reasonably priced products and excellent customer service make them the perfect place to buy your Night Vision Rifle Scope.