ATNX Sight 4K Pro 5 to 20 x Day Night Rifle Scope
Color | black matt |
Style | Riflescope |
Batteries included? | Yes |
Brand | ATN |
Item model number | DGWSXS5204KB |
Product Dimensions | 37.85 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm; 997.9 g |
ASIN | B079K1797S |
S**E
Great bit of kit
Very very happy with my unit love the 18 hours batt use
D**H
Good for your pocket and rifle
This scope is a good bit of kit for the money. Once I've done the firmware updates and mounted it to my rifle. The one shot zero was the next test. Easy done 100yrds noproblem. Next was field test and hit the target noproblem. Night shooting was abit different as its hard to range looking in the sight. I've now got the abl 1500 and have no more problems with the night shots.
P**W
Eaay to use Quality night/day scope
The unit felt heavy but well built and solid,its my first ATN unit ,I found it very easy to use,,nice and clear optics for a day/nighttime unit, plenty of reticle styles and colours to choose from, the supplied mounts are very strong and not big and bulky,the supplied IR unit is perfect for the work I do out to 100yds,the magnification wheel is smooth , the control panel is easy to operate even in the dark, only takes a couple of seconds for the unit to power on, very happy so far...great product
R**
Works Great !!
Works just like they say, very happy with this product. No Issues so far and from my research sound like ATN stands behind their product.
O**K
In Depth Technial Review ATN 4k pro 5x20 with ABL1500 laser range finder
My use case:I opted for getting this with the ABL range finder accessory. I'm very happy with this product so far. Great value for the price. Worth the money even if interested in only one or two of its many features. I use this on a high powered 25 cal PCP air rifle for hunting rabbits birds etc. Prior to the ATN, I didn't like how fiddly it was to pick up a range finder, range a target, put the info into Chairgun/Strelok (Ballistics calculator), determine hold over/under, the set scope for the shot, awe... the animal is gone... This seemed like a better, faster way. A bit of a steep learning curve for the ballistics calculator. I was NOT disappointed, this IS a better way .Memo to the traditionalists:Glass scopes will always have a place in the industry. However, this type of technology will inevitably overwhelm the market space in much the same way DSLRs now dominate the SLR/film camera market or how electric cars are gradually taking over the roads as battery endurance improves. This technology has arrived! now go enjoy it. Be sure to bias that enthusiasm with my section on optical quality though =]Night VisionThis is an IR camera based night vision technology not a thermal camera and performs fantastically! There are some great YouTube videos distinguishing the difference. IR illumination is required. Mine came with an illumination device in the box. The Illuminator takes CR123a batteries and are not re-chargable. After market re-chargeables may be available. Stock illuminator is very adequate out to 150-200 yards or so, target identification gets a little tricky out past that distance depending on animal size, deer vs racoon, vs rat, etc.Optical QualityThe optical quality for this scope is probably the weakest element of this still fantastic product. It is not as good as a comparable 5x20 glass scope of similar price point. That said, its good enough to identify your target (hunting) and if tuned correctly, take a very extended ethical shot. If you want to admire an animal from a distance with this, it may not be for you (though i do enjoy bird watching with it at my feeder). I was happily surprised that this product will digital zoom past 20x all the way to about 50x (grainy but nice to have)Software stabilityI have read numerous articles about this scope crashing etc. It crashed and crashed hard on me the first day i got it. The customer service and support for the product was excellent (available Saturdays by email), as are the user guides are posted on YouTube. After a factory software install, i was back in business. I have only had this scope for a few days, so stability jury is still out. Another nice feature is you can save your ballistics data to the SD card, have several profiles ballistics for multiple rifles. I recently switched between rifles and found the one shot zero feature very nice (i still took a couple of shots, but zeroing is a breeze).Ballistics Calculator (Built-in vs ABL Ranger finder)This was my primary motivation for this product. Again, i bought the ABL range finder accessory for this. IF you are not familiar with ballistics calculation theory in general, you WILL most likely fail at using this feature with any success. This scope will expedite the calculation and aimpoint but it will not make up for lack of knowledge in this subject. There is a built-in range finder but its method of calculation uses measuring the height of a known object at a distance. The height must be known for this to work. There are some built in presets (deer, and other animals). The laser range finder is fantastic. There are also some great YouTube videos contrasting these two methods. A great feature; if you are zoomed way in, range a very distant target compared to your scope's zero, the aimpoint shift, rather than dropping out the bottom of the field of view, the image frustum is adjusted to the aimpoint at the same zoom level. This may be confusing at first but an excellent user interface choice by the designers. I would recommend tweaking the BC between very short and very long distances (distances you expect to shoot at) to ensure that the bullet drop matches what its supposed to be. This feature takes a bit of time and effort to tune it in, but once it is it will not disappoint. The ABL range finder has an aimpoint that is different from the scope's aimpoint so when you range the target, the rangefinder crosshair will likely be slightly off center from your scope's zero, its not bad at all but a bit confusing at first. UPDATE: when the ballistics calculator is turned on, it will report the number of inches of drop and windage based on the range and shooting angle inputs. You can use these numbers against your trusty old ballistics calculator to sanity check weather everything is working right. Try this a several distances (i did 25,75,100,150 yards). Since i use for pellets not bullets the GL ballistics model was chosen, still different from pellet. using my GS model in chairgun, i biased the BC on the ATN scope till the two calculators matched within a half inch or so. PUNCHLINE, you can make the GL model work for pellets this way.Ease of use (Hunting, Weight, User Interface)Scope with laser rangefinder and ir illuminator starts to get heavy, over 3lbs. so consider if you want to lug 3+ lbs around with you on a hunt. (UPDATE: Ive been using this now for a while and don't mind the weight) User interface is a little busy but there are a lot of features packed into this scope. Software designers did a fairly decent job of it (custom shortcuts would be nice). Once you learn your way around its not so bad. Once setup correctly, quickly ranging a target and getting the aimpoint figured out is fast and hassle free. The ABL range finder aim point will not likely be in parallel with the scope's zero. The result is the apoint for accurate range readings will likely change over distance, calibrate ABL range finder aimpoint to the center of the range of distances you expect to shoot and you'll be good. Using the scope at night leaves one of my eyes' night vision ruined while the other in tact, so when pulling away from the scope, it leaves me a bit wonky eyed for a bit (My eys are 43 years old so your results may vary) The daytime brightness of the screen is great no issues seeing it during the day. There is a rubber boot that covers the view screen and helps screen viability during day while pointed into the sun.Video/Photo recording:haven't messed with this really. There are lots of videos out there on this that illustrate this, check then out Really nice and easy to take videos and photos through the scope though in comparison to aftermarket products to bolt a go-pro, cellphone, or camera to your glass scope, many of which cost upwards of an additional 300$. This product is way easier to use in that regard and cheaper all around.UPDATE 4/29/3030 Cell phone app: Obsidian 4 version 1.42I found this app to be pretty worthless. Lots of video lag unusable for shooting with. It wont let you enter ballistics BC below 0.1 (pellets typically are 0.02-3ish). NOTE: you can enter correct BC through the scope itself. not sure why the app doesnt match this. you cant edit all the features through the app and the user interface is slightly different.
G**A
Impressive, better than I expected
This is an initial review. The scope arrived quickly from Amazon. Hopefully this will answer some of the concerns for you that I had before I purchased. Everything was packaged well, there was no damage. The firmware version in the scope was higher than the one offered on the website, check before updating. Be sure to perform a long format on your SD card before using, this is just a good habit. I comes complete with the 3 mounts, IR emitter w/batteries, sunshade and eyecup, USB cable, neoprene scope cover and the wrenches you need. It is truly a complete package. The battery was at 30% it took a while to charge because my charger was only 1 amp. Get a 2 amp as recommended you will be happier.The only issue I had was with the compass, it was stuck on north. I called tech support and they answered right away. I was instructed to rotate the scope on the 3 axis's 13 times each and it my take a few attempts. the problem was corrected right away.It is mounted on an air rifle. The clarity in day mode is excellent. Night mode is a little (very little) grainy but clear enough to shoot consistent 10X"s. The IR emitters is good, be sure to follow the instructions on focus and aligning. I can see an upgrade in the future.The one shot zero is fantastic, exactly as advertised. The WIFI though the iPhone and the app is great. I have still yet to get through the features as it will take a while. Keep in mind that this is far different from your standard glass scope. You should look at some videos to see if its right for you.It is a bit pricey but the value is there, the unit is well made and full of features a glass scope will never have.I almost never write a review this scope earned it.
A**D
Definitely has been a surprise, in a good way.
Has worked great. Clarity/brightness in low light is excellent, it is a digital zoom some pixelation at full zoom was expected. Pay attention to instructions and will sight in quickly. Also be sure to *play* with the menus to get used to the buttons for rapid use (mainly the recoil activated video). I have the handheld range finder and linked up and functions perfectly. You can extend your zoom function (understand pixelation gets worse) but, it is a nice little bonus to hit x51. The IR illumination that comes with it is very usable out to 200 yards. Keep in mind that objects like brush/tree limbs/leaves etc in direct view will reflect and cause the scope to wash out at distance when using the illuminator. Be sure to know and understand your local laws on what times your allowed to shoot game, general rule is 30 minutes after/before sunrise. Even with the illuminator off, the clarity in these times has shown to be excellent. Have used it on a Winchester XPR in 6.5 creedmoor (using Hornady Precision Hunter 143 grain ELD-X), Ruger .17 HMR Precision (V-Max 20 grain) & Mossberg Patriot .308, Hornady Superperformance SST, 150 grain. So far it has worked very well. (Will try on a Winchester Model 70, 270 wsm also). Keep in mind older rails will not work with the rings that come with this scope, the grooves are not as wide and it will not fit properly. Uses a 30mm ring FYI. The scope is heavier than a normal scope especially when leaving the illuminator attached, I dont recommend leaving it attached, can be heavy to hold for accurate shooting at distances. (But does make for fun looking across fields when it is dark) I sighted in at 20 yards, first shot was at 203 yards and took the heart out, using the 6.5 XPR, absolutely worked flawlessly. I do recommend testing your shots after sight in, as with any scope, it just makes good sense. Did this with mine, just makes sure it is working properly. Double check your FPS with chronograph if at all possible, this can greatly change your point of impact at distances. The number on the box usually will not be what your particular gun will actually achieve. Be responsible and test it at the range, I can't stress that enough (on my XPR 6.5, is shoots an average of 150 fps less than advertised), so testing at range will show up as low point of impacts at farther distances. Change your FPS accordingly if you dont have a chronograph. It isn't the scope, it is the data you feed it. If at all possible, use a G7 rating for BC, it is generally more accurate for the type of bullets I use. Check yours and use what best fits your bullet type. This isn't a magic wand, but with a little time and testing, it will and does give you the ability to put a bullet on target accurately at distances. If time and memory allows, I will update this review after more use in the field. Overall it has been a pleasant surprise and have enjoyed having the ability take snap shots and video, I am very happy with the purchase so far.
R**T
Scope is good accessories not so much
The scope does exactly as advertised except it is a bit grainy when zoomed right in.There is a problem with accessories working great then just stop working and a nightmare to get working again. It’s a common problem with accessories being hit and miss (remote and abl)
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