A great scope can mean the difference between a hit or miss at any time of the day. At night however, a night vision rifle scope is the difference between seeing and shooting blind. Marksmen know that the quality of their tools is important, and when it comes to a night vision rifle scope, that adage could not ring more true.
Features to Consider
A scope is designed to ensure that you are firing at the right target and at the right angle. If there is a flaw in your scope, you can almost guarantee a miss - no matter how good of a marksman you are. When selecting a night vision rifle scope, you want to ensure that you choose one that meets all of your needs.
Most marksmen will want to a high quality optical configuration system. With a high level of quality you will find a significant decrease of the F-Stop factor. A night vision rifle scope with a low F-Stop factor provides a clear and more improved image quality, which ultimately means better use and a more accurate shot. Multi-coated glass optics is almost essential for night vision rifle scope users.
Magnification is one feature with which marksmen can be very picky. You need to choose the most optimal magnification for your purposes. If you select too low of a magnification, then you will not be able to properly sight your target. However, too high of a magnification and you'll be aiming at too small of a piece of your target. With a night vision rifle scope you will likely want to consider something in the 3-5x range.
You should also consider the quality of the precision aiming system. The most popular choice is a precision red on green aiming system. Remembering that the purpose of this system to best communicate the target location to the brain for the most precise aim, it is easy to understand why the red on green system is so highly favoured.
Although not essential, most marksmen will appreciate a night vision rifle scope that features a push button operation system. This can greatly improve the scope's usability and enhances your experience. By reducing the complications associated with using the scope, you will have more time and energy to spend on your experience and focusing on your rifle skills.
Of course, a detachable infrared illuminator is always a plus when it comes to selecting the right night vision rifle scope.
Finally, you need to consider the functionality of the night vision rifle scope and how it will perform in your average environment. Depending on where and when you intend to use it, you may appreciate a scope that has reliable and durable water and fog resistance. Or, if you need your scope to function in extreme environments you may require one that can be completely submersed in water.
Why ATN?
ATN is one of the top names when it comes to quality and high performance. They are the top choice for military personnel and law enforcement officials. ATN is also extremely popular with outdoor enthusiasts around the world.
ATN is an industry leader for Night Vision Weapon-Mountable Solutions. Their scopes include the best components and construction, as well as provide an array of accessories and options.
ATN is respected for providing value, choice, and selection. They use the highest quality materials and processes in the creation of their night vision rifle scopes. This includes the purest grades of glass that come from optical grade sands from the shores of the Caspian Seas.
Choices
ATN provides a wide range of options, each perfectly suited to a specific type of marksman. The high performance Aries MK series includes high quality, but highly affordable scopes. These scopes offer an array of choices for Image Intensifier Tubes, MIL-Dot reticle, standard target turrets, positive 1/8 MOA per click windage and elevation adjustments, rails for add-on lights, lasers, back up iron sights, and titanium mounting systems.
These are all Generation 1 scopes. The 1st generation is the most popular type of night vision in the world. It amplifies existing light by several thousand times and provides a bright and sharp image at a low cost.
This series includes the MK350 Guardian. This rifle scope features expert an optical configuration system, precision red on green aiming system, detachable infrared illuminator and 2.5 x magnifications. This scope uses two Lithium batteries.
Another popular night vision rifle scope in the Aries MK series is the MK390 Paladin. With a stronger magnification of 4 x, the Paladin still features many of the same advantages of the MK350 Guardian. For example, this night vision rifle scope provides a precision red on green aiming system, expert optical configuration system, and detachable infrared illuminator. This scope uses two Lithium batteries.
For even stronger magnification, the ATN MK410 Spartan provides 5x magnification as well as all of the same great features found in the MK350 Guardian and the MK390 Paladin. This scope uses two Lithium batteries.
Additional Accessories
Each of these night vision rifle scopes can be outfitted with additional accessories to enhance your performance.
The Long Rail Adaptor is a quick detachable, multiple eye relief mounting base. This item attaches to a weaver type rail and flat-top receivers, allowing you to have optimal flexibility when positing your riflescope.
A camera Adaptor, such as the ATN Camera Adapter CA6, allows you to attach your night vision device to the front of almost any 33mm camera or camcorder. This means that with just one scope you will have the functional tool of both a rifle scope and a camera scope. Great value. The Final Word
All ATN Night Vision Rifle Scopes purchased from BLJ's Self Defense come with a 2 year warranty. As a distributer of high quality scopes, BLJ's Self Defense offers a range of scopes for from the ATN Aries series. Our unbeatable prices and expert customer service make BLJ's Self Defense a great place to purchase your next Night Vision Rifle Scope.
