I’ve always heard the Skeets acclaimed (usually in hushed tones of reverence) for their incredible image, versatility, and credit card sized footprint... but damn! I had to experience it to understand!
The BAE core somehow fills the 640x480 screen with vivid detail even with a 320x240 sensor... magic?
As a scanner, it disappears in a hoodie pocket (yes, sometimes I wear a hoodie). When you see a target you simply slide It into the Wilcox flip to side weapons mount, either as a clip-on in front of your scope, or as a stand alone sight with it’s own reticle.
Night hunting and run across a high light area? Just flip the Skeet out of the way and engage with your day scope.
Speaking of clip-on use, these aren’t as good at that as a dedicated clip-on, but mine allowed me to go 2/2 on 8oz water bottles at 100 yards from my bedroom window last night (wife told me to go back to bed
).
The ir laser is cool for pointing out targets to buddies with night vision, but for that to matter I’d have to have buddies with night vision (said in sad, lonely tone).
I intended to try this for dual band use on a helmet with a WP PVS14, but first I’ll need, well, a helmet and a WP PVS14. I do a lot in the woods so the heads up display compass heading will really come in handy for navigation.
I hope Trijicon releases more Skeets in the near future, and if they do, don’t miss the opportunity to get one!
And I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank Wigwamitus for patiently sharing his knowledge and answering questions about thermals... lots of questions.
The BAE core somehow fills the 640x480 screen with vivid detail even with a 320x240 sensor... magic?
As a scanner, it disappears in a hoodie pocket (yes, sometimes I wear a hoodie). When you see a target you simply slide It into the Wilcox flip to side weapons mount, either as a clip-on in front of your scope, or as a stand alone sight with it’s own reticle.
Night hunting and run across a high light area? Just flip the Skeet out of the way and engage with your day scope.
Speaking of clip-on use, these aren’t as good at that as a dedicated clip-on, but mine allowed me to go 2/2 on 8oz water bottles at 100 yards from my bedroom window last night (wife told me to go back to bed
).The ir laser is cool for pointing out targets to buddies with night vision, but for that to matter I’d have to have buddies with night vision (said in sad, lonely tone).
I intended to try this for dual band use on a helmet with a WP PVS14, but first I’ll need, well, a helmet and a WP PVS14. I do a lot in the woods so the heads up display compass heading will really come in handy for navigation.
I hope Trijicon releases more Skeets in the near future, and if they do, don’t miss the opportunity to get one!
And I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank Wigwamitus for patiently sharing his knowledge and answering questions about thermals... lots of questions.
