Night Vision Thoughts on the FLIR Scout series?

[Fenix Mike]

I know there are probably better choices out there, but lately Cabelas has been doing a lot of their extra 5X point days, and as a black card holder, thats 30% in points for me, or almost $600 off a Flir Scout 3 320, which buys a lot of ammo and other stuff. Reading reviews specifically on the 320, most state its pretty good, but not great, and that the cheaper TK is a waste. I dont hunt, but I do work in LE and will be using this for searching areas, surveillance etc. My prior agency issued us FLIR Recon units, so thats really the only thermal experience I have. I dont expect a handheld unit to come anywhere near that, but it would be nice to be able to see humans at 100-200 yards with decent clarity, heat signatures on vehicles etc. If im just wasting money, I will just avoid it, but I thought this would be a perfect time to snag one.

Thank you

 

[TNVC_Will]

I used one for a week or two. At the right price, it’s a decent handheld. There was a used one in the ARF EE for a good price last I looked.

 

[sgtsmmiii]

I would also urge a pass. LE partner had one - all of the above issues are real. I was underwhelmed . Save and get a Pulsar.

 

[Fenix Mike]

Sounds like you all saved me $1800 Thank you!

 

[G-Boe]

Bought a Flir lsxr (upgrade from a scout) got rid of it as fast as I could. Replaced it with an IR patrol 300 it triples as a handheld scanner, a helmet mounted scanner or a weapon sight. Be fore I picked up another mark 3 I probably shot 30 coyotes with the patrol.

 

[Fenix Mike]

Thanks for all the input! I put my thermal purchase on hold and will see what SHOT show has this year... maybe tax returns will be nice to me.

 

[Forrest84]

Hit up surgeon shooter on here a ask him what he can do. I’ve spent thousands with him and don’t regret a single one