Own the Darkness: ATN X Sight 4K Pro

After many years of requests I finally researched and purchased with donation money a night vision option that I would equip my own weapons with: the ATN X Sight 4K Pro. You I have avoided see most traditional night vision scopes due to their high cost, heft, and bulk. The ATN 4k will still add weight and complexity but as you'll see it's manageable. Battery performance is outstanding in these models, even in cold weather.
Note this is not a scope even though it looks like one: it's a Digital NV device. Think of it as a TV screen strapped on top of you gun. A TV that can own the darkness and did in our testing. It will take some practice by you to feel comfortable with its capabilities; this is discussed.
We'll also look at the features, construction, value, IR device coupling, and most of all night vision performance on top of your AR15. We'll gloss over some capabilities like WiFi and Bluetooth app linking, ATN Radar, ballistic computations, etc because I doubt you'll use those (I didn't). Instead you'll be impressed and use its very sharp and long range capable NV imaging.
These units will be tested further but this is my current night vision device of choice and they are recommended for their relatively low price and capabilities:
Affilate links may provide some compensation to the project:
ATN X Sight 4K digital night vision selection: shrsl.com/2nbh9 amzn.to/3miT6ES
ATN X Sight 4K 3-14x Digital NV, the rec'd version: shrsl.com/2n9tl amzn.to/36fxhjY
ATN X Sight 4K 5-20x Digital NV: shrsl.com/2nbht amzn.to/33neS2Q
Rec'd laser rangefinder, Leica CRF 2400 new model: shrsl.com/2nbic
Sig Sauer Opmod Kilo rangefinder, good, less expensive: shrsl.com/2nbif
ATN 1,000 yard Auxiliary Ballistic Laser Rangefinder (shown): shrsl.com/2nbhy
Other non tested night vision options, as of yet: shrsl.com/2nbir
SightMark Photon RT 4.5-9x42S: shrsl.com/2nbgw
SightMark Photon RT 6-12x50: shrsl.com/2nbiv
ATN info page, shown: www.atncorp.co...
ATN Tutuorial videos: manual.atncorp...

[@nutnfancy]

TNP Patreon is where the action is! Lots more videos and action over there...never too late to join and support the workload: www.patreon.com/Nutnfancy. Here's just some of the comments from TNP Patrons on this video that was posted by elite TNP Donors and yes I have COVID: "Robert Avery Really looking forward to this review. Will definitely be watching later tonight. Keep up the great work Nutn. 6d Tom Small Awesome content as usual. 👍I will put this one on my list. Thanks for staying budget friendly. Love to see PVS 14 video. A little more costly, but they seem to be very common, durable, serviceable, and extremely versatile (helmet mount, weapon mount, hand held, etc...). Feel better soon! 1 6d The Nutnfancy Project Thank you Tom! Glad this pricing level fits the bill; I do like the 4K a lot and will use it. I do see a lot of interest in reviewing the PVS-14 system and some here say it's great. It's on the list. Thanks for the well wishes. 1 6d Trey Baker Awesome video, That NV scope looks sweet. 6d The Nutnfancy Project Thank you Trey, great to hear from you! 2 6d Load reply Andrew Mullins Great vid! 1 6d The Nutnfancy Project Thank you Andrew! 2 6d Ed Bratton Would love to see you review the SiOnyx aurora on a helmet mount. 6d Rob B Hey Ed. The guys over at T-Rex did a pretty good review on KZbin of the Sionyx not very long ago. Long story short, it works but has some lag between real time & the image you see. 6d Load reply Spencer Wiesner Great Review. I have been thinking about purchasing one of these for a while and now I have my answer. I also just purchased a Bergara B-14 as previously reviewed and LOVE IT! 1 6d The Nutnfancy Project That Begara B14 is awesome, glad you got one. The one shown here is the B14 .22 soon to be reviewed. Thanks Spence. 6d Load reply Josh Payne Hey Nutn review the Olight PL Mini 2 on that G19! Keep up the great content 6d The Nutnfancy Project Yes I will! Than PL Mini is insane, great little light. 3 6d Load reply Raymond Kuhn Great review. I've been considering this optic along with the Sightmark Wraith HD ($500) for some time. Hope you and the family fully recover soon. 2 6d The Nutnfancy Project Thanks Raymond, we're doing ok. I think you'll like this 4K sight, it works great at night. 1 5d Chase Ferguson Get better from the COVID brother and keep up the amazing content! I’ll be praying for a quick recovery for you and your family. 3 6d The Nutnfancy Project Thank you much Chase! Feeling better already but I can't smell anything anymore; taste reduced 50%. 3 6d Load reply Gilberto Esquivel Great Video Nutn! Thanks for putting the working man (and his budget) first. Also, lifting you and your family up in prayers for a speedy recovery... 1 6d The Nutnfancy Project Hello Gilberto! You bet man, healing up ok on this end. Very happy you like the content. 1 6d Lee Harrell Glad you got around to this! I have had the ATN on my MCX for a couple years now; primarily for hunting hogs and coyotes at night. I was afraid I heard the rona in your voice when you started talking. I hope you and the family get well soon! 1 6d The Nutnfancy Project "I was afraid I heard the rona in your voice when you started talking. " Very perceptive as always Lee! That's cool you have been using the ATN; that is actually my fave POU for this device...maybe rat jihadh too! 4 6d Cory Risseeuw OMG what if I get put on a list when the commies see my name up there? Wait.....I don't care! Thanks Nutn and crew. Been a fan for a long time. 2 6d Outrider950 That really sucks. Feel better soon. 2 6d Anthony Schaad Hey Nutn, been wondering what kinda scopes those were, always see them in cabelas ads lol. Look interesting definitely, just don’t know if I need a NV scope. Hope u and ur family get over the China virus soon, ain’t worried... just a flu y’all will kick it out soon enough! 6d no one in particular Thanks for putting me up there Nutn! 😁😁 I'm a supporter for life. I'll follow the project to whatever platform it migrates to. 1 5d david rockwell The cogent argument presented in the ATN review is a compelling reason for those without N.V. to consider a purchase. We who embrace rule of law and love of family do not place a high priority on night capabilities. Criminals do not think like us and they embrace the night. If you really needed night capability, you would spend five time the purchase price at that instant. In lieu of buying another firearm, expand your operational envelope. Rhodopsin is the photoreceptor that permits night vision. It is washed out of eye instantly with white light exposure. Thank you for the continued effort and dedication. Be well with plandemic china flu. 5d John Guthrie Nutn, I’d love to see some head-mounted reviews! Have you ever solicited loaners from manufacturers? Thanks for the content. You da man. 5d Tacticaldoodle Years ago if there was something very interesting we’d do it if we didn’t wanna drop too much money on it. Unfortunately, the glut of influencers has pretty much killed most lines of comms, everyone and their dog is looking for free stuff already, and once we get something squared away it usually comes with a couple caveats. It’s rare to have them loan stuff out, zero demands. Usually they want to see the video before it posts, so they can edit anything they don’t like, or tell you to drum up more enthusiasm for their kit. It’s easier to just buy/borrow it, these days. (And that’s leaving aside the industry turnover, just about every person in the industry is only there for about six months. It’s a constant stream of “Hi, I’m the new guy, replacing XYX.” Every quarter.) 1 4d Cyborg009 Sorry to learn you and yours have COVID. Watch your O2 levels-get a monitor! Get better soon! 5d Paul Griech I been wanting to try it for the coyote hunting here in pa so I can bait and not shine them just pew pew done. That’s a lot of scratch though for just that. Great review thanks 5d whiskey papa Sorry to hear you guys got it. Will include your family in my prayers. Oh, did order an ATN from OP yesterday. (Thank you for vetting in spite of being sick). Don't push yourself so hard that this crap develops into something more serious. 5d Foghorn Ive got the previous gen X-Site II 3-14.. Like you said, learning the controls is key... I got a deal through Optics Planet about a a year and a half ago.. it takes 4 LI AA batteries.. and it will drain when just sitting.. so keep spares... And they better be 1.5v not 1.3v.. This version looks like an improvement. The ability to stream to a Phone or tablet is a cool feature.. you can watch how someone aims. Hope you get to feeling better. 5d Gilbert Cuzdey Jr Glad to see a NV review. Would love to see a review on the sionyx aurora sport....yes I just ordered one but I can take criticism XD. Also, ever thought about doing a review on a solar generator like the jackery 500?....yup you guessed it i just bought that too. 5d Curran Carini Nutn cranking it out while he fight the WuFlu!!! who else is capable if that. Feel better Nutn! 4d Adam Boyd Now that you have tested the Kung flu, will we see a review? POU of the virus? Features? Competitive options? Where is it on the likeability scale? Would you recommend that we get it? Any rants? Seriously though, thank you for continuing to provide awesome content despite being sick. I'm glad that it doesn't sound too debilitating and wish you a speedy recovery! 2 4d Jason Alexander My wife thanks you for the Christmas gift ideas. 3d Chris carr Dang they had one of these on sale at a local store hear awhile back and I had the funds. I doubted the quality now that Christmas is around the corner I’ll have to wait 3d NatvMan I have always wonder how good these would be. I visited their site the other day and they have a new model out. It's a 3X9 at 1.6 lbs. Might be a reason for me to build another AR. Keep up the good work Nutn. And hope your family gets over COVID fast and are back to normal soon. 2d RT Conrad Welcome to the jungle 2d Jacob Leage Thanks for the shoutout! Kick COVID to the curb, don’t push yourself too hard, get well dude. 2d Micah G Thanks so much for the hard work nutn. And get well soon."

[@LibertiesDefender]

Dogman....Interesting?

[@enigmarocker]

I got pneumonia as a secondary infection of COVID-19 with full blown fevers and not being able to breath. At first I had symptoms like you mentioned, Nutn and I didnt think it was that bad for a week...but once the pneumonia kicked in this damn illness downright almost killed me. 3 weeks of severe illness but fortunately I didnt wind up in the hospital intubated. Im just getting over COVID now. I wish you and your family the best on recovery, Nutnfancy!

[@rottdogg8926]

Awesome review, you are dead on w/ pros & cons. Yes the IR illuminator is crap. One other drawback you wouldn't pick up on because you are in Utah. I live in heavily wooded area of PNW and the scope washes out and everything runs together when you get into brushy or heavily wooded areas. The more open your terrain is the better it performs. I have no complaints though as I bought this for Coyotes, Coons and stray dogs that have been killing our livestock. We have lost 2 goats, 1 turkey, 1 goose, 3 ducks and 8 chickens this year alone and this is what prompted me to buy it a few months ago. IMHO it is definitely worth the money. A hog hunter recommended it to me.

[@theTIVANshow]

WTF 2k for this review,? Hope that includes the condoms and 2 bottles of jack and 6 days for the camp site.

[@theTIVANshow]

Its a cam corder on a rifle

[@Mrgunsngear]

Great review. I wanted to review 2x ATNs years ago but both broke so I never made the videos. But.... this seems like they're improving their QC. Thanks.

[@glock23fan50]

Ya when they break its a NO go Mike. Without a great Manuf. Warranty to back it up.

[@GF_Burke]

6days ago. wth. haha.

[@TADslaughter]

@@GF_Burke Patreon supporter

[@rottdogg8926]

I bought one on a recommendation of a hog hunting friend to eradicate our predator problem we have had this year on our homestead. I've been pretty satisfied with how it has performed for the price. I still plan on picking up a PVS 14 at some point but this works until I do. Only other drawback Nutn didn't see is it tends to wash out and everything runs together in heavy brush or heavily treed areas. The more open the terrain the better it performs.

[@ts440s]

Why didn't you review it when it was a POS, no money in it for you. The last place this guy should be commenting.

[@mbuhamad]

My wife was in ICU for 3 weeks as result of covid-19. It's not a flu. You are lucky and im happy for you.

[@ronniesmith9568]

Wish you and your family a healthy and happy holidays. I've always wanted to see a review of these nv scopes.

[@wranglerstar]

Great video Nutn, I'm going to watch it a second time,

[@desertrance]

Awesome seeing you here!!

[@nokiot9]

Fancy running into you here lol

[@Austin-jd4mc]

You better be a patreon MR. W!

[@Chris-ro8ft]

I was sad to hear you, wife and LS got sick. I will say a prayer for a speedy recovery, especially the Mrs. due to her condition. Gods speed my friend we love you and need you for many years to come. God bless and thank you for all you do. If you need me I will be there for you ( I am a Nurse Vent Certified).

[@AsphaltCowboyUSA]

Hello Nutn, I’m one of your early subscribers, I feel sad that gun channels are demonetized. I love your content and your honesty.

[@de629]

I've been very impressed with mine. Had an ATN gen 1 many years ago and it's no comparison. I use it on a suppressed bolt action. 22 for backyard pest control and never had a problem with it...

[@stevet513]

I ordered one of these last weekend. Still waiting for it. Thanks for the review. Reinforces that I made a good choice.

[@steelhorses2004]

This is super cool. it would be even more cool if they offered a no frills version of this with just the NV. Get rid of the video recording/wifi/bluetooth/computer ballistics/gps/compass/etc and just make a basic no frills optical zoom NV device at maybe half the cost of this. That would be a big seller imo and less crap to break on you. Assuming it's reliable of course.

[@nutnfancy]

Yeah no doubt, that is a great idea! Paired down version with just the night vision feature. I may contact them on that. As if they'd listen to me!

[@lukecoble57]

I totally agree. I like my ATN but damn if I don’t hate how complicated it can be.

[@WHEELZ1]

check out the lt version. it is night vision without the bells and whistles

[@OutdoorCanadians]

@@nutnfancy ok so a standard optic is better because it can see clearer during the day? That’s half the time we’d be using it. At least it CAN be used during both times. Wish you would’ve spent more time on daylight use.

[@BroskY250]

@@OutdoorCanadians how often do you shoot at night? 50/50?

[@BarnBear]

Imagine an illness, so lethal, that a test is required to find out that you have it.

[@kksan]

At least 279K people think you are right.

[@readingthebible5413]

And you know that how? Oh, the lying media told you. Yeah, lies. Do research. People who died in car accidents have been reported as COVID deaths. Same with testing. Testing is completely inaccurate.

[@gsxr1189]

@@readingthebible5413 I remember when the outbreak 1st started outside of China in Italy and Italy was reporting a 10% death rate on their 1st 20,000 cases. It's proof that all the numbers we see are 100% accurate.

[@kksan]

@@readingthebible5413 can we finally agree on the fact that covid is a hoax? Those 510k people probably never existed.

[@RebaDerChi]

Been watching your videos since 2010. I remember the Sledgehammer and running Mosins in the snow and the WROL videos. Thanks for the great content and viewpoints over the past decade.

[@RaptorPilot700]

Dang nutnfancy... I thought I was doing my part by contributing via Patreon for the last 6 months, but apparently my contributions 'don't count'. I'm sorry you look at it that way... I appreciate all the work you've done over the years and I hope you and your family recover quickly and are healthy soon. Happy Holidays.

[@Archivedcontent]

Thank you for reviewing these NV scopes. I’ve been considering one for quite a while. I appreciate your real-world testing.

[@OneGenericName]

Real popular with PCP air gun shooters, used in pest control of night critters on farms (i.e. mice & rats). The ATN is on my shopping list for both powder & air gun use.

[@sjohnson1776]

I picked up an ATN X-Sight II HD a few years ago to plug that night vision hole in my systems. The 4K looks to be a step up (or more) from what I have. Very recommended! Thanks for the review!

[@bobbysusenbach9687]

One of the coolest features is using it with the ATN hand-held laser range finder (LRF). Example: If you sight your gun in at 100yrds and you are presented with a target at 600yrds, just use the ATN LRF. It will immediately bluetooth the range, elevation angle of target, and the twist/roll angle correction of scope to the scope and the scope will adjust you crosshairs automatically so that you hold dead-nuts on target. If you provide the scope with accurate info ahead of time (ie. B.C., scope height, muzzle vel (true), etc) this feature works with precision and it will amaze you. I've used it with airgungs and mce set up correctly I can shoot from 25yrds to 150+yeds holding dead on just by pushing the button on the LRF, and pulling the trigger. Note: As far as i know, wind correction must be input manually into scope.

[@georgespehar8214]

Have watched you from the video you did on the Recluse tent way back. Thanks for all the year of great honest reviews. I have bought dozens of things you have reviewed based on them. Hopes for a better 2021.

[@ethanpierce8567]

5:44 the guy just shot a complete 9mm cartridge out of his rifle. Atn... fire your marketing producer.

[@Alaska610ish]

I appreciate the review and donation from the boys! I’ve heard so many bad things about these.

[@Eric_Allen]

Thank you for this video. I've been on the fence about this sign for awhile.

[@jefffaulkner4576]

Something tells me you're going to survive covid-1984.

[@DB2A7]

HEY Nutn, hope you and the fam are feelin better. Thanks for the video as always. 🇺🇸

[@nmr6988]

Enthusiastic Patreon member here! Supporting and learning from @nutnfancy is an essential for me. Night vision is something I know I want and need. Thank you for always going the extra mile and then more extra miles for us!

[@gierhedd75]

Thanks for this nice review. I picked one up along with the ABL 1500 a few weeks ago. Worked pretty well - at first. Then things got weird with it, and I ultimately ended up sending the scope back to the 7th level of Hell from whence it came. However, I have another one coming. Figured I'd give it a second chance. I was genuinely impressed by what I was initially able to do.

[@rev-mikemckay9750]

Also, it is great for spotting security lights and "Ring" doorbells. The the sensors have a flare that compares to a 150W light!

[@outlander330cc]

Also night vision security cameras have big illuminators as well.

[@rev-mikemckay9750]

@@outlander330cc Meant to include 'cameras' with lights,,,they most often go together nowadays.

[@rev-mikemckay9750]

@user9823598246 No, not "robbin" folks. Just saying if 'someone' wants to remain stealthy in the future, scan area ahead for *flares* and detour around. Just common tactical advice.

[@oonicello]

I have one of their thermal scopes and you will find the RAV, when activated, turns record on automatically. When it senses recoil it goes back around 10secs and saves it for your review without having to tell the scope to do so. But works very well

[@CantonSecurity]

I was blessed to have a friend find me a gently used blemless Elbit Gen 3 thin filmed green phos PVS-14 for $1950 shipped. Low Light Innovations makes a terrific "white" filter that essentially mimics white phos in appearance with limited light transmission loss for only $25. To save money on the mount, he suggested an "Evolution Gear L4G24 NVG Mount Perfect Replica" for only $85 shipped instead of the $465 for the real one, and the quality is phenomenal. I also picked up a used Wilcox AN/PVS-14 Arm for $150 shipped down from the original $229 price. Botach has a Longfri Level IIIA ballistic helmet for only $199 that is around 3 pounds, good quality for the price and there are lots of ballistic test videos on them. I also went with the FCS AMP Headset that is a fully functioning Replica of the Ops Core AMP for only $175 shipped down from $999 for the real one. I plan on running a Disco 32 PTT with them to get my Comms squared away. Although all of this stuff is still expensive, there are ways of making NVGs and Comms realistically affordable instead of an unobtainable pipe dream. I highly encourage yourself and others to do the same. I was able to have just as functional of a setup for a little more than $2,500 that would have been $7,500+ if I had gone "Gucci" on everything...

[@JonathonHaull]

GREAT Review! this is an excellent nv/daytime device, I just bought mine and have yet to take it to the range as I'm still familiarizing myself with it's many many features. I bought it to put on my 338 WM for large game hunting primarily. I've watched just about every review on this optic plus atn instructional vids, really looking forward to using it wether going to be on my 7.62x39 for coyote/hog hunting day or night or on the 338wm for elk... very versatile scope, I'll recommend getting the xtrac which operates the scope settings like a mouse does on your PC. I've found out that it's much easier to navigate settings inside the scope w the xtrac, but not necessary, the other feature upgrade I'm getting is the ABL 1500 which ranges your target and than wirelessly inputs that range into the scope and automatically adjusts and zeroes the reticle on your target... this is like this reviewer says an electronic optic device, a electronic digital video camera with digutal optics. fantastic product. also plan on getting butler creek lens caps.

[@jaydin9825]

Thanks Nutnfancy. I've been watching your videos for 8 years and spending $ whenever you gave an item your seal of approval.

[@scinanisern9845]

Excellent video bud. I appreciate your clarification of the light amplification in IR mode. I ordered one of these today. Should be here this week.

[@backwoodspacker941]

We have to hunt here for food so we have actually used the day time feature on whitetail deer. My eyesight has gotten worse as I aged and it helps being able to see what I am trying to hunt. I took a whitetail at 275 yards that will feed my family this year. Thanks for the review as always.

[@atilliar]

I remember seeing this digital black and white night vision about ten years ago and thinking it was nonsense. I ended up getting a PVS-14. It looks like that tech has come a long way and now I think that would be a nice addition.

[@t.shauny5119]

I’ll never understand the dislikes on a nutnfancy “free video”. Keep up the good work

[@thearmed1z]

The dislikes are from the "RONA SPREADERS" 😆😆

[@16ft2in]

$650? Arggg! Like I didn't have enough expenses this season. 2020!!!

[@bevinfisher2732]

Very very nice I bought one a year ago . For my 308 and it works fantastic I have the 5to20 IAM still learning more about all the Capabilities. No problem at all so far

[@geoffreypfister6641]

Nice job on this review brother! I recently purchased the 5-20x version along with the ABL-1500 rangefinder, remote controller, and IR850 Pro illuminator. I found out that ATN also sells a handheld laser range finder that transmits info to the sight...but the ABL does a great job...both send info to the internal ballistic calculator and adjust the reticle for the shot. The handheld requires you to sight to target and then acquire the target separately on the weapon whereas with the ABL you don't...lase the target and then line up the crosshairs...plus with the ABL you have night vision to acquire the target. The unit itself is also very capable during daylight and the ability to record your shots with their RAV- recoil activated video when activated will automatically save 10 seconds before through 3-5 seconds afterwards. The battery does last quite a while...about twice as long as most competitors. I wouldn't throw the included illuminator in the trash, you can actually set it up on a bait pile so you don't need to worry about burning the battery on your weapon mounted illuminator. The IR-850 Pro illuminator is much better and also comes an 18650 rechargeable battery and charger, and will illuminate out to about 400yds. You can set profile for various weapon platforms which means you can zero and store that profile and easily switch to the different platforms without needing to re-zero the sight. So far I'm very pleased and highly recommend it...and looking forward to my first hunt with it. And should the balloon go up and society devolves even further... just a matter of when, not if...I can easily dispatch any nasty tango's wishing me harm. FYI- ATN now offers them in 3 different camouflaged patterns as well as the black version. Most importantly is the fact that ATN has excellent customer service and stands behind their products. I bought my 1st one through an online seller, had some issues with that one, called ATN support, and they walked me through the processes to try and fix it, and when it didn't respond appropriately they told me something's wrong and to ship it back...I asked them about the camo patterns that I saw on their sight, he told me to pick one...I chose the mossy oak breakup...and had it in my hot little hands from 5 days from shipping the defective unit out...and the rest is bliss!!! PS- I got mine via Sportsman's Guide...great resource...and if you join the buyers club you can use their interest free 4 pay option...as soon as you place the order the order is on the way...much better than layaway plans as you get it right away. Also with the discount I saved like $70.00 off regular price...of which 50 paid for the 1yr club membership...so my 1st purchase paid for that as well as saving money on everything else ordered, plus free shipping. Just letting y'all know.

[@mrushing76]

I love the advertising video...no eyes or ears on.

[@zoiders]

A starlight scope needs IR in total darkness as well, thats why tanks used to have IR search lights. Digital or with tubes inside, gen 1, gen 2 , gen 3 all need some abient light or IR in total darkness. Thermal is the only way around the problem.

[@poolee77]

Keep in mind Gen 3 can get away with a lot less need for IR use. Especially filmless tubes. The gap between all the rest is pretty huge.

[@Trumplican]

got one of these being delivered tomorrow I'm so excited!! I agree the 3-14x is the way to go starting at 5X can be too much and the ranges you will be shooting with this devices capabilities 20X is not needed.

[@poolee77]

Keep in mind anything that needs active IR isn't going to completely "own the night", maybe against people without any NODs... it's going to light you up like a Christmas tree to anyone using Gen 3 devices.

[@Trumplican]

dont gen 3 nods use illuminators also? From what I remember gen 3 without an illuminator didn't work for shite unless there was moonlight or other ambient light.

[@poolee77]

@@Trumplican they're much less reliant on them than digital or older Gen 1 stuff, where you need them all the time. As long as there is some starlight they work very well, you may need an Illuminator in a building or a dense forest. It's why passive aiming without a laser or illluminator is such a big deal now.

[@Trumplican]

@@poolee77 ahh gotcha

[@poolee77]

@@Trumplican yeah they're pretty good. On nights with a full moon the moon looks like a sun basically, as in you shouldn't point the NODS at it very long to avoid image burn in. You only need a little starlight for them to work well.

[@Trumplican]

@@poolee77 ive never tried the newer stuff think i had the pvs-7 when I was in i just remember the lack of depth perception really messed me up especially driving the bradley at night

[@holystromboli]

I have had multiple problems with my 5-20 magnification. (Battery issues, zero hold issues and the slot covers not closing down) Adding to the reliability issues of this digital optic is the need for offset mbus and red dot. If you don't already own extras, the cost can grow significantly. You are 100% correct about the IR illuminator. Mine broke within roughly 2 weeks of purchase.

[@ralphcramdon3133]

Got the 5×20 good info thanks have coyote problem here on the farm can't wait for the bullet customers

[@pinkmist-xy3kn]

I pray you're feeling better and quick recovery.

[@achall29]

Been wanting this for awhile and thank you. I'll look into an ATN but i dont need all those different video options, just want to see and shoot at night.

[@MHGuncollector]

Man I am SO glad to see this review. I have been on the fence about buying this exact scope. This helps tremendously. At what yardage does the pixels become distorted?

[@jeffreychapman6674]

First of all, hope you all get well soon. Secondly, I bought the binocs too, so I could use a spotter to feed range data to the scope. Complicated, but doable. Love the binos, they are pretty nice. You are right, you need to spend time with this set up. Also, mine’s on a fairly non portable weapon system, a heavy 24 inch 6.5 Grendel AR. Wouldn’t want to be running around with it, but if I can stay hidden...

[@ZebraActual]

For hunting at night (where it's legal) it's fine... but in a combat situation using an illuminator you're a walking neon sign at night saying "here i am! shoot me!"

[@enigmarocker]

I agree. Anyone reviewing IR NV setups with a combat role in mind usually fails to mention how you are a Christmas tree to anyone else running NVGs as well. I would prefer thermal at this point even though that too has its cons.

[@ZebraActual]

@@enigmarocker curious as to the cons of thermal?

[@SoWe1]

@@ZebraActual can't look through glass as an example

[@gsxr1189]

Battery life for another example and it's not the battery life that's the problem it's the weight of the batteries needed to power the unit for an extended period of time. A PVS14 can run 50hrs on a single AA but a thermal monocular like the China Skeet for example runs 1.5 hrs on a CR123. A PVS14 can run all night for 2 weeks straight on 2 ounces of batteries but a Thermal would take 4 lbs worth.

[@DannyWalker1949]

I'm thinking bout getting one of these for my Bergara B-14. I Hog hunt here in East Texas. Amazon has a Great sorta of a sale on it right now. The ATN X Sight 4K Pro comes with a BOG Tripod and I've been checking them out also, So I hit the Button a bit ago and bought it all.....👍🏼👍🏼

[@benjaminrush722]

covid surviver here so bad I had to have a test to know I had it

[@clamum]

Lmao. Fucking Covid hysteria. I'm very confident when everyone was getting sick around here (and elsewhere I'm sure) in January 2020 it was Covid, not the flu. My parents were sick for 3 weeks and my dad said it was harder to breathe (they were late 60s), and I had a deep voice (lol) for a day and a half, that's it. So yeah, very confident it was Covid based on time frame and symptoms. No hysteria until we were told it was COVID and MILLIONS will die. Fuck this year.

[@nutnfancy]

Totally agree, here's my update and rail session against the commie Covid lockdowns and mandates: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXq2nmaMermsg80

[@datboi__]

@@clamum so you just know more than all these scientists/subject matter experts and all the data they've studied, and the actual cases/DNA they've observed is just all b.s and they're absolutely wrong right? But we should trust some random person who hasn't done any actual studies or gathered real data/information on the subject? Sure, sounds like a solid plan 😭 Just cause you don't understand something or it doesn't make sense to you doesn't mean it inherently doesn't make sense or that something fishy is going on. Maybe you just don't understand it enough and maybe it is a such a complex topic (i.e. virology) that your average person couldn't understand it anyways? You should google/learn about the dunning-kruger effect, that explains everything going on here. It also explains why so many people distrust the gov/scientists about covid. It's because they aren't experts in the matter so they misunderstand/don't understand certain information and interpret it as not making sense. And since it doesn't make sense to them (probably because they don't understand how viruses work and it is very complicated), they think it must be part of some sort of agenda. Then they take it one step further and start to think that what the experts/media are saying must be to further this agenda (not because it is actual factual information) "The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias in which people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really are. Essentially, low ability people do not possess the skills needed to recognize their own incompetence. The combination of poor self-awareness and low cognitive ability leads them to overestimate their own capabilities"

[@clamum]

@@datboi__ I understand the fact that Covid is roughly deadly to a strong flu (less than 0.5% death rate). This hysteria for a virus of that magnitude is unhinged. I know a hell of a lot more than the average scared shitless drone that watches mainstream news.

[@datboi__]

@@clamum so you don't understand the dunning kruger effect hahaha

[@HelgeAdam]

Even if the light that comes with it doesn't break on you it gives you almost no range at all. Definitely agree that a new IR light is a necessity. That was the first thing I got for mine. The thing I like the most about the Camera is having the ability to zero and save a bunch of different profiles, so if you hunt from a hide at 50m you can zero a profile at 50m, no need to guesstimate hold over (or whatever you call it) then go and zero another profile at 100m or whatever range you typically use it at. Also if you have a QD mount and can mount it to different rifles or a rifle with different calibers then just create profiles for the different rifles or calibers so no need to zero if you put it on another one of your setups. I have a Blaser so changing caliber is quick and easy and the QD mount mounts the same every single time on all the different barrels. On the down side, the wifi isn't very good, streaming from the camera is laggy and it takes time to connect your phone or device. But you're probably not gonna use that much anyway.

[@Mbalta001]

Finally!!! My hypothesis is that this ATN scope with a 45 degree offset red dot would be the best setup

[@nokiot9]

The thing is so heavy you’d have a hell of a time re centering after each shot canting it

[@Mbalta001]

@@nokiot9 pair it with a Atom Arms lightweight AR - add a surefire light and warcomp...? Could be a great setup option for non spec-ops dudes for up to 500 yards - I would probably never shoot past 300 yards unless the scope is ‘that good’..

[@nokiot9]

@@Mbalta001 the issue for me would be the lighter the rifle the more this set up will throw off your recentering. And whenever you cant to 45 and back it’s gonna be hell every single shot. On my “real rifle” which is a FN20s (not a light rifle) it pulls hard on my 45 red dot. You won’t really get it until you try it. Duct tape a brick to your top rail and you’ll see what I mean.

[@Mbalta001]

@@nokiot9 0.78 lbs is the difference. Not sure what mounting height and tip/butt position would impact vertical balance, I’m sure there’s a way to off-set

[@nokiot9]

@@Mbalta001 I didn’t think about that. I DO have an a1 upper so I gotta rise it above it and that raised its center or side tip BIG time. So maybe that’s what’s making it “heavier”

[@rev-mikemckay9750]

Sorry, always enjoyed most of your vids. But, with all the trolls commenting on other's posts, gotta go. I know, I won't be missed, but, just letting you know I did enjoy them. You won't miss one out of 836K.

[@mbridewell1010]

Pro Tip for everyone looking to buy the 3-14x. Not sure the bezel size on the one reviewed here by nutfancy. Buy the Buttler Creek Size 51 (2.575-Inch, 65.4mm) and drill a 1/4 to 3/8" hole dead center. Once on during really bright days close it. This will effectively increase your focal plain. This will allow you to pretty much set and forget the focal eye adjustment. I can confirm this works very well and is a cheap upgrade.

[@GF_Burke]

Loved my ATN 4K pro Tested in Idaho desert. It's 18hr of battery, don't really need a battery pack. Also had the ABL. Worked bad ass. You DO want a good Hog IR light. Another $100. Another 1lb. 800-1K yards, can see eyes like stars. I never used the rubber eye piece. Sold only to do another build. I'll go ATN thermal next to save weight.

[@johncostello2948]

Nutnfancy slingin' lead after sundown! Love it when Nutn uses the megaphone.

[@nokiot9]

I have one. Love running it on my 22. It’s amazing. You can type in the ballistics, flag your target with the ABL, and it hits. Every. Single. Time. After you zero it tho. The auto zero is just amazing

[@nokiot9]

It weighs more than than my TC22 lol. Especially with the IR and ABL. And the complexity. It’s insane. You will NOT use this in combat. I don’t care how nerdy you are. It’s fiddly and heavy, and cumbersome but it’s a surgeons tool, a robot surgeon

[@nokiot9]

And no. I’ve never needed an external power source. Even at all day range trips. And you won’t be lugging this around and shooting it off hand. When I hunt with it I bring a shooting stick because it’s very hard to steady it on a light rifle.

[@sickjohnson]

Thanks for the video Nutn...hope you and your family are doing well ASAP!

[@libertyHammerNM]

Thank you Nutnfancy. This is a helpful and important video. Looking forward to any updates you may provide on this product and other night vision you may try out..

[@SamuelA3]

Thanks for the great video nutnfancy. Don't let the rona get ya down. Get better soon nutfancy fam.

[@grandmastergooch]

Went the ATN Thermal route, just ordered(the cheapest one), primarily for small game hunting but in a rwol, I have a cheap handheld "night vision" which should double as a "hey do they have night vision?" option. I will play around for a week and take the same steps before it gets mounted on a 10/22... Also good video, you always know how to keep me thinking even if sometimes you might be insufferable but hey, you're doing good things and can't complain too much.

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

Earlier today I was watching the channel 9 Hole Reviews test the French FR-F1 rifle with a crapy scope and somehow KZbin brought me here.

[@radioace318la]

Thank you for the work you put into this review. I found it super helpful. Signed Us Cheap Bastards.

[@christisking1576]

I own one of these. It’s just a digital camera with a cheap Chinese processor. The device has a better chance of dying from a virus than any of us.

[@glennogborn4692]

I caught covid-19 right off the bat, back when the department of health enforced quarantines. I quarantined on my houseboat that was anchored in the river swamp. Hog hunted the whole time.

[@ios-Abdullah]

Love this night vision scope

[@social3ngin33rin]

Seems like a great NV device but I hate internal batteries. If it doesn't use a standard battery size, it limits to buying/relying on the *1* company to provide us with a replacement when the degradation of it is too much to hold a significant charge. I wonder how much replacement batteries are, and how serviceable it is. This seems very fun to play with :)

[@BobTheBuilder-fs4rj]

I have the 1080 p version played with it a little when i bought it . Its been in my safe for 4 years . Bought the cheap thermal version last year 1200 dollars . Took it out back saw a bunch of white figures in the field took me a minute to figure out it was 12 deer . It works good you should compare them . Havent used them enough to give an opinion . I need to play with my tools more . But i always seem to be working . Nice review

[@nancyhayes5905]

Glad to see you are recovering Col. Merry Christmas! Danny Hayes LEO.

[@kencaton6377]

IR is great. just remember, if your shooting at bad guys and they have a NVD. they will see your IR and you might have a bad night.

[@toddinfl]

Go read the one star reviews. Nothing but problems and when SHTF there will be no customer service or return policy. Spend more and get quality. Also, with IR lights people can see you if they have NV or FLIR. No thanks.

[@EthanBlakeProductions]

I’m actually shocked the desert didn’t break your ATN. I’ve seen quite a few of the earlier models shit the bed from 5.56 and 308 recoil. I’m glad the company has improved their product.

[@bevinfisher2732]

Great reviews as always thank you for your Dedication👍🏿

[@dekstehnrasta741]

Thank you Nutn, I've been weighing whether or not to get an ATX product, but there are not really any helpful reviews. Until now.

[@ambee514]

Nutn... stop! I have been on the fence about buying this for a few weeks now, my wallet doesn't want me to buy it yet.

[@mpeugeot]

Get the 5-20x refurbished from the factory for $619. Your wallet will thank you, unless you it in you to wait for a thermal scope.

[@gunwrites6222]

Bought this exact model ~6-8months after it came on the market/available to all(not when announced at Shot Show). Mounted it on my SIG MCX. Was very excited. Firmware had already gone through a couple of updates so I had to do that before use. Had some issues. Updated yet another version days later(ATN email notifications). Problems with unit freezing. Returned for another. Updated it again to latest OS. Worked better, was impressed, but still experienced occasional freezing issues even with latest update, then it locked up for good, DOA. I returned the scope for money back. Why should I pay to be the "beta tester" when clearly the 'scope' was not ready for prime time. Since then ATN has tweaked the units and the software much. I'm glad Nutnfancy had a better experience than I did. I've clearly been waiting for the bugs to get worked out and will definitely try again come Spring/Summer. I was very impressed with the night vision mode, quite clear. I envision(pun?) it helping tremendously with the coyote problems we have at the ranch.

[@social3ngin33rin]

@36:37 it's almost 1 year mark!!! :D

[@PAXthe4Th]

get well soon Nutn great Nightvision finaly

[@anchorbait6662]

I know it sounds weird, but I always think of my new piece of kit or gear almost like having a new girlfriend. You gotta find out how she works, how you work with her. When she's being fussy how to make it better. What she likes and doesn't like. Where all of her quirks and features are and most importantly where her power button is and how to find it in the dark. Is it just infatuation or will you still be fond of her after she's a little worn out with some Bubba Fett scars? Do you regret the "buy once cry once" strategy? - Keep up the good work Nutnfancy

[@Paelorian]

It sounds like this optic should be paired with a scope and quick-detach mounts, swapping to night vision when darkness comes. When the night vision optic isn't mounted on the rifle it can be in the pack recharging from an external battery back. Quick-detach mounts usually aren't perfect for zero repeatability, but the best ones are close enough for the ranges this night vision optic is best used at.

[@Hewardrv8]

Love ATN the x sight 4k is amazing! ( try it with the abl 1500 it's insane you can input your load data before hand and use the abl and you will be blown away how easy it is to shoot out to 1000 plus yards then back to 200 yards almost instantly) Thor Lt is hands down my favorite thermal night scope for grab and go with a canted sight it weighs 1.4lbs!!!!

[@patrickoneill6821]

Night Vision Guys have these on sale with a free ATN QD mount, also they offer financing ;). Got mine last week, I like it.

[@skyking9248]

You will absolutely NOT have to use the eye piece I don’t know why anyone would say you do. When I throw it on the scope it reduces vis and makes the screen look much smaller. I dont need to use it at night or day. Legit useless. No idea why anyone would use it. Good tip on the C17👍🏻

[@hacunamatata6802]

Get someone to aim their IR illuminator from down range toward your NV. Are you blinded? If they are shining sideways to you can you detect them? Or what they are illuminating?

[@gsxr1189]

Turning on an illuminator power powerful enough to use this NV scope would to a gen 3 NV device look like you've just turned on the Bat signal. So yes they can see you.

[@Tunnelrat6666]

The best thing about this scope is the ABL-1500 add on LRF

[@kingrider75]

Lot of bad reviews on these but I must have been one of the lucky ones. Haven’t had a single issue with mine in 2 years

[@AllAhabNoMoby]

Just followed the link to OpticsPlanet. They say ATN have discontinued this model.

[@ctrlaltdebug]

Does nutnfancy wait for stuff to be discontinued before releasing the review just to troll?

[@MrBababoowe]

Any of the ATN night sights are the tits. I have this one and the ATN thermal, dont waist your money on the thermal

[@SitNSpinRecords]

Just ordered one from optics planet 4K pro with xtra battery pack and 42” soft rifle case for under $650

[@Niceguy7289]

How come you don't have 2 million subs? Really nice content also 2nd channel is very good!!

[@krismartin1181]

I think he had 1.6 at least at one time

[@joshuanightvision1181]

Finally got my night vision set up Got a sionyx aurora pro in fact it lives up to the expectation of moonless starlight tested it in overcast no moon condition with gain set to +2.0 only downside is it is 720p and in this situation it needs to be set to 24 fps but the coolest thing is I could use it with no IR would send it to you for review but I am having too much Fun

[@wpherigo1]

Glad to help. Good work, Nutn!

[@joshuakg5ptt225]

Just subscribed been watching the gun and knife reviews since way back love the topic of night vision been saving up in a rainy day fund for a night vision camera of my own going to purchase a sionyx aurora black would purchase a pro model but the price tag for starlight only capability is a little pricey going to try starting a new review channel once I've got the camera thanks for many years of inspiration and informative youtube videos

[@46dgarrison]

I just saw the Wraith mini the other day here on the KZbin. Looks freakin awesome!!!! By the way, FJB FKH LET’S GOOOOOO BRANDON!!!!!!! SHIB TO THE MOOOOON🚀🌙

[@bigdaddymicah4468]

Love your reviews. Would love to see a review on the x sight ltv. And thor lt 160 and 320. My whole family has the covid too. Hope your feeling better!!!

[@sonicnofadz]

Finally...now get your hands on some thermals, will blow your friggin mind. Sorry to hear about the wuflu, keep on truckin

[@OLDBD1]

Thanks for all you do .

[@outlander330cc]

You must have gotten a good one, I had two friends order them to try and the both went fuzzy when bumped slightly. ATN is just not a quality company, but you're also not paying the price of quality. I'm sticking with my Pulsar thermal. The detection with thermal is just amazing. Night vision is cool, but thermal is badass.

[@johnthomas4096]

Here is what they Don't tell you: 1) requires a Micro SD card that is not included. 2) there are multiple directions on the website to download and install firm ware. each set of directions is different and none them work 3) you have to have an IBM computer to interface with the scope. 4) They do not tell you in the booklets (and videos) how to return from the submenus to the main screen.

[@thewiredfox2691]

The PCR test is 'adjustable.' It 'amplifies' the things you are looking for. If you don't amplify enough, you find none. If you amplify too much, you ALWAYS find what you are looking for. You may have a cold (also a Corona virus).

[@shroom903]

You need the atn x sight ltv. No blutooth, wifi or range finding. Still records without audio and has 1 shot zero. Cheaper and lighter

[@mclovin1033]

POU suggestions: Overwatch/roadblock for a community at night.