Choosing an infrared night vision scope suitable for hunting requires comprehensive consideration of many factors. Here are some suggestions:

Understand relevant laws and regulations

Different regions may have different regulations on the use of infrared night vision scopes. Before purchasing, be sure to understand local laws and regulations to ensure legal use to avoid unnecessary legal risks.

Determine the budget

The prices of infrared night vision scopes vary greatly. Generally speaking, products with better performance are relatively expensive. Determine your budget range so that you can choose the most suitable product within the range to avoid overspending or being unable to meet your needs due to insufficient budget.

Clear needs and usage scenarios

Hunting target: If you mainly hunt small animals, such as hares and squirrels, the magnification and observation distance requirements of the scope are relatively low; if it is large prey, such as wild boars and deer, a longer observation distance and higher magnification are required.

Hunting environment: If you often hunt in open grasslands or plains, you can choose a scope with a higher magnification and a relatively narrow field of view; if you hunt in complex terrain such as jungles and mountains, you need a larger field of view and better close-range observation capabilities, and you can choose a low-power or variable-power scope.

Pay attention to performance parameters

Magnification: Generally, 3-9x or 4-12x scopes are more commonly used in hunting, which can not only meet the needs of medium and close-range observation and shooting, but also take into account long-distance targets to a certain extent. However, the higher the magnification, the smaller the field of view and the higher the hand-held stability requirements. You can choose according to your actual situation.

Objective diameter: The larger the diameter of the objective lens, the more light enters, the brighter and clearer the image, but it will also increase the size and weight of the scope. Common objective lens diameters are 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, etc. Generally, objective lenses of about 40mm can provide good imaging effects in most hunting scenes.

Resolution: The higher the resolution, the clearer the image and the richer the details. It is very important for identifying prey and judging the timing of shooting. It is recommended to choose a device with a resolution of at least 720p.

Field of view: The larger the field of view, the wider the range that can be observed, and it is easier to find moving prey and the surrounding environment during hunting. Generally, a field of view of about 10 to 20 degrees is more suitable for hunting.

Detection distance and identification distance: Different infrared night vision scopes have great differences in the distance of detecting and identifying targets, and need to be selected according to the hunting target and environment. For example, for general hunting scenes, scopes with a detection distance of about 200-500 meters and an identification distance of about 100-300 meters can usually meet the needs.

Battery life: Hunting activities may last for a long time, so it is necessary to choose a scope with strong battery life to avoid frequent battery replacement during use. Generally speaking, products with a continuous working time of more than 20 hours are ideal.

Consider the type of scope

Active infrared night vision scope: The price is relatively low, the imaging effect is better, and it can work in a completely dark environment, but it needs to actively emit infrared light, which is easy to expose the position, and the observation distance is relatively close, generally about 200 meters.

Thermal imaging scope: It can detect targets at a farther distance, is not affected by bad weather and environment, and can clearly display the outline and position of the target, but the price is higher, the volume and weight are relatively large, and it can only observe the general outline, not the details.

Choose reliable brands and high-quality after-sales service

Brand reputation: Choose products from well-known brands, whose quality and performance are usually more guaranteed, such as Yukon River, Onik, Arrow, etc. You can learn about the reputation and product quality of different brands through the Internet, forums, friends' recommendations, etc.

After-sales service: High-quality after-sales service can make users more assured during use. If the product fails or has problems, it can be repaired or replaced in time. When purchasing, understand the brand's after-sales service policy, including warranty period, repair method, customer service response speed, etc.

Actual experience and evaluation

Trial: If conditions permit, you can try it before purchasing to actually feel the operation, imaging effect, comfort, etc. of the scope, so as to make a more accurate judgment.

Reference user evaluation and review: Check other users' evaluation and review of the product on the Internet to understand its advantages and disadvantages, performance, reliability, etc. in actual use, as a reference for purchase decisions.