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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.  Like you, I have avoided traditional military style 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.  And it's an electronic device but we were happy to find that its 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 your gun.  A "TV" that can see in total darkness as it did in our testing.  Although seemingly complex at first, you'll soon learn and master the 4k Pro features. It will take some practice and use.

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.  They will provide a significant advantage to you if WROL ensues.  May they never be needed.

ATN X Sight 4K digital night vision selection: https://shrsl.com/2nccc

ATN X Sight 4K 3-14x Digital NV, the rec'd version: https://shrsl.com/2ncc3  https://amzn.to/36fxhjY

ATN X Sight 4K 5-20x Digital NV:   https://shrsl.com/2ncc5    https://amzn.to/33neS2Q

Portable battery you'll always carry as a backup:  https://amzn.to/3lhF8BO

Top Rec'd TNP Laser Rangefinder, Leica CRF 2400 new model:  https://shrsl.com/2nbic

Sig Sauer "Opmod" Kilo rangefinder, good, less expensive: https://shrsl.com/2nbifATN 1,000 yard 

Auxiliary Ballistic Laser Rangefinder (shown): https://shrsl.com/2nbhy

Other non tested night vision options, as of yet:  https://shrsl.com/2nbir

SightMark Photon RT 4.5-9x42S:  https://shrsl.com/2nbgw

SightMark Photon RT 6-12x50:  https://shrsl.com/2nbiv    

ATN info page, shown:  https://www.atncorp.com/x-sight4k-pro-day-night-rifle-scope-3-14x

ATN Tutuorial videos:  https://manual.atncorp.com/x-sight-4k/#idpreparing-the-device

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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 capabilies: ATN X Sight 4K digital night vision selection: https://shrsl.com/2nbh9 https://amzn.to/3miT6ES ATN X Sight 4K 3-14x Digital NV, the rec'd version: https://shrsl.com/2n9tl https://amzn.to/36fxhjY ATN X Sight 4K 5-20x Digital NV: https://shrsl.com/2nbht https://amzn.to/33neS2Q Rec'd laser rangefinder, Leica CRF 2400 new model: https://shrsl.com/2nbic Sig Sauer Opmod Kilo rangefinder, good, less expensive: https://shrsl.com/2nbif ATN 1,000 yard Auxiliary Ballistic Laser Rangefinder (shown): https://shrsl.com/2nbhy Other non tested night vision options, as of yet: https://shrsl.com/2nbir SightMark Photon RT 4.5-9x42S: https://shrsl.com/2nbgw SightMark Photon RT 6-12x50: https://shrsl.com/2nbiv ATN info page, shown: https://www.atncorp.com/x-sight4k-pro-day-night-rifle-scope-3-14x ATN Tutuorial videos: https://manual.atncorp.com/x-sight-4k/#idpreparing-the-device

Comments

Pedro

This should be very interesting. Hope the video covers battery usage and solutions.

Ben H.

Woah! Watching later! Thanks, Nutn!

Harrison Nobles

What donation level is elite? I have been a patreon for 3yrs.

The Nutnfancy Project

I don't have donation levels here...all get full access. But long term donors like you are indeed special, I'll include you next round. I'm just going down the list as shown by Patreon...do you guys like being shown?

Ben H.

I've been eyeing this one or sightmark varieties so this review is appreciated.

Harrison Nobles

I dont mind it. I just wasn't sure if I needed to up it to another level. Elite donor has that 2nd kind of cool feeling to me😂

neely williams

How would you compare a weapon mounted system to a head mounted system

T Boy

Great video...cant tell you how many NV youtube videos I have watched and felt like I was going to regret my purchase. Maybe time to finally drop the coin now we have a trusted source. Curious of the effect muzzle flash had on it and more important your vision after a shot with excessive flash?

Jamie Ayers

Great info. Hope you and the family kick the wu flu quickly.

Greg Malcom

I'm debating getting a PVS14 plus IR rifle laser for $3000. Can't decide if it will be a MUST have item in the near future for a 50+ year old. Thoughts welcome.

The Nutnfancy Project

You rock Harrison. I humbly accept whatever you're comfortable with and treat the funds carefully. Maybe later I'll do a high level or something. I don't really know what I'm doing in Patreon though; the whole thing is confusing to me1

The Nutnfancy Project

Head mount more versatile but not sure how it could interface with a sight. I have no experience in them because we didn't use NV in my USAF weapon systems.

Greg Malcom

I would love my name shown. My kids could see it after I'm gone. (I should be coming up soon as I started supporting the first year, though Patreon unsubscribed me at one time.)

The Nutnfancy Project

Thanks T Boy. I did not notice much problem with the flash. The screen will white out if shown a bright light but recovers quickly.

Casey Jones

I’ve been looking at this scope for a year. Thanks for the review Nutn

Jerome J

glad you've reviewed this because I'm just not going to tape $10k worth of optics & electronic to a $1500 helmet anytime soon.

Jerome J

feel better soon.

Tygre

Get well soon, Colonel, to you and the whole family.

Andrettski

Great info, just got to consider my budget vs what level of LE protection we're getting down to. But doesn't the light you must use in total darkness give away your position as a shooter? In the urban setting with ambient light looks fantastic though. Get well Nutn family.

Matthew

I have an older version of this and it works ok. The biggest issue is that you have it mounted to your rifle and you have to look through it to see. That’s not good if you’re walking around. I got a PVS-14 a few years ago and that’s a much better option for me. I leave the PVS-14 strapped to my head and I can see all the time. I just aim through an Aimpoint PRO on my rifle and it works well. I’ve shot coyotes out to about 140 yards. I shot two hogs in the past month at about 50 yards. I shoot raccoons at 50 yards easily. I haven’t tried anything like 250 or 300 yards, but I’m in the Houston area, so we usually don’t have shots that far unless you’re hunting along a power line. I think the PVS-14 provides a lot more capabilities and a single battery will last up to 60 hours.

Matthew

Keep in mind that this thing will be mounted to your rifle. In order to see, you’re going to have to have your rifle up and you’ll have to look through it. With a PVS-14, you just strap it to your head and you can see all the time. Usually without using IR light as well if the moon or stars are out. That really helps if you are walking or if you don’t want to hold your rifle up the whole time. See my other post below yours.

Scott Reichard

The links dont work for optics planet

Todd Strelka

Wow, I can't wait to see this.

Lon N

Awesome review that covered my questions about the need for supplemental IR. I hope you will be posting a review of ATN's thermal scope options. I would be very spooky about IR illumination if there was any chance the bad guys also were using NV. Very tempting- but I would prefer a passive thermal sight over active IR illumination...even at 2x the price. Thank you Nutn! Does the curse of the desert kill WuFlu too?

Jonathan-James

Awesomeness, been waiting for an NV review. And I love the in depth detail. Thats why Nutn's reviews have been my go to for more than a decade . Thanks for another fantastic review Nutn.

Phake A'Count

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Have you seen some of those YT vids of air rifle rat hunting at night? That would be so cool.

Rob B

Finally! Thanks Nutn.

The Nutnfancy Project

THanks Brett. The IR illuminator can only be seen with another NV device. It will be invisible to everyone else.

The Nutnfancy Project

Good input on that Matthew. Is the PVS-14 used with IR setting on your Aimpoint or are you setting it on low?

Matthew

It has 4 night vision settings on the Aimpoint. I usually use it on 2 or 3 clicks from the off position. A note is that I got that optic a long time ago, but the MRO is probably a better option for use with night vision these days.

The Nutnfancy Project

"Thank you Nutn! Does the curse of the desert kill WuFlu too?" I wish! Copy that on thermal review. I'll keep it in mind but it's a bit pricey after this one. I would like to review the PVS-14 red dot option too.

The Nutnfancy Project

Yes I have and they are superbly entertaining. I should have mentioned "rat jihad" as I call it.

Matthew

If you want me to send the PVS-14, I will...but you can’t keep it for 6 months. Maybe 2 or 3 will be ok.

Robert Avery

Really looking forward to this review. Will definitely be watching later tonight. Keep up the great work Nutn.

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!

Trey

Awesome video, That NV scope looks sweet.

Ed Bratton

Would love to see you review the SiOnyx aurora on a helmet mount.

Rob B

Hey Ed. The guys over at T-Rex did a pretty good review on YouTube of the Sionyx not very long ago. Long story short, it works but has some lag between real time & the image you see.

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!

Josh Payne

Hey Nutn review the Olight PL Mini 2 on that G19! Keep up the great content

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.

Ed Bratton

Rob, I feel the Trex guys did a good review but their expectations might be higher than the average given they sometimes are running $40k NVG units.

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.

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...

Lee Harrell [W5GCF]

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!

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.

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.

The Nutnfancy Project

Thank you much Chase! Feeling better already but I can't smell anything anymore; taste reduced 50%.

The Nutnfancy Project

Hello Gilberto! You bet man, healing up ok on this end. Very happy you like the content.

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!

Trey

Always good to hear from you. I hope you and your family is doing better.

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.

Outrider950

That really sucks. Feel better soon.

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!

The Nutnfancy Project

Thanks Raymond, we're doing ok. I think you'll like this 4K sight, it works great at night.

Chase Ferguson

My buddy said the same thing he felt like his smell and taste wasn’t right again for a whole month 😂. But other wise he recovered just fine in 5 days

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.

Gary Boss

I bought a Bergara B-14 in .308 last year. Its a great and accurate rifle. You should have good luck with it.

Cyborg009

Sorry to learn you and yours have COVID. Watch your O2 levels—get a monitor! Get better soon!

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

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.

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.

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.

Curran Carini

Nutn cranking it out while he fight the WuFlu!!! who else is capable if that. Feel better Nutn!

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!

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.)

Andrettski

I apologize for my zero knowledge of NV gear. But that's why I'm a TNP'r to learn and gain knowledge. Thanks for the vid.

Jason Alexander

My wife thanks you for the Christmas gift ideas.

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

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.

RT Conrad

Welcome to the jungle

Jacob Leage

Thanks for the shoutout! Kick COVID to the curb, don’t push yourself too hard, get well dude.

Micah G

Thanks so much for the hard work nutn. And get well soon.

Tacticaldoodle

I used to like AA's for the commonality, now it's a nightmare. It's hard to remember to swap out the batts every couple years, turns out even sturdy lights can get taken out by a swelling compartment. I'm diggin' the newer commonality of 18650 or at the least, Cr123's.

The Nutnfancy Project

Thanks Adam...too funn! I'm doing pretty good just can't get past the congestion. Also no taste or smell so that sucks.

GrayMurse

I'd love to see a thermal review too! I was actually surprised that nutn' did NV instead of thermal. It seems like they're fairly close in terms of cost/weight, but thermal gives you full functionality it daylight and night time conditions (without additional IR), as well as positive target identification despite perfect camo (ideal for hog, deer, critter identification). Can't wait to add thermal or NV to my system. Keep up all the great work!

John Carmody

Very sorry to hear of you & Mrs N's +tivity for C19. Very much appreciate both of your contributions to my knowledge base over the past few yrs.as well as your Svc yr. Wife and I will pray for your speedy recoveries.As MD for 43 yrs I offer following fromSW Corner of Va BlueRidge....This disease has been in US since at least November 2019 Wife and I spent last Thanksgiving confined to bed for Flu like s/s of severe degree with fever ,chills,chest cold loss of smell all typical of C19..Reg Flu test Neg after 2 weeks ...Worse illneess I have had in 50 yrs including Major MI and Cabg 2007. Hundreds of others in EastTenn /SW VA had similar SS which persisted 6 weeks on avg .Many Health care wrkrs.No testing Available then for C19 .only rx then Z pac.

Idan Sicard

"and by the way, this is shit!" had to pause for 5 minutes to stop laughing. Would you go with a NV optic over thermal? i've been thinking of thermal just for easier identification of targets in cover such as bushes and tall grass as the heat shines.

Cory Risseeuw

Great info man. I was thinking but this really got me thinking about getting night vision gear. The cost can be pretty high depending on the options you choose. However when it comes to a tactical advantage it doesn't get much better than to be able to see at night. I vote big for more night vision reviews.

Daniel Herb

Well time to build out a new system! Thanks again Nutn :)