ATN X-Sight Pro Smart Day/Night Hunting Scope w/Ballistics Calc, 3864x2218 Resolution, Video Record, Wi-Fi, 18hrs+ Battery

My use case:I opted for getting this with the ABL range finder accessory. I'm very happy with this product so far. Great value for the price. Worth the money even if interested in only one or two of its many features. I use this on a high powered 25 cal PCP air rifle for hunting rabbits birds etc. Prior to the ATN, I didn't like how fiddly it was to pick up a range finder, range a target, put the info into Chairgun/Strelok (Ballistics calculator), determine hold over/under, the set scope for the shot, awe... the animal is gone... This seemed like a better, faster way. A bit of a steep learning curve for the ballistics calculator. I was NOT disappointed, this IS a better way .Memo to the traditionalists:Glass scopes will always have a place in the industry. However, this type of technology will inevitably overwhelm the market space in much the same way DSLRs now dominate the SLR/film camera market or how electric cars are gradually taking over the roads as battery endurance improves. This technology has arrived! now go enjoy it. Be sure to bias that enthusiasm with my section on optical quality though =]Night VisionThis is an IR camera based night vision technology not a thermal camera and performs fantastically! There are some great YouTube videos distinguishing the difference. IR illumination is required. Mine came with an illumination device in the box. The Illuminator takes CR123a batteries and are not re-chargable. After market re-chargeables may be available. Stock illuminator is very adequate out to 150-200 yards or so, target identification gets a little tricky out past that distance depending on animal size, deer vs racoon, vs rat, etc.Optical QualityThe optical quality for this scope is probably the weakest element of this still fantastic product. It is not as good as a comparable 5x20 glass scope of similar price point. That said, its good enough to identify your target (hunting) and if tuned correctly, take a very extended ethical shot. If you want to admire an animal from a distance with this, it may not be for you (though i do enjoy bird watching with it at my feeder). I was happily surprised that this product will digital zoom past 20x all the way to about 50x (grainy but nice to have)Software stabilityI have read numerous articles about this scope crashing etc. It crashed and crashed hard on me the first day i got it. The customer service and support for the product was excellent (available Saturdays by email), as are the user guides are posted on YouTube. After a factory software install, i was back in business. I have only had this scope for a few days, so stability jury is still out. Another nice feature is you can save your ballistics data to the SD card, have several profiles ballistics for multiple rifles. I recently switched between rifles and found the one shot zero feature very nice (i still took a couple of shots, but zeroing is a breeze).Ballistics Calculator (Built-in vs ABL Ranger finder)This was my primary motivation for this product. Again, i bought the ABL range finder accessory for this. IF you are not familiar with ballistics calculation theory in general, you WILL most likely fail at using this feature with any success. This scope will expedite the calculation and aimpoint but it will not make up for lack of knowledge in this subject. There is a built-in range finder but its method of calculation uses measuring the height of a known object at a distance. The height must be known for this to work. There are some built in presets (deer, and other animals). The laser range finder is fantastic. There are also some great YouTube videos contrasting these two methods. A great feature; if you are zoomed way in, range a very distant target compared to your scope's zero, the aimpoint shift, rather than dropping out the bottom of the field of view, the image frustum is adjusted to the aimpoint at the same zoom level. This may be confusing at first but an excellent user interface choice by the designers. I would recommend tweaking the BC between very short and very long distances (distances you expect to shoot at) to ensure that the bullet drop matches what its supposed to be. This feature takes a bit of time and effort to tune it in, but once it is it will not disappoint. The ABL range finder has an aimpoint that is different from the scope's aimpoint so when you range the target, the rangefinder crosshair will likely be slightly off center from your scope's zero, its not bad at all but a bit confusing at first. UPDATE: when the ballistics calculator is turned on, it will report the number of inches of drop and windage based on the range and shooting angle inputs. You can use these numbers against your trusty old ballistics calculator to sanity check weather everything is working right. Try this a several distances (i did 25,75,100,150 yards). Since i use for pellets not bullets the GL ballistics model was chosen, still different from pellet. using my GS model in chairgun, i biased the BC on the ATN scope till the two calculators matched within a half inch or so. PUNCHLINE, you can make the GL model work for pellets this way.Ease of use (Hunting, Weight, User Interface)Scope with laser rangefinder and ir illuminator starts to get heavy, over 3lbs. so consider if you want to lug 3+ lbs around with you on a hunt. (UPDATE: Ive been using this now for a while and don't mind the weight) User interface is a little busy but there are a lot of features packed into this scope. Software designers did a fairly decent job of it (custom shortcuts would be nice). Once you learn your way around its not so bad. Once setup correctly, quickly ranging a target and getting the aimpoint figured out is fast and hassle free. The ABL range finder aim point will not likely be in parallel with the scope's zero. The result is the apoint for accurate range readings will likely change over distance, calibrate ABL range finder aimpoint to the center of the range of distances you expect to shoot and you'll be good. Using the scope at night leaves one of my eyes' night vision ruined while the other in tact, so when pulling away from the scope, it leaves me a bit wonky eyed for a bit (My eys are 43 years old so your results may vary) The daytime brightness of the screen is great no issues seeing it during the day. There is a rubber boot that covers the view screen and helps screen viability during day while pointed into the sun.Video/Photo recording:haven't messed with this really. There are lots of videos out there on this that illustrate this, check then out Really nice and easy to take videos and photos through the scope though in comparison to aftermarket products to bolt a go-pro, cellphone, or camera to your glass scope, many of which cost upwards of an additional 300$. This product is way easier to use in that regard and cheaper all around.UPDATE 4/29/3030 Cell phone app: Obsidian 4 version 1.42I found this app to be pretty worthless. Lots of video lag unusable for shooting with. It wont let you enter ballistics BC below 0.1 (pellets typically are 0.02-3ish). NOTE: you can enter correct BC through the scope itself. not sure why the app doesnt match this. you cant edit all the features through the app and the user interface is slightly different.

Absolutely fantastic!This is my fourth ATN scope. I started with a first-generation X-Sight and then moved on to two 4k X-Sights. I’ve been using this scope for a few months now, and it’s incredible—worth every penny. The optics are crystal clear, and the reticles are easy to use, providing clear visibility during the day and night. The accuracy is dead on.The integration of the range finder and scope makes this a formidable tool. Simply measure the distance by pressing a key, and ensure that ballistic calculations are active. Done!I’m particularly impressed with the battery life of this scope. The first-generation models required external power, but this one doesn’t show any battery usage after an entire night in the blind. The build quality is solid, and it looks fantastic on my precision rifle. With this setup, I can confidently shoot feral hogs in the head at 200 yards, even in the dark. The picture is incredibly clear and defined, which is why I prefer this setup for static hunting (like from a blind) over a thermal scope on an AR.

PREFACE - Before buying I literally read every single review on Amazon and read countless others on other websites, along with numerous videos. So below I will also address some of the previous concerns I’d read about from other reviewers (Spoiler Alert – ATN has obviously fixed or corrected everything thing that I’d read about). ;-)NIGHT VISION - Is Amazing!!!Basically, the night vision I’m seeing certainly seems to be VERY comparable to other “Night Vision” Scopes that cost MUCH more ($2K to $3K). So I am VERY impressed so far. Also unlike “regular optical night vision” (which is green) this system (which looks gray scale) does NOT get damaged if left out in the sun, nor does it have to be protected from light. Plus, the same scope is used during the day (double bonus). And, even when the infra-red illuminator is OFF…I was actually surprised…it was still MUCH better than I thought it would be (it does NOT need much light to be effective). So then, when the infra-red Illuminator is turned ON (even at its lowest power)….it really lights up everything like it is daylight when it is pitch dark. I am SUPER impressed. It’s so good, I’m going to mount it to Quick Disconnect Rings, so I can use it as a Night Vision Monocular (even when not attached to a firearm or airgun.MULTIPLE ‘PROFILES’ -What a game changer…something only a digital scape can do. Essentially, a person can enter different Profiles for different firearms or Airguns and/or ammo…and with a Quick Disconnect (sold separately) it with be a cinch to switch.MICRO SD (sold separately, I got a SanDisk Ultra Plus 64GB)It is important to READ all instructions (which I did), where my friend did not. He and few reviews said they had Micro SD problems…well it’s important to do the Formatting in the Scope (it likes that). Plus, it will also be nice, as a person can "backup" their profiles to the Micro SD card, too.FIRMWARE UPDATES -Again, it’s important to READ all instructions…every single thing I’d read about or saw as an early model 2018 “glitch” has obviously been addressed with Firmware Updates. There was a Firmware Update for mine…and right away I got a super cool “Smart Reticle” that I did not have 1 minute earlier. So follow the instructions. And that “Smart Reticle” changes as you Zoom…again, things that only a digital scope can do.TWO (2) LIL’ ISSUES - That Oliver Vallero at ATN Corp Clarified and Fixed for Me…The USB A to USB-C charging cable that came was way too big to fit in the Scope’s USB-C slot. My buddy that also bought one, a day after I told him about mine…his also came with a USB-C that was too big. He and I are both Apple Techs, so we know it was not a matter of being tight…it was too big. Yet, being and Apple Level III Tech we both had other USB-C cords I/we could use until Oliver sends out a new cable. Plus, I supposed I could have cut away on the plastic on the USB-C end, but I’ll wait and see. 2nd thing…Oliver mentioned that the Manual’s suggested torque of 38 in.-lbs. was too MUCH for the Fixing Screw. So for everyone out there use 22-25 in.-lbs. / 2.485-2.824 Nm for the 30mm Scope Fixing Screw…and for the 30mm Scope Ring Screws, use 15 in.-lbs. / 1.694 Nm. Then finally, for the Infra-Red Illuminator use 22-25 in.-lbs. / 2.485-2.824 Nm for the Fixing Screw, and the Infra-red Illuminator Ring Screws use 12 in.-lbs. / 1.355 Nm.PHOTOS & VIDEOS -I’m really not planning on using it for photo’s or recording video to the SD card (but broadcasting to an iPad might be interesting with shooting buddies).WI-FI & ATN OBSIDIAN 4 App (Tips & Tricks) -The Obsidian 4 App is great for me and works GREAT with the iPhone 11 Pro. I’ve got it set up with a mount that holds my iPhone 11 Pro around my neck and puts the screen where I can see it like a heads up display w/no-hands…so for hunting rats at night…I just put the Umarex Synergis w/ATN X-Sight 4K Pro on a Tripod w/a Vanguard U-Yoke ($14.99 w/Free shipping) and I do NOT even have to look through the scope…I can just watch my iPhone and when the rats come out…POP. This is sooooooo cool! Well, that was long and detailed, but that’s me…hope it helps others! :-)