Reap-ir vs MKii image

i have read all the fuss about the reap ir for a while on here. Finally got to use one all weekend and all I can say is damn. I have already sold my Flir. I have found a really good deal on a used MKii 35mm Is the image the same? I see they have the same magnification and objective size. can't decide if I should just get their reap or there isn't that much of a difference bc I don't care about the helmet mount or weight part. I'm concerned about the image. Is it the same?

The MK II housing is very solid and nice much like the Reap-IR but little bigger and a few more OZ's in weight.

Image wise the Reap-IR wins by a slight edge ( do to special lens on Reap) but it's no huge difference between them.

I upgraded to the Reap from the MKII for the ability to mount it to 4 different guns and hold 4 different zeroes and also work as a monocular. Image wise I don't consider it noticeably better though it apparently is. But the view through the MKII is still crazy good. They're both 35mm 12 micron 640 scopes. Maybe if I looked through both side by side I would notice but I don't think its much better image wise at all.

If u want a rugged tough scope to mount to 1 rifle with an awesome view and u can get a great price on the MKII, then id say that's the route to go. If u want to also use it as a monocular and on multiple guns, get the Reap. But that's just my experience with them (had the MKII for about a year. Upgraded to reap a month or so ago). Good luck let us know what u decide!

The mkii doesn't hold multiple zeros? I thought it did that's kind of a big deal to me bc I use my Flir on 3 different setups depending on where I'm hunting

The MK II only stores one zero. And the reticle X and Y axis changes from factory setting to achieve zero are not given, so you can't scribble down the change need to go from gun #1 to #2 either. I suppose you could count clicks, and then write down the changes required to go from zero on gun #1 to #2,#3, etc.

JPK

JPK said:

. I suppose you could count clicks, and then write down the changes required to go from zero on gun #1 to #2,#3, etc.

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That would be pretty difficult bc the click values are different depending on how much digital zoom you are at with each click adjustment. Actually, I guess u could do all adjustments at a set digital magnification.. it would just be one more thing to write down with the given changes. I think it's the more digital magnification the less each click adjusts the impact.

Yeah. I guess I'm just going to have to get the reap. I have tried for months to find a reason not to get it.

One more question. What about the mkiii does it hold multiple zeros?

Yes the MK III holds multiple zeros. But if your looking at 2.5x scopes the REAP-IR is the one to get for its smaller size and lighter weight.

I'm having this exact issue right now which one do I buy?

The Reap-IR and MKII have the same lens size, magnification and 12 micron core. The difference is the Reap has the same firmware as the MKIII, smaller. lighter and has the joystick instead of the turrets.

The REAP-IR also has a new and better lens material allowing, according to IR Defense, 17% more thermal return to pass through to the sensor. The end result is more detail, better resolution.

But, imo, the REAP-IR features I find really attractive are the smaller size and lighter weight as well as the Quick Menu feature of the joy stick control, which allows almost instant NUC and 2x zoom.

JPK