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I've done some research and looked through the existing threads here. I know that the Apollo is a clip on to be used in front of an optic and the Zeus is a stand alone thermal weapon sight. My question for those of you that have experience with both is, which device is better suited to my style of hunting?
My current setup is a suppressed 6.8 sbr/pvs14/3xmag/eotech. I drive around in a truck or utv (or sometimes walk) with the nvd helmet mounted until I spot hogs. I prefer to then stalk within 30-60 yds, transition the pvs from helmet to weapon and shoot. However, about 25% of the time I am forced to take a longer shot, like if the hog(s) are moving rapidly away, about to enter cover, across a big creek, etc. The longest shot I have made to date with the pvs14/3x is approx 225 yds (thanks TLM for the Primos trigger sticks tip). But I prefer to get close if possible. I also have a tritium/fiber optic Acog (3.5x I think) that I can utilitze behind the Apollo, if that is the best route to go.
It seems my main need (relatively speaking, 1st world problems here) is a thermal unit that can be used to detect and positively identify pigs with (we have a cattle ranch), and then go get'em with the pvs. But it would also be great to have a unit that doubles as a weapon sight, as I also have a 16" 6.8 that I can utilize too.
I realize the W-1000 is an option too, and it is near the top of my list, as it is superb for scouting and perhaps it's only drawback is it's weight when used as a weapon sight. It may well be what is best suited for me. However, in order to run the permutations on this decision tree, I would like to determine which of the two gods would be preferred. Then I can weigh that option (no pun intended) against the W-1000. I am mainly looking at a 320 res unit, as my budget is approx $4k-$5k. My time frame for purchase is within the next week, so I'm eager to hear ya'lls opinions!
My current setup is a suppressed 6.8 sbr/pvs14/3xmag/eotech. I drive around in a truck or utv (or sometimes walk) with the nvd helmet mounted until I spot hogs. I prefer to then stalk within 30-60 yds, transition the pvs from helmet to weapon and shoot. However, about 25% of the time I am forced to take a longer shot, like if the hog(s) are moving rapidly away, about to enter cover, across a big creek, etc. The longest shot I have made to date with the pvs14/3x is approx 225 yds (thanks TLM for the Primos trigger sticks tip). But I prefer to get close if possible. I also have a tritium/fiber optic Acog (3.5x I think) that I can utilitze behind the Apollo, if that is the best route to go.
It seems my main need (relatively speaking, 1st world problems here) is a thermal unit that can be used to detect and positively identify pigs with (we have a cattle ranch), and then go get'em with the pvs. But it would also be great to have a unit that doubles as a weapon sight, as I also have a 16" 6.8 that I can utilize too.
I realize the W-1000 is an option too, and it is near the top of my list, as it is superb for scouting and perhaps it's only drawback is it's weight when used as a weapon sight. It may well be what is best suited for me. However, in order to run the permutations on this decision tree, I would like to determine which of the two gods would be preferred. Then I can weigh that option (no pun intended) against the W-1000. I am mainly looking at a 320 res unit, as my budget is approx $4k-$5k. My time frame for purchase is within the next week, so I'm eager to hear ya'lls opinions!