wigwamitus
LSB Active Member
The Zeus is a dedicated rifle scope and that is it's strength and if you want to optimize those strengths then use it as a rifle scope.
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You are talking about the thermal spotter function ... that is different. Typically the thermal spotter is a small, fit in your palm sized thermal with a small lens and hence large FOV. This is great for general detection of critters. Once you detect them, then you need to identify and then if ROE permit, engage.
Identification can possibly be done with the spotter or with a pvs-14 perhaps with a 3x magnifier ... or with another team member with an i2 scope or clipon or with your rifle mounted thermal scope.
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The helmet mounted thermal scanners on the civilian market are mostly new ... the Armasight q-14 and the Ir-defense "ir-patrol" ... these are purpose built to be mounted on helmets and both may also be weapons mounted and of course they may be handheld scanners as well. They are smaller and lighter and less bulkier than the Zeus.
The older FLIR PS-24, or PS-32 or EOTECH 320 are classic handheld thermal spotters. I've heard of a guy who hunts with a PS-32 and a white tac light on his rifle. He finds the prey with his thermal scanner and then engages with his rifle and white light. I suspect he'd better be darn quick, but it sounds feasible.
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You are talking about the thermal spotter function ... that is different. Typically the thermal spotter is a small, fit in your palm sized thermal with a small lens and hence large FOV. This is great for general detection of critters. Once you detect them, then you need to identify and then if ROE permit, engage.
Identification can possibly be done with the spotter or with a pvs-14 perhaps with a 3x magnifier ... or with another team member with an i2 scope or clipon or with your rifle mounted thermal scope.
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The helmet mounted thermal scanners on the civilian market are mostly new ... the Armasight q-14 and the Ir-defense "ir-patrol" ... these are purpose built to be mounted on helmets and both may also be weapons mounted and of course they may be handheld scanners as well. They are smaller and lighter and less bulkier than the Zeus.
The older FLIR PS-24, or PS-32 or EOTECH 320 are classic handheld thermal spotters. I've heard of a guy who hunts with a PS-32 and a white tac light on his rifle. He finds the prey with his thermal scanner and then engages with his rifle and white light. I suspect he'd better be darn quick, but it sounds feasible.