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Posted: 7/1/2024 6:50:10 PM EDT
I am searching for a scanner with a LRF. I stumbled upon Predator Thermal Optics and have never even heard of them. They look ok but I could find hardly anything about them online.
So with that said; does anyone know of them and if so are they good, bad or just average?
Any idea how long they have actually been in business?
Link Posted: 7/1/2024 8:01:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: flashoveride] [#1]
I bought a pulsar telos, and bought a thermion thermal scope from them.  They pay the sales tax if your from MI.
They have a deal if you order online, no sales tax.  Had the stuff in my hands 2 days later, can't remember the guys name but he was top shelf.

ETA this guy was from Attica MI
Link Posted: 7/1/2024 8:32:15 PM EDT
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I appreciate the input.
I am specifically looking for input on the brand Predator Thermal Optics in general; and hopefully this specific scanner. Link to scanner
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 5:05:05 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By NEShooter53:
I appreciate the input.
I am specifically looking for input on the brand Predator Thermal Optics in general; and hopefully this specific scanner. Link to scanner
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I know the product intimately as the distributor in NZ. For us the product has been exceptional due to the quality and extremely low return rate of under 1%. They are popular here in New Zealand with professional cullers as they dont break and can handle our climate and hunting conditions. They have also just released a sub 18mK NETD 640 sensor too that I expect you will see in the USA soon. You wont find a better product for the price. If you have any specific questions about any of the models just ask.
Link Posted: 7/2/2024 6:12:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By nocturnalkiwi:


I know the product intimately as the distributor in NZ. For us the product has been exceptional due to the quality and extremely low return rate of under 1%. They are popular here in New Zealand with professional cullers as they dont break and can handle our climate and hunting conditions. They have also just released a sub 18mK NETD 640 sensor too that I expect you will see in the USA soon. You wont find a better product for the price. If you have any specific questions about any of the models just ask.
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Thank you for the information.
Link Posted: 7/5/2024 1:02:19 AM EDT
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Did some research and the Matrix 640 scanner spec's show it's comparable to my AGM fuzion mono, but a bit lighter because of the matrix not having the DNV feature.
Some of the videos I watched showed some very impressive images.
Takes 18650 batteries and has a 5 year warranty.
My Fuzion 640 has taken a licking and kept on ticking, but I'm looking for a replacement this year.
I dropped it into a gravel driveway and dinged the Obj lens, so it has a dead spot that is annoying the crap out of me.
The NZ rep's response made me take a look at them.
The rifle scopes look good, but don't like the mounts they come with.
Reminds me of the old style mounts that came with Yukon NV scopes.
I e-mailed the distributor some questions about the Matrix 640 and will see what they have to say.

SJC
Link Posted: 7/5/2024 11:59:09 PM EDT
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Thank you. I emailed the company also a few days ago with questions. I have not heard back from them yet.
Link Posted: 7/11/2024 11:01:20 PM EDT
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Compare to the Iray Finder .
Link Posted: 7/12/2024 8:05:59 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 7/24/2024 11:24:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: NEShooter53] [#9]
Well the company never got back with me to answers my questions.
Since they can’t be bothered to answer questions; they are now on my do not buy list.
Link Posted: 7/24/2024 11:39:24 PM EDT
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Why limit your options with a scanner?

The Iray RH25 is soooo much more versatile with a 5 year warranty

Link Posted: 7/25/2024 11:08:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By cheeks:
Why limit your options with a scanner?

The Iray RH25 is soooo much more versatile with a 5 year warranty

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Wife and I already have scopes but only one scanner. Want another scanner so we both can be scanning.
Link Posted: 7/26/2024 8:12:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By NEShooter53:
I appreciate the input.
I am specifically looking for input on the brand Predator Thermal Optics in general; and hopefully this specific scanner. Link to scanner
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I like that this takes 18650s instead of an 18650 inside of infiray's proprietary casing (which incidentally seems to be the same as pulsar's proprietary 18650 casing).


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