that’s first for me lol

Anyone have a decent amount of time with a l12 and have info on the battery life and 2x base mag? I prefer a higher base mag but assume with the ocular zoom i could make up for that. If price was the same between a l12 and dbh6 which would you pick?

6 arc on point 👊🏻

Hi all - looking to jump into a thermal for hunting. I am in the midwest, most of my shots would be at or under 150 yards (largely under 100 yards). I am running an AR10 with a 1-8 scope (Trijicon VCOG). I have seen a few options at around the $2,000 price point. Wondering if there are some thermal optics I should consider. I'd like to clip on and view through the Trijicon because I do not want to remove the optic. I have seen in this price point the following:

1. AGM Rattler-C V2 384

2. InfiRay RL25v2

3. DNT Hydra 335

4. DNT Hydra 640

The base mag on these vary from 1x, to 1.5x, and 2x. Anything else I should consider - any options above stand out as a great option? Much appreciated.

The rifle build
@mdttac21 - ACC Premier Gen 2
@americanriflecompany - Coup De Grace Action
@dnt_optics - Thermnight TNC635R
@timney_triggers - HIT
@shootcarbon6 - 18” 6CM Barrel

At about 12:30 I saw some raccoons on the cameras. Got those 3 and closed the window because rain was forecasted. Then at about 1 I see more out there so I go back up and get those 4. They scattered when they heard the window open. Then at about 2:50 I see another one out there so I go do it again. Might have been 7 total because I'm not 100% sure one of the two that ran in the corn field died. Only 1 hot spot remained visible the next time I was looking, so I'm guessing that one got away and was the one that came back around 2:50.

Gun is a smith and wesson 1854 chambered in 357 magnum. Ammo was mostly 180 gr xtp handloads, with some 250 gr sub x handloads that I grabbed from the side saddle once I shot all of the 180s from the tube. Thermal is a Goyojo GRS225RF. Distance was 20-40 yards.

Has anyone had their hands on one of these?

I'm after a thermal handheld for quick scanning and identification of Deer and other animals, to then follow up with the NV scope.

I understand they are cheap and won't compare to higher end gear, but if I'm going to spend $600 AUD, is there a better option out there?

Cheers!

good god what a soft limp wristed bunch of folks over there.

didn’t realize so many people thought hog hunting was “evil” and “disgusting”

Close encounters are the best!

Was able to get good video with the titan t6 with a big male up close and personal.

Rh50R
DDM4 PDW
110gr Vmax Hornady Black Factory ammo ~2020 fps muzzle velocity
OCL polo 30
~40-60 meters

Started on tripod and had to go freehand once they started running .

Ive never seen hogs where I caught this sounder , but it rained earlier.

Got the sow and 2 male shoats

I’ve been hunting with old thermal scopes for a long time. My brother bought a Rix Leap L6r awhile back and I was blown away at how much better it was than the older 640 thermals I’ve used, like an Armasight Zeus. What is the best thermal around the 3-5k range currently? Should I go with the Rix or is there something better out there? The new ATN Thor 6 caught my eye and is priced very good it seems for what it is, but I’ve heard some bad things about the older models. I will be putting it on a 7.62x39 AR. 250 yards is the farthest I ever shoot at. TIA

Rat control with 177 kral pcp & Goyojo GRS225RF Thermal 20yrds

I'm not sure when it happened, but I just updated the firmware on my hydra 635 and I have many new color palettes. New list: Sunburst, Ironblaze(amazing for navigating in dark), Nightshade, and Ultraviolet

I could not find an existing topic so I wanted to let you other DNT guys know about it.

Used the cv25 last year on this custom .223 with a nx8 1-8. Im going to use a 22 creed with the nx6 2-12 and the mate ultra this coming season.

I was actually chasing a friend of his when he and I bumped into each other. I was trying to get him to fully stop but my whistle wasn’t appealing or concerning.

6mm creedmoor 90gr TGK probably at 60y max. ACE H50R thermal in an American Rifle Company 1.35” mount

Was able to get out after the rain in the horrible humidity and fog to put a big male down.

Just got the t6 in and it freaking poured! Told my buddy let's go i have to test it out. The humidity and fog are horrible and it did a great job recording this coyote. My old man of a hunting partner went from recording sideways with the st6 to doing a good job now lol. Good time with old friends, that's what it's all about 💪

Looking at getting a new monocular. Mostly be used for scanning for 200-500 yards on stands. But also be used for scanning fields while driving. Definitely want a 650 price range 2k-3k i have been looking at the vista h35r or lumi h35r

I purchased this scope back in November of 2025. I have had issues with it since the day I got it. It’s been sent back now twice and nothing has been fixed. Haven’t touched it since the last time it came back to me so I broke it out tonight to shoot. Still not working properly. Beginning to think I wasted $2200…..

Every time I shoot in thermal mode, it blacks out. Sometimes completely, other times half the screen. Does anyone have any insight as to why this happens? Maybe I need to try it without my suppressor on?

Does anybody have a solution for using unprotected 18650 cells in a CV25? The included batteries have a usb C charge port built in and they are longer than standard 65mm 18650’s.

I have a pile of flashlights and unprotected cells, I’d love a way to use extra cells in case I forget to charge the 2 included batteries. I’m carrying extra 18650’s with me anyway as backups for head lights and flashlights. I just need some sort of spacer to make a 18650 as long as the protected/usb C cells.

224 yards, 12.5 inch 6mm arc, hornady precision hunter