We had a chance to shoot Armasight night vision optics — both clip-on and magnified scopes — last year at distances from about 5 yards out to over 600 yards. There’s nothing quite like reaching out and touching steel in near-zero ambient light with only the stars above for illumination. And if you’re a pig hunter, this is almost the only way to fly.
Now Armasight’s announced two new clip-on thermal optics. Just mount them forward of your current 1-6 LPVO or other sight to seamlessly add night vision capability at prices that — for thermal sights — are downright reasonable. Here’s Armasight’s press release . . .
Armasight, a pioneer in Thermal and Night Vision technology, is thrilled to unveil the groundbreaking Jockey Series Thermal Clip-on Optic. This game-changing device empowers users to effortlessly convert their standard daytime rifle setup into a cutting-edge Thermal platform.
Experience the Evolution: Key Features of the Jockey Thermal Clip-on
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- ArmaCore 12 micron Thermal Core: Powering your vision with unparalleled clarity.
- Smooth 60Hz Frame Rate: Ensuring seamless operation and unparalleled visual acuity through Armasight’s Iron Wolf thermal technology.
- Recoil Rated Up to .223/5.56: Engineered for rugged dependability.
- Effortless Integration: Mounts seamlessly in front of your existing 1-6x day scope with zero additional calibration.
- Compact, Lightweight Design: Keeps your favorite firearms nimble, whether it’s a sporting rifle, rimfire, airgun, or crossbow.
Unleash Your Potential with Advanced Features
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- Video and Image Capture: Relive your moments of glory.
- USB Video Stream: Seamlessly share your experiences.
- USB-C Interface: Conveniently view your recordings and photos on external devices.
- Rich Color Palettes: Choose your preferred visual style.
- Intuitive Controls: Effortless operation with simple 3-button controls.
- Quick Detach Mount: Swift, tool-free detachment for your convenience.
The Jockey Series is now available both online and at select retail outlets. Experience the future of thermal optics and transform your shooting adventures into something extraordinary with the Jockey Thermal Clip-on.
Package Includes: Thermal Imaging Clip-on, Quick Detach Mount, USB-C Cable, Thermal Zeroing Target, Product Manual, 2 × CR123A Battery, Lens Cloth, Soft Case.
MSRP:
Armasight Jockey 320 – $2,499
Armasight Jockey 640 – $3,799
2 Responses
Is this a modern solid-state sensor, or is it a fragile glass tube?
Get the price down to around $1,500, and I will be a buyer…
For that price range and the company involved without checking the specs more the second with actually useful sensors. Also would have been 8-12k 10-15 years ago and unavailable or over 30k around the time of the Iraq invasion. Fragile night vision and thermal optics are largely dying out past toys as they are not worth putting in past gen 1 for night vision and not worth building with the dropping prices involved in thermal imaging for any serious use. The down side is with inflation we will likely never see great versions of either for under 2k (quickly becoming what 1k was 10 years ago)