AGM Table Talks Ep 1: Thermal Clip-On vs Thermal Scope

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

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  • @minuteofman1776
    @minuteofman1776 Год назад +28

    I listened to all the downsides and actually felt encouraged to get a clip on. All the negatives either don't apply or I'm willing to accept. I'm not getting thermals for predator hunting (albeit it will be used for it), and I'm only planning to use it for a single rifle, which I'll primarily need to use the day optic (1-6). The StingIR looks great, once I make the plunge.

    • @mostlyanchors168
      @mostlyanchors168 10 месяцев назад +1

      Same here exactly

    • @BronB4Yah
      @BronB4Yah 7 месяцев назад

      Same here, I’m getting mine for self defense when shtf

    • @SpeedyTube83
      @SpeedyTube83 Месяц назад

      I totally agree!

  • @rileyfrench3837
    @rileyfrench3837 Год назад +16

    Pros of a clip-on: Not dealing with the short eye relief that comes with most dedicated thermal weapon sights. A clip on projects an image through your LPVO in a way that allows for an amazingly large image that takes up the entire ocular lens of your scope at anything 2x and beyond.
    Also as far as saving zero profiles: it’s not difficult to write down your X & Y screen adjustments for each rifle. It takes all of 10 seconds to change the collimation settings in the menu. Not being able to save your zero profile is a null issue.

    • @rudyruiz9521
      @rudyruiz9521 11 месяцев назад

      I have too many cool rifles with great scopes to be dependent on 1 to swap around.

  • @jimbob8389
    @jimbob8389 Год назад +31

    Hey so here's an idea then. You guys said you would have to columate the thermal to each rifle each time. Why don't you just allow for a number of different collumated presets that allow for a label or numerical association. This shouldn't be very difficult to do as it is simply a software change. You guys would probably also be the pioneers in this concept. Just an idea. Great products.

    • @thegraewolf
      @thegraewolf Год назад +16

      If a dedicated thermal can have 25 different scope preset zeros for different rifles then there's no reason a clip on cannot have 5 collimation presets to easily switch to a few different setups.

    • @thegraewolf
      @thegraewolf Год назад +2

      @LongFatJohnston several that I can think of without having the benefit of trying out either setup beforehand. I have 4 or 5 rifles I'd like to able to use, and 3 of those rifles I would prefer not to change my current scope mounts. Although, if I did, something quality like a Spuhr qd mount is what I what upgrade to and those are about 500 each, so 1500 would have to be added in to the upfront cost. Then there are a couple other red dots and an lpvo that I could use it on. I'm not completely ignoring the advice of many experienced thermal users. I haven't ruled out getting a dedicated. But that would mean changing setups on several rifles I'm currently very happy with as well as significant added expense. Additionally, I'm ok with it being good/adequate on numerous rifles than optimal dedicated on 1 or 2. I think, fwiw, I've narrowed it down to 2 I'd consider. The incendis pro or a bering optics super yoter C.

    • @jtylermcclendon
      @jtylermcclendon 9 месяцев назад

      Some clip ones do have presets for multiple rifles.

    • @jtylermcclendon
      @jtylermcclendon 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@LongFatJohnstonmost of my hunting rifles have non QD mounts and I don't want to switch to QD. That's my reason. QD mounts are heavier and while very reliable, I'm not risking it on a 7 day backpack hunt where I am likely to take a 400-600 yard shot.

    • @K-bob_45
      @K-bob_45 9 месяцев назад

      @@jtylermcclendonwhich ones?

  • @tylerfrogley1227
    @tylerfrogley1227 Год назад +4

    Appreciate the input. I tend to lean in the clip on camp only because I need versatile kit vs niche. May not be as effective, but that’s a trade off I’m willing to eat if I can migrate to guns with different purposes and priority of day fighting

  • @The_Chosen_Juan
    @The_Chosen_Juan Год назад +1

    I've always liked more the thermal, thanks for reinforcing my opinion, now I'm more convinced than ever that it was the right choice.

  • @steveanderson7375
    @steveanderson7375 Год назад +1

    This video plus the advice of coyote hunters helped out immensely.

  • @robertking1818
    @robertking1818 Год назад +1

    Hey guys, really liking this new format. Keep posting good stuff!

  • @andrew.plank.music.
    @andrew.plank.music. Год назад +1

    Love it, been looking for my first budget setup and y'all are the only company I can find with a good budget product

  • @nightvisionnz
    @nightvisionnz Год назад +5

    Nice - finally some honesty on clip-ons. We refuse to sell them for every reason you listed. Customers are always dissapointed and regret the purchase. Id rather see a customer buy the cheapest thermal scope possible and with the clip-on change left over buy another gun to mount it on.

  • @zebgraves4562
    @zebgraves4562 Год назад

    Absolutely LOVE the adder. Stepped up from the rattler and even that scope blew my mind.

  • @UncleDanBand64
    @UncleDanBand64 Год назад

    I am in Texas. I have the Rattler 25. Because of the lower magnification. Ideal for hog hunting. It is the 385 or whatever. I also have your lower end monocular. 150 reso 156 maybe. I have your white phos pvs14. The handheld can be a great supplement to the pvs14 even a budget friendly one. I would like to try a clip on. I have one AR with 1-4x. If I throw a clip on in. I could have a do all. I just use the Streamlight HIR pistol light on the rail at 12:00. To shot under nightvision, they work great for me. I am going to look into that smaller clip on. Thanks for the video.

  • @ls1mx557
    @ls1mx557 Год назад

    This looks like a great set up, thanks for giving a lucky individual an opportunity to win one of these

  • @josephgroff4131
    @josephgroff4131 Год назад +1

    this was a good perspective for someone getting ready to drop some coin to help make the best decision for them

  • @Ian-jl2sw
    @Ian-jl2sw Год назад +1

    Clarity here is great for someone being in the market for a thermal

  • @blish207
    @blish207 Год назад +1

    AGM are great products at great prices.Excellent App. and firmware updates are great too.

  • @Front-Toward-Enemy
    @Front-Toward-Enemy 28 дней назад +1

    My favorite pro of a dedicated thermal is that it doesn’t require the rifle to have a rail forward of the scope. So it can be mounted to more platforms. I know they have clip-ons that clip to the optics themselves but those don’t work with every optic. I have multiple rifles but can only afford 1 thermal.

    • @AGMusa
      @AGMusa  23 дня назад

      They're definitely much more popular for this reason. I usually only advise clip-ons for very specific use cases.

  • @jasonhurd1509
    @jasonhurd1509 Год назад +1

    I have two clip ons with one of those being thermal and one is NV. I use both between between 3 different weapons so I don’t use the collimating feature of the thermal. I have to adjust zero for whatever combo I’m using. I just have an index card taped to my stocks with three different zeros for each weapon. That means you have to use a scope that is repeatable. Even your above average hunting scopes will not be effective in that area. This means more money for better quality optics. Other than being able to use different platforms the clip on shines on target in my opinion. I have two dedicated thermal scopes and know other people with dedicated scopes and most of the time you will not be able to sight in a dedicated thermal with the same precision that you can with a clip on because with the clip on you’re adjusting you’re day optic (with my method) and the dedicated thermal scopes the cross hair adjust usually one pixel at a time which can mean at say a normal 200 yard hunting zero it’s near impossible to get your weapon to hit dead on. The biggest downside to a clip on for me is the weight on the front of your weapon because most clip on are not Sting IR size. I would love to compare it to my rattler.

  • @TKElobo
    @TKElobo Год назад +1

    Great information, thanks for covering the pros and cons.

  • @gregweever5895
    @gregweever5895 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks guys for an awesome take on this subject. I’m struggling which direction to go with that whole idea. I like the idea of having a clip on for scanning then using it with an lpvo, but having a dedicated optics the clarity of nice also

  • @martylll
    @martylll 4 месяца назад

    The good thing about a clip on is if you are hunting different areas, counties, or states, AND there are certain laws where you can/can’t hunt w/ thermal, night vision, etc. then you have the option to clip it off/on. I have had issues with my thermal optics, I’m hoping that the clip on might be a better option for me. Worst case if it malfunctions I can just clip it off and rely on a good ole glass optic.

  • @jones3781
    @jones3781 11 месяцев назад +3

    Sounds like AGM just needs to make a better Clip-On.

  • @37Weber
    @37Weber Год назад

    Glad to have watched this video and see some more research into clip ons and scopes

  • @ryanjg5136
    @ryanjg5136 Месяц назад

    I was about to buy the AGM rattler 35-640.
    Saw the Rix storm s6 and bought it instead and saved 1,300.00 or more and its perfect for what i need.

    • @AGMusa
      @AGMusa  Месяц назад

      Happy hunting.

  • @johnpowers5584
    @johnpowers5584 Год назад

    Great information! Glad I saw this before purchasing a clip on

  • @TacTikalGuns
    @TacTikalGuns Год назад +1

    Definitely came into this video thinking that I wanted a clip-on thermal, but left thinking about wanting a scope and dedicated rifle more.

  • @tygint
    @tygint Год назад

    I'd have to try a clip on out for myself before deciding if it can really compete with a normal thermal scope, but you guys have me more interested than I was previously for sure.

  • @chetfriday7636
    @chetfriday7636 Год назад +1

    This was very helpful. Thanks.

  • @shanecollins1525
    @shanecollins1525 Год назад

    All around great products! Never had any issues with my Varmint. Looking at getting my son something soon!

  • @jimbob8389
    @jimbob8389 Год назад

    Oh and also to add why people use QD levers is generally not to swap optics between different rifles but to allow for usage of another optic while not having to rezero when I replace my main optic. For instance I don't hunt and shoot with my thermal all of the time. As a matter of fact that's not the purpose for the build but because I have a quality qd mount in able to remove my regular dot and swap out for my thermal which happens to also be zeroed and retains zero when reattached. It's a very convenient and cost effective way to have a main building that also can be turned into a thermal capable hunting machine only for the cost of a slightly more expensive mount, rather than a full rifle build.

  • @Markwmdwyer
    @Markwmdwyer Год назад

    All good points and good advice. I'd get a scope over a clip-on and just dedicate a particular weapon or upper to use with it.

  • @justindownes7578
    @justindownes7578 Год назад

    Thanks for hosting this! I’d love to have either!

  • @CmaEagle10
    @CmaEagle10 Год назад

    This is going to be awesome

  • @droppin_yotes402
    @droppin_yotes402 Год назад

    Love AGM. Great products.

  • @jsecond8634
    @jsecond8634 Год назад +1

    Awesome comparison 💪

  • @ericweese9737
    @ericweese9737 Год назад

    A lot of great information!

  • @robertbrown3142
    @robertbrown3142 3 месяца назад

    As was stated, with a clip-on, you need to keep the magnification of the day scope low, as in 1 to 3 range. Anything more than that and the image turns to crap.
    I use my Rattler clip-on for short-range work, so it works great for me.
    Also, I do have the option of mounting it as a stand-alone thermal scope if I wanted to.
    I like my clip-on and am very happy with what I can do with it.

    • @AGMusa
      @AGMusa  2 месяца назад

      the larger the lens size of the clip-on, the higher you can usually go. So i've seen guys use them throughout the range on their 1-6 LPVO's. or in most of the range of a 3-9X. I usually say the cutoff starts around 8X or so

  • @privatecitizen8909
    @privatecitizen8909 3 месяца назад

    Glad that you referred to tactical. How well does a 3x prism scope function when collimated with the Rattler V2? If not so good, then I will stick with TS setup. Hope that you can answer this.

  • @KevinWood44
    @KevinWood44 11 месяцев назад +2

    I have NEVER liked a thermal digital reticle!
    I do not understand why a thermal scope can not design (for example) a reticle similar to the Gen3, Cronus, Tract (a standard christman tree reticle)
    Most of us are used to our day scope reticle (often time that is why we bought that to scope to begin with) so a clip on allows you to continue using the same reticle. I may be in the minority here but I hate thermal reticles.

  • @kellytupick2025
    @kellytupick2025 Год назад

    thanks for the great information, good job on the video

  • @garybalasa3158
    @garybalasa3158 7 месяцев назад

    Great topic, don't necessarily agree with your thoughts but thats ok, I started with a clip on, went to a dedicated unit and returned to yet again a clip on. The reason I prefer the clip on is if the unit packs it in or you get caught out with flat batteries remove the unit clip on your Olight and keep hunting, your outing is not fully wrecked, doesent happen you might say or carry spare batteries, well in 4 years I had 2 major failures with the dedicated unit which was sent off for warranty leaving me weeks without a scope, by the same token I had the propriety battery pack it in on my clip on, again leaving me without a usable unit. Having used thermal for the last 6 years as a professional feral controller in my experience the clip on is more versatile and safer in a breakdown, oh and both scope and clip on's were top end units, they stuff up also not just the budget or mid range ones.

  • @kevinrose9867
    @kevinrose9867 Год назад

    Excellent information here guys

  • @toadnoodle
    @toadnoodle Год назад

    Loved this comparison! Thanks

  • @brycem1021
    @brycem1021 Год назад

    I’d like to get my hands on a clip on and see the comparison side by side. Good info!

  • @infidelamriki
    @infidelamriki Год назад

    Thanks for the advice and knowledge!

  • @michaelhunt1238
    @michaelhunt1238 Год назад

    Great information! Thank you

  • @jackdundon2261
    @jackdundon2261 Год назад

    I have a dedicated scope. It's one of the mid-range rattlers, I've seen what buying a high-end clip-on but the one thing I can absolutely agree with even without trying one is the magnification issues. If the cost is the same then it's pointless to buy a clip on.

  • @mitchellbehunin7742
    @mitchellbehunin7742 Год назад

    Love it guys!

  • @Danger3512
    @Danger3512 Год назад +2

    I have had poor experience with thermal scopes not holding zero, you know zero it today they take it out in a few daays and it’s hitting 6” low, can’t understand or trust the electronic scopes. That’s why I was looking for a clip on as a normal scope will hold its zero.

    • @martylll
      @martylll 4 месяца назад

      I am on the same boat

  • @GevorgHF
    @GevorgHF Год назад

    It was really very interesting and informative

  • @billrozier6894
    @billrozier6894 Год назад

    Thanks for the timely review

  • @steveunderwood2891
    @steveunderwood2891 Год назад

    Thanksn, it was intersting and informative.

  • @rudyruiz9521
    @rudyruiz9521 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. I think in going clip-on. I had a 384 quick mount thermal break. I'm going with the clip because I use an old ATN clip on and have had great success with it. Theremal is where it's at though. I like the clip on NV because I can use on on my pellet rifles, .22s, and hog rifles. I think using my favorite rifles and havinf flexibility is better. I just want to be sure though. Every time it is switched t9 a different rifle I will need to align the redicle correct?

  • @briantalbert5170
    @briantalbert5170 Год назад

    Great information!!

  • @stolenheron9496
    @stolenheron9496 Год назад

    thermal is the way to go

  • @elibirchfield
    @elibirchfield Год назад

    Great presentation of the different options

  • @garrettruark227
    @garrettruark227 Год назад

    Both seem amazing

  • @mikebellanca3811
    @mikebellanca3811 Год назад

    Great information. I was one of the misconceptions.

  • @tyetweedle2691
    @tyetweedle2691 Год назад

    Love the scopes

  • @Nylonscheme
    @Nylonscheme Год назад +1

    Tanodized LMT is God tier rifle

  • @adamuslignus
    @adamuslignus Год назад

    For the people!

  • @Tyborg425
    @Tyborg425 Год назад

    What about something like eCoti vs a stand alone head mounted thermal, leaving out the hand held and scope part.

  • @HeckertsOutdoorAdventures
    @HeckertsOutdoorAdventures Год назад

    I run thermal scope now looking to get a back up nv scope

  • @pilotincommand85
    @pilotincommand85 9 месяцев назад

    Very good points thanks for doing this

  • @randyjackson401
    @randyjackson401 Год назад

    Thanks for the info!

  • @pnw_machinist
    @pnw_machinist Год назад

    The thermal scope would be great for an entry device!

  • @LeeByrdPro
    @LeeByrdPro 8 месяцев назад

    Looking at the clip-on option to carry in my hunting backpack. I'm color-blind and would like the option to shoot 1 hour before and 1 hour after daylight. I used a nAGM Rattler TS19-256 last season as a dedicated rig and didn't like it. The pic was not great, there was no depth perception, looking at the screen for prolonged periods made my eyes sore and gave me a headache. Given my use case 100-200 yards max and only needing it for a couple hours a day, would I be better served to get a clip-on or a dedicated upper/rifle? The main thing is I didn't like looking through the digital screen and the eye fatigue it caused. Also, carrying a separate gun with a dedicated thermal would be impractical for weight and pack-space reasons. My hunting rig runs a dedicated 3-12x56mm Swaro optic.

  • @realpropertymangement7640
    @realpropertymangement7640 11 месяцев назад

    They kind of danced around the "tactical" considerations. If it goes to sh!t and you're limited to one rifle (keep it simple, keep it light) then you'll want to have a quick option to switch between daylight and night optic capability. In my mind, and as mentioned a few times here, there are two routes to achieve the switch, and both involve good, reliable return to zero quick detach (QD) mounts. Option 1) Have a 1×-?× lpvo and thermal each mounted to QDs and exchange as needed. Option 2) Have a 1x-?× lpvo either QD or hard mounted and then use a thermal "clip on" (such as the Stinger) QD mounted to add for night ops. Due to weight and simplicity considerations, I think I'd go with option 2.

  • @kaceyweaver8073
    @kaceyweaver8073 Год назад

    I’m interested in NV clip ons so I can use the same rifle for day and night hunting. I have an AGM thermal, but I’d like a NV tube and clipon too to have options

  • @stevebzz839
    @stevebzz839 9 месяцев назад

    Have atn thor 4… have profiles set for different guns.. don’t see the issue.. and i don’t have to check zero as it is always as i left it 🤷‍♂️

  • @thefoodcan
    @thefoodcan 2 месяца назад

    My right ear Injoyed this video

  • @markr.1329
    @markr.1329 6 месяцев назад

    I am in Texas and have varmint issues. Coyote Cat Pig. Dedicated gun what is a reasonable priced night capable model for 100-200 yards?

  • @shaneott2874
    @shaneott2874 Год назад

    Awesome thermal!

  • @jerrybooher69
    @jerrybooher69 Год назад +1

    I really like my TC-35 i had it paired with a vortex viper II 1-6 for a long time but switched over to the primary arms glx 2.5-10 im curious as to if the image quality is the same or better with the 640 stinger compared to the 640 tc-35 looking for a helmet mounted unit to run with my NV

    • @terrycrissman7392
      @terrycrissman7392 11 месяцев назад

      I have a Vortex strike eagle 1x6 and wondering if I'd like a clip on. I don't want to dedicate a rifle to night hunting. Have thought about the Pulsar Digex C50, daytime color and NV plus the twilight mode. Can you tell me how well you liked the clip on and the viper?

    • @jerrybooher69
      @jerrybooher69 11 месяцев назад

      @terrycrissman7392 well the image will be better on a dedicated optic rather than a clip on I like the clip on because I can save the zeros and switch between a few different rifles plus I can just pop it off and run it without and not loose zero but the negative is a lvpo is were a a clip on really shines anything above 6x and the image gets really grainy and pixilated to my range is under 400yards to get any further would require alot more cash and a 50m clip on 640 or higher

  • @andyvera47
    @andyvera47 Год назад

    Great video

  • @LRoyOutdoors
    @LRoyOutdoors Год назад

    Sweet, good info!

  • @bradhunt1615
    @bradhunt1615 Год назад

    Great information

  • @makromate
    @makromate Год назад

    really lovin it

  • @johnathanlee6437
    @johnathanlee6437 Год назад +1

    I need this for when the Boogaloo happens

  • @AkhlaqArmani
    @AkhlaqArmani 6 месяцев назад

    Sir what is different between thermal and thermal clip.

  • @jimbrookhouse7018
    @jimbrookhouse7018 Год назад

    Great info id love to have a thermal scope

  • @jakekeyes8638
    @jakekeyes8638 Год назад

    I was thinking of adding a clip on to my crossbow but it has a short pic rail. Do you have to mount it or will it work just as clip on?

  • @yitvan1
    @yitvan1 Год назад +1

    Both? Both? Both is good 😂

  • @mikemuldoon6257
    @mikemuldoon6257 Год назад

    Awesome!

  • @grovercrosby1054
    @grovercrosby1054 Год назад

    Great info

  • @goodbonezz1289
    @goodbonezz1289 3 месяца назад

    Can a rattler clip on be used with an Eotech?

    • @AGMusa
      @AGMusa  2 месяца назад

      If rail mounted in front, and the height matches, it should. Our centerline height when rail mounted is 1.5in

  • @seancallahan69
    @seancallahan69 Год назад

    geat conversation, good luck with the giveaway

  • @loganmantanona1904
    @loganmantanona1904 Год назад

    Nice comparisons

  • @Countrytime21
    @Countrytime21 Год назад

    What handguard is on that LMT and what’s the barrel length?

  • @Dathan5454
    @Dathan5454 Год назад

    Really.. it all just depends on if you want to be a part of MTS, Or HTS.

  • @schylergoodlett2792
    @schylergoodlett2792 Год назад

    Good info!

  • @5jjt
    @5jjt Год назад

    Does a thermal device exist that is a helmet option, lpvo/red dot clip-on?

  • @Blutik2020
    @Blutik2020 Год назад

    Be a great tool to add to my hunting arsenal

  • @Exod365
    @Exod365 Месяц назад +1

    Listen!! AGM Needs to develop a thermal eye piece thats light small and helmet mounting separate from device just like wifi view from phone device weapon mounted. To get rid of helmet crap.. light flip down plastic 1 eye piece. Sighting is what will drag you company into the future and $$$. I have agm clipon and like it. I bought one when it was expensive. Listen to my suggestion. Get you butsnin gear and give me some cretit!!!! For knowing wtf is up.👀👀👀

  • @LSR82
    @LSR82 Год назад

    Awesome!!

  • @cpvsgvmnt2116
    @cpvsgvmnt2116 9 месяцев назад

    So.. shouldni skip my ACOG purchase for my 300 blackout and just get a thermal? $ is not the issue.. that said, i dont want to buy and cry about it. Thermal scope have deop compensator like rhat ACOG I want? What thermal should i use for clip on for ACOG if I go the clip-on route.. remember that ACOG RCO is a 4x.
    Help..

  • @BenRalls-bf1hv
    @BenRalls-bf1hv Год назад

    What clip on are using on your lpvo scope?

  • @jasonn9086
    @jasonn9086 Год назад +1

    There's always points for and against, but with my budget it's all academic.

  • @5jjt
    @5jjt Год назад

    Consider changing the topic to fighting sleep cells and other trouble makers in your neighborhood

  • @AaronDecker-gc5uu
    @AaronDecker-gc5uu Год назад

    I just bought a stingir 384 to use as a clip-on. Since it does not come with an ADM mount, how is the return to zero when you take it off from the clip on position and put it back later in your experience?

    • @AaronDecker-gc5uu
      @AaronDecker-gc5uu Год назад

      Also, I love the multicam wrap. Where do I get that done at?

    • @AGMusa
      @AGMusa  Год назад +1

      Hey! You may contact LarpLabs for this kind of service larplabs.com/.

    • @AGMusa
      @AGMusa  Год назад +1

      It is also return to zero as long as you are mounting in same spot with about the same amount of torque applied when reattaching.

    • @AaronDecker-gc5uu
      @AaronDecker-gc5uu Год назад

      @@AGMusa Thanks! I witness mark everything so it should be good then. ADM needs to come in and add some other QD options though! Being able to go from clip-on to helmet mount would take this unit to the next level.

  • @sha6mm
    @sha6mm 11 месяцев назад +1

    One day clip on’s will be much smaller and lighter and better performance and will do what is needed. I would guess 1-2 years Max and all the issues you talked about will be gone.