American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN)
• The Thor series of ATN units is available in eight different variations, which feature ballistics calculators that can take into account wind speed, range, and incline. ($2,000– $6,000; atncorp.com)
FLIR
• The FLIR Thermosight R-Series is available in six different scope models. The entry-level unit features a 13mm lens with 240x180 resolution. ($3,500–$9,000)
FLIR’s Scout II monoculars cost between $1,999 and $2,999. (flir.com)
Pulsar
• When I visited Pulsar headquarters in Mansfield, Texas, shipments of Trail thermal riflescopes had just arrived. There are five models in the Trail line, including the top-of-the-line XP50 (1.6X to 12.8X magnification), which boasts heat detection up to 2,000 yards. Key features: on-board video recording, smartphone tethering, rangefinding capabilities, and various contrast modes. ($3,080– $5,500; pulsarnv.com)
The Pulsar Helion…