ATN X-Sight II HD 3-18 Scope Review (Updated regularly)

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Catanonia

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Hello everyone.

I have recently purchased with my own money an ATN X-Sight II HD 3-18 digital scope. I have wanted one since the 1st version came out and now they are on version 2, I pulled the trigger as they say and spent my hard earned cash.
I am a computer consultant by trade and love shooting and this just tickles me that both of my pleasures have been met. This scope costs a lot of money and I did my research on all the normal Internet places and review sites and went for it.
As you may know, my YouTube channel is aimed at honest and unbiased reviews on air rifle products and I am not scared to give the dirt and the praises on equipment. So the ATN falls nicely into this remit and I hope it helps some people.

So as I produce the video series, I will update this post with the episodes so that anyone else who is thinking about mortgaging their house to buy this £750+ scope knows what they are getting themselves into.

I hope you enjoy my crappy video editing skills, I am no professional, but it is honest warts and all. The final video will eventually link to all the episodes and maybe give conclusions as to whether this is the scope for you or not.


Episode 1 - Unboxing and basic information on the scope and its features
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tzsMxVozV0


Episode 2 - Setup on a rifle and the operation of the scope menus - Contains brief range finding and night scope usage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn5CgylwayQ

Episode 3 - Zero'ing, Range Finding and Ballistic Calculation Testing - Contains live shooting footage from the scope.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJU2PkUBFTM

Episode 4 - Night Time Footage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AunSN1HOIDs

Episode 5 - Is it really HD Quality ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4osoegWjms

Episode 6 - Should I buy the ATN X-Sight II HD scope ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke27wAOF4LY


Update - The truth about the HD Quality and Performance of the scope.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V00EDw7OV0U
 
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"Tbuggeytom"I have owned the ATN II 5_20 for about four months
Would STRONGLY suggest you visit the ATN Owners Forum
www.atnowners.com
and view all the positive and negative posts Common problems are discussed and solutions offered

Its like a Jaguar great on the road often in the shop

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Signed up on day 1 to the forum and yes I agree. I have had many issues that will make their way into part 6, the overall review and recommendations.
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These digital scope manufacturers seem to have a different definition of HD to the rest of the world. There are two HD standards: 720p and 1080p. If both the screen and the camera are not either of those resolutions then it isn't HD. It isn't one of those areas that comes down to a matter of opinion. 

I don't think digital scopes will ever be acceptable to me as long as they use a digital zoom. At that price, I would expect an analog real glass front end with a digital backend display like the higher quality DSLR cameras. The technology exists to zoom in without dealing with horrible scaling issues and a grainy image. They just choose to use a very cheap design.

Also, the fact that they release a product with bugs with the intention to fix them later with firmware updates creates a trust issue between me and that manufacturer. They aren't the only ones who do this but I really don't like this trend of selling unfinished electronic products and leaving the customers to do your beta testing on their dime and their time. 

Customers are finding problems within hours of owning these things which means that either the company knows about them and sold them anyway, or they didn't bother to test their product. 

Bottom line is that they are a night hunting solution. The question is if there are better night vision scopes for the money (I don't know the answer to that). 



 
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"zebra"
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The company didn't bother to test the product. Quality control on this particular item in their lineup is non-existent. The company does know about them and sells them anyway with the intention of fixing them over time in firmware. Sucks to be a beta tester and pay for a product that you are testing for the vendor but that is our reality.

That said, if all you are going to do is stick it on one rifle and go out in the dark to hunt, you can't beat the bang for the buck.
 
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"zebra"
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The company didn't bother to test the product. Quality control on this particular item in their lineup is non-existent. The company does know about them and sells them anyway with the intention of fixing them over time in firmware. Sucks to be a beta tester and pay for a product that you are testing for the vendor but that is our reality.

That said, if all you are going to do is stick it on one rifle and go out in the dark to hunt, you can't beat the bang for the buck.
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You might be right but for me, $750 is too much to just put up with the least bad option. Plus, I'm sick of being left with obsolete devices when they decide to just stop supporting them (like they just did with the streaming box thing). 

I'm probably not typical on this subject though. I am more offended than most by the irritation of being constantly nagged for updates by my electronic devices. Every time you get it set up, they force an update that delivers no obvious benefit and then half your apps don't work anymore. 

iMO, technology should only be used if it delivers a meaningful improvement. It should build on what's good, not take you backwards. This company obviously has no respect for their customers so I'll probably place my trust and money elsewhere.
 
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