This fascinating optic offers a boatload of features, but how does it perform on the range?
X-Vision provided a loaner Flex 2 sight for this review.
Want to find out why and how it differs from a typical rifle scope?
The X-Vision Flex 2 thermal weapon sight offers a new level of technology for your firearm.
Flex 2 Thermal Reflex Sight Technically Speaking… First up, the Flex 2 utilizes a 384288 thermal sensor and includes the aforementioned 25mm coated objective lens.
The AMOLED display screen is 2.56 and features a resolution of 800600 with a 50hz refresh rate.
Another factor I greatly appreciated was the simple and intuitive control sets.
X-Vision Flex 2 thermal sight offers a variety of color palates including white hot, black hot and full color.
X-Vision Flex 2 Specifications
For the purposes of this overview, here are some of the basics.
This unit also includes a stadiametric rangefinder for determining target distances.
The zeroing distances afforded are 100 meter, 200 meter and 300 meter.
The X-Vision Flex 2 thermal reflex sight uses 18500 rechargeable batteries that can be replaced without removing the optic from the rifle.
you’re able to also activate a laser from within these menus.
At the time of writing this overview, it is summer in Arizona.
So, its hot out.
The author used a Springfield Armory SAINT Edge rifle for his testing of the X-Vision Flex 2 thermal sight.
Contrary to a common misperception, thats not a deal breaker when it comes to using thermal imaging.
Thermal optics are not night vision and they dont solely detect heat signatures during night-time operations.
They detect spectrums of heat and deviations from ambient temperatures within environments during both day and night.
X-Vision has a wide range of options built into the Flex 2 software, including selecting your reticle type and zeroing distances.
Zeroing the optic was easy and intuitive using the instruction manual.
The picture-in-picture function helped me obtain my target and view impacts easily.
I love using holosights.
Shown here is the Flex 2 in “black hot” mode. You can also see the picture-in-picture function.
I can imagine this would be fantastic on a hog or predator hunt.
The unit is fantastic on a flat range, shooting from the bench or on a tripod.
I could see hog hunters and predator hunters finding this optic very attractive.
While many people associate thermal sights with low-light shooting environments, they also work in full daylight.
The units housing and controls feel extremely solid and durable.
It does not have a screen hood, so just watch what comes in contact with it.
MSRP is $3,499.99.
Adjusting the Flex 2 thermal sight on the shooting range proved to be easy. It was a good match to the SAINT Edge rifle.
Temperature differences between the target and background allow you to sight in the thermal sight.
The X-Vision Flex 2 sight is a good match for a high end AR-style rifle like the SAINT Edge.
