October 18th, 2024
6minute read
In todays article, Andy Grossman reviews the X-Vision Impact 150 thermal scope.
Thermal scopes are amazing tools for low-light conditions, especially for legal nighttime hunting.
While good ones can be prohibitively expensive, affordable thermal sights sometimes can be inadequate.
The X-Vision Impact 150 thermal scope uses a rugged design built for versatile use in challenging environments. Image: X-Vision
How does the X-Vision stack up?
Thats what Grossman finds out during this review.
X-Vision Optics loaned an Impact 150 to the author for this article.
Shown on the Springfield Model 2020 Waypoint, the Impact 150 features advanced thermal imaging technology to provide clear detection even in total darkness, ensuring precise target acquisition.
Who doesnt love a thermal optic?
To say I am lucky is an understatement.
I present to you the X-Vision Impact 150.
With its intuitive controls and high-resolution display, the Impact 150 thermal scope allows for seamless adjustments in the field, ensuring a user-friendly experience.
The Impact 150 is a price-friendly 2.4 to 9.6x scope with a high-resolution 384 x 288 mission-ready thermal sensor.
The sensor is capable of detecting temperature differences as small as 0.05F in an instant.
This exceptional sensitivity means that nothing escapes your view, even on the darkest of nights.
The scope’s compact design makes it ideal for quick mounting on a variety of firearms. Image: X-Vision
One of the standout features of the Impact 150 is its long-range capabilities.
you could choose from 10 different reticle patterns, six reticle colors and six different thermal colors.
Honestly, the app might be the coolest part of the whole package.
The Impact 150 scope’s durable, weather-resistant construction ensures reliable performance in rain, snow and dust.
If you record using the housing button, it will be stored internally on the 32GB internal hard drive.
An extra battery can be purchased and carried in case you oughta change it while out on the hunt.
The scope comes standard with a Picatinny rail mount to easily mount to any platform.
Equipped with multiple color palettes, the Impact 150 Thermal Scope adapts to various lighting conditions, giving users a customized view of their surroundings.
The picture-in-picture allows you to zoom in on your target without losing sight of the full picture.
you’ve got the option to zoom in at different distances while seeing the full picture.
Firing three more shots, I was dead center on my target and ready to go.
The X-Vision Impact 100 Thermal Laser Rangefinder provides precise distance measurements, offering an edge for accurate shooting.
Everything about the Impact 150 is almost too easy when comparing to other thermals I have played with before.
MSRP is $2,999.99.
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