Night vision for rifle shooting: scopes, devices and kit reviewed
Night vision has come a long way. Today’s generation of NV equipment offers image quality, reliability and versatility that would have seemed extraordinary a decade ago – and for fox controllers, rabbit shooters and pest managers working after dark, it has become an essential part of the kit bag.
Rifle Shooter’s night vision section covers the full spectrum of NV equipment available to UK shooters: dedicated night vision rifle scopes, clip-on NV devices, handheld monoculars and digital night vision attachments compatible with daytime optics. Every product is tested in genuine low-light conditions by shooters who use this kit for real.
We assess image resolution, detection range, battery performance, ease of use and value – giving you the information you need to invest wisely. Brands reviewed include Pulsar, Sionyx, Dipol, Pard and Photon.
When the light goes down, the work carries on.
For more than 75 years, SWAROVSKI OPTIK has shaped the future of premium hunting optics. Guided by the principle “by hunters, for hunters”, the Tyrolean family-owned company brings together deep f...
Mark Ripley questions the wisdom of long-range night shooting and shares key tips for reliable accuracy.
Mat Manning gears up with the Hikmicro Lynx 2.0 thermal monocular as he targets garden-raiding rats under the cover of darkness.
Mick Garvey puts his squirrel management aside and takes on the challenge of the ever expending bunny population
HIKMICRO is set to unveil its latest thermal and night vision technology at the British Shooting Show (BSS) 2024 this weekend.
The Krypton front-mounted thermal has been reimagined, but what are the key features, and is it worth an upgrade? Paul Austin investigates Pulsar’s latest release
Paul Austin gets the hots for the all-new Wraith, a thermal that does the job but won’t break the bank!
Chris Parkin takes a look at a German front-mounted thermal, built for driven boar, that's looking to make its name in Blighty!
Rifle Shooter editor Paul Austin reviews the Zeiss DTI 6/40 thermal spotter
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