Thread: Thermal, clip on

I looked at getting one of these forward thermal attachments a while back and was put off by a couple of negative issues. Firstly you will get a zero shift if the unit does not go back on exactly in the same place as when you originally zeroed it, Which is highly likely given the nature of the bayonet type mounts they attach to. Secondly you are quite limited to the scope magnification you use, as you zoom the magnification up on the scope you loose all the attachment menu info. Can't be specific about the acceptable zoom range, its been a while since I looked. These things might not be a major issue if your shooing is mainly at closer range.

Originally Posted by zeropak

I looked at getting one of these forward thermal attachments a while back and was put off by a couple of negative issues. Firstly you will get a zero shift if the unit does not go back on exactly in the same place as when you originally zeroed it, Which is highly likely given the nature of the bayonet type mounts they attach to. Secondly you are quite limited to the scope magnification you use, as you zoom the magnification up on the scope you loose all the attachment menu info. Can't be specific about the acceptable zoom range, its been a while since I looked. These things might not be a major issue if your shooing is mainly at closer range.

The Russian attachments ("Russan", I think) are bomb proof for holding zero. With my Tract scope I can comfortably zoom to 5-6, and higher at a push. Gets pixelly but on larger animals like wallaby its not a major out to 250 or so.

Originally Posted by Tahr

The Russian attachments ("Russan", I think) are bomb proof for holding zero. With my Tract scope I can comfortably zoom to 5-6, and higher at a push. Gets pixelly but on larger animals like wallaby its not a major out to 250 or so.

Rusan are Croatian I think but yes very good solid bayonets . The other option is Smart clip from Slovenia which I prefer due to the locking mechanism. Its not better mechanically but has a cleaner look and easier to lock with cold fingers.

Originally Posted by sneeze

Rusan are Croatian I think but yes very good solid bayonets . The other option is Smart clip from Slovenia which I prefer due to the locking mechanism. Its not better mechanically but has a cleaner look and easier to lock with cold fingers.

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Where do you get them from?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Tahr

Where do you get them from?

Thanks

https://www.optics-trade.eu/us/manuf...smartclip.html

Nice clip but I don't think Id bother swapping to one if I already had a rusan. The infiray one that came with the ch50 was agricultural, and that's being generous.