Night vision scopes have the same design as any regular scopes. They are aiming devices which give you an advantage over traditional iron sight. Night vision scopes do this when the sun falls. They offer both unmagnified and magnified variants. Since night vision is more complicated than conventional day scopes, you cannot achieve the same levels of magnification with day scopes. Here are factors to consider when looking for one.

Magnification

If you want magnification with your night vision scope, you will be able to go up to 10x. Greater magnification means larger scopes. Night vision at higher magnifications can be in few applications, but the cost and size make it prohibitive. Magnification of between 3 and 5 are the more affordable option.

Some of the scopes do not have magnification and are useful for traditional shooting. Such scopes are smaller and more affordable. They are designed for close range shooting and general purpose use.

Field of View

This refers to how wide of a field you can see at a set distance. This distance is usually 100 yards with most optics. The field of view can, therefore, be 25 feet at 100 yards. This implies that when you look through the scope, your view will be 25 feet wide at 100 yards. The field of views decreases with increase in magnification. So 25 feet at 3x can be 15 feet at 5x.

The field of view is a vital consideration for hunters. If you hunt at night, the scope should have a wider field of view for easy observation. This is a tactical consideration when hunting as the more you can see, the more likely you will be able to spot the movements of the game.

Weight and Size

These scopes are often heavier and larger than day scopes. The weight they add to your rifle increase as the magnification increases. If a shooter is going to carry the rifle and scope for a long time, then issues of fatigue may arise. In this case, you can go for the smaller, lighter options. Making standing shots, or observing for long can be difficult with heavy night vision scopes.

Batteries

Tactics usually win battles, but logistics win wars. The amount and type of batteries the scope uses is a key consideration. If the scope gives a weight without batteries and takes six double, then the weight is accurate. If it uses rare and expensive 3-volt battery that needs the use of unicorn tears for power then keep off. Ensure you pay attention to how long those batteries last. Buying expensive batteries often is not bad, buying one that lasts for two hours is a costly hassle.

Night vision scopes are perfect for hunters. When choosing a night vision scope for hunting purposes, consider these factors to help to get the best scope for your needs.