I’ve tested lots of night vision kit, and none of it ever made me put my hand in my pocket and part with the cash to own it. I’ve got by with a lamp for decades and it would take something special to get me excited, so when I saw the HIKMICRO Alpex my interest was aroused.
The first thing we all notice is that it has the same form factor as a normal optical scope, so mounts in the usual way on its 30mm tube. This means that no adaptors or extra parts are needed. Further, it sits at the same height as a normal scope, so the handling of your rifle isn't negatively affected, which means a great deal. Instinctive gun handling saves time and helps us shoot more accurately.
This is a large, heavy scope, weighing over 1kg, but HIKMICRO makes the point of saying that the greater mass of metal ensures that the image quality will remain stable at any temperature.
