AGM Rattler TS35 Sample Video – Coyote #1
AGM Rattler TS35-384 – Compact & Lightweight
The AGM Rattler TS35-384 2x16X Thermal Rifle Scope is a compact and lightweight which is one thing we are all concerned about when buying a thermal riflescope. The scope is only 8.9″ long × 2.4″ tall × 3.2″ wide and weighs less than 18 ounces. It can easily be used as a thermal riflescope or a handheld thermal monocular for scanning.
Another plus for this thermal riflescope is the mount. It comes from the factory with the excellent American Defense Manufacturing single lever quick detachable mount at no extra charge. This single lever configuration is not only secure but makes reattaching the scope to the rifle quick and easy without a need to re-zero.
AGM Rattler TS35-384 – Easy To Use
The one thing that sets it apart from the competition – It is EASY TO USE!
It has the best button layout of any scope on the market. A separate power button, and a group of control buttons that are easy to use at night. The buttons are laid out in a common-sense, intuitive pattern to make them easy to find in the darkness and easy to use during zeroing or other menu operations.
The top-mounted button layout and menu make the zeroing process very easy. When zeroing the scope, the right button moves the reticle right, and the left button moves it left. Up and down buttons correspond to the front and rear buttons. Each click moves the reticle about 1 inch. It is so easy to zero, even an Old Deer Hunter can do it. The rest of the menu is just as easy to use and the top-mounted buttons make it easy to use by right or left-handers.
AGM Rattler TS35 Image Quality and Color Palettes
AGM Rattler TS35-384 Features
. The 384×288 17-micron thermal sensor along with a 1080 OLED display screen and excellent 35mm Germanium lens provide excellent image quality for an entry-level thermal scope.
The fully adjustable objective lens gives you a sharp image at any distance.
It also has photo capturing and video recording.
The Picture-in-Picture function provides you a 2X multiplied window that can be set for the center or either top corner of the screen.
The Rattler has a Stradiametric Rangefinder function to estimate the distance to the targets of known size.
The scope is powered by a pair of CR123 batteries that usually have only about 3-4 hours of run time.
You can save five zero profiles in the Rattler. It gives you the capability to set up profiles for different rifles or different loads for the same rifle.
The AGM Rattler lets you easily change the brightness and contrast for different weather conditions. It also has 5 different reticle designs and 4 reticle colors (red, green, black, white).
Rattler TS35-384 Great For Hog or Coyote Hunting
The Rattler TS35 is a great choice for any type of night hunting. The light weight makes it easy to carry for hunters who cover a lot of ground on a hunt. The 2.0X base magnification is enough for most varmint hunters and not too much for hog hunters where ranges are relatively short. It has a whopping 52 ft field of view at 100 yards, so you can see a lot of territory in front of the scope. My hunting friends and I hunt a variety of species and our hunting areas range from woods to wide-open hayfields. Everywhere I used the Rattler TS35, it did a very good job.
In those situations where you need more magnification to take longer shots, the thermal processor provides adequate resolution to bump the power up to 4 or 8X. But remember, this is a medium-range, entry-level thermal scope, so it is best used at ranges under 200 yards at the base magnification of 2X.
Hunting With Rattler TS35-384
The Rattler TS35 is great for hunting coyotes and hogs. It is so lightweight and easy to use, all you have to do is concentrate on the hunt. It took only a short time at the range for zeroing and we were successful from the very first hunt. The Rattler TS35 is simple to set up, and deadly in the field. The image may not be quite as good as more expensive scopes, but it is about the best I have seen in a <$2500 scope.
I tried to keep my shots in the 100-yard range, because that was where I felt very confident, and I wanted good videos to show you the image quality. But out to 200 yards, this scope will do the job just fine, especially on larger species like hogs. It is probably better for hog hunters with the 2X base magnification, but coyote hunters won’t be too handicapped either.
Even though I almost always use white hot, It seems to me that the black hot palette shows better heat separation and sharper images than white hot, but all the colors work well. Check the coyote video above and you can see how well it does at 100 yards. The scope has a very bright image and good heat separation around the target. I believe I could have made the shot way past 100 yards.
After using it, I am surprised it only costs $2495.
Rattler TS-35-384 Features
• 384×288 thermal resolution, high sensitivity detector
• Image processing technology: Adaptive AGC, DDE, 3D DNR
• 1024×768 resolution 0.39-inch OLED display
• 8x digital zoom
• Lightweight and compact design
• Easy to operate control panel
• Automatic or manual (silent) calibration
• Video recording and snapshot
• Built-in EMMC memory (16 GB)
• Supports distance measurement
• Adjustable color palettes
• Wi-Fi data transmission
• Waterproof, shockproof
• Powered by two standard CR123A or RCR123A rechargeable batteries
• Up to 4.5 hours continuous working
• External power supply capability
• Limited 3-year warranty
- AGM Rattler TS35-384 384×288 17µm Thermal Scope
- Video-out or external power supply Type C USB cable
- QD Weapon Mount
- Two Lithium CR123 batteries
- Front lens protective cap
- Eyepiece rubber eye guard
- Soft Carrying Case
- Instructions manual
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