ATN Thor LT Thermal Rifle Scope Review

Thermal scopes are major equipment that should be in the hunter’s backpack to make their hunting trips curious. There are various brands available in the market, so it is hard to choose the best thermal scope for coyote hunting.

But when it comes to thermal riflescopes or other thermal related devices, ATN is the leading brand, and it is the Best Thermal Scope for hunters, hikers, and trekkers.

Who is ATN

ATN is one of the market-leading companies that produces 4K Digital Smart Optical devices and Smart Thermal Imaging gadgets for Day and Night time operation. The Optical equipment invented and developed by ATN is perfect for hunters, military purposes, and law enforcement. 

American Technologies Network founded in 1995, and in recent years it is the first-rate Tech Optics company that is transforming our world. It produces a different series of scopes available in the market which provide you the better experiences. In 2012, ATN launched its first Digital Night Vision device with Ultra Bright core technology. 

With further improvement in technology, ATN launched its fourth generation optics products in 2018 that comes with a high-performance Obsidian 4 core with Dual Processor.

Why Consider Using ATN ThOR LT?

The ATN ThOR LT is one of the best economical thermal scopes available in the market today. ATN lowers the price of the ATN ThOR LT model by only focusing on the basics needed features for a successful hunt. Many of the additional features are available in ATN ThOR 4 scopes than its previous models. 

ATN ThOR 4 and ATN ThOR LT are the best thermal scope with most advanced features. ThOR LT is incorporated with a high-performance ATN Obsidian Core LT for providing top-notch performance. 

If you are starting out hunting or don’t have the budget for thermal scopes with multiple features, we highly recommend the ATN ThOR LT. These thermal scopes detect radiation and do not require any visible light to produce an image.

How Thor LT Scope Works

The objective lens of the Thor LT scope collects the infrared light emitted by all of the objects in viewing sight. Then, the received light rays are scanned by thermal sensor elements, and the sensor elements formulate a very detailed temperature pattern called a thermogram that produces within half a second. 

The thermogram created by the sensor gets translated into electric impulses that are sent to the processor. The processor converts impulse into various colors depending on the intensity of the infrared emission and creates the image. 

Thermal devices can produce various types of images; Here some images are colored and others are monochrome. Change in shade or color denotes the temperature differences.

Features of ATN ThOR LT Rifle Scope

ATN ThOR LT is the latest model scope from ATN which is a powerful, lightweight rifle scope manufactured with high-quality materials and this scope available at affordable prices. ATN ThOR LT is designed with the look of the conventional riflescope.

This riflescope is constructed with strong aluminum material for long-lasting life; and its hardened aluminum body and easy mount abilities make it ideal while using large-caliber rifles. 

This thermal rifle scope allows you to focus the targets with the minimum effort. The ATN ThOR LT comes with many useful features that provide an accurate view and allows you to hunt without any distraction. 

THERMAL RESOLUTION

Thor LT scope models come with a 160 x 120 and 320 x 240 thermal resolution that gives you an accurate view of the target at long ranges and makes your hunting success. 

Low resolution distorts the target and decreases the accuracy of your image while the high resolution scope will provide the perfect clarity images of the viewing sight and target. So the hunters can easily figure out the object and make a clear shot without interruptions.

ONE SHOT ZERO

ATN Thor LT is designed with One Shot Zero Technology that makes you to zero the scope quickly. One Shot Zero is enabled by entering the zero program in the menu settings and then using the directional buttons realign the reticle to the center of the point of impact, save that adjustments and finally confirm zero by aiming the target.

This One Shot Zero Technology is completely different from zeroing in a conventional scope and it allows easier zeroing in digital scope. This feature removes interruption in the sights and minimizes the time you spend in sight.

PROCESSOR

ATN ThOR LT is a new series of thermal scopes from ATN that has an Obsidian Core LT processor. This processor is smarter and more powerful that has better performance, required features, enhanced power efficiency, and cooling performance. 

The LT core processors get more details from the sensor, offering a sharp image from distant targets.

LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION

In the ATH Thor series, ATN Thor LT Riflescope is the lightweight model that weights about only 1.4 lbs which is suitable for use in crossbows, rimfire rifles, and air rifles where weight is an essential factor. 

Lightweight design is due to a hardened aluminum-alloy frame which can withstand the recoil from high caliber rifles, built-in Li-ion battery, and Germanium objective lens.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

ATN Thor LT riflescope is designed by keeping the user’s comfort zone and requirements in mind. Ergonomic means the optimum size, shape, and form of a riflescope that makes it easier for people to utilize. 

It is a sleek, thin, lightweight, and streamlined design that is well-fitted for user’s requirements, and it can be mounted on the 30 mm rings that are not included.

EYE RELIEF

ATN Thor LT has a long eye relief of 3.5 inches that gives comfortable viewing of the sight. Eye relief of the riflescope is the distance from the last surface of an eyepiece (lens) within which the user’s eye can obtain the full view. 

REFRESH RATE

The ThOR LT contains the 60 Hz refresh rate in which images are refreshed many times to provide a clear and sharp image. It enhances the image quality when you are scouting, scanning, observing a moving target, or observing the target from the moving vehicle. 

Always choose a thermal riflescope above 30Hz refresh rate to get better image quality in moving objects.

MODES

ATN ThOR LT comes with two types of modes and you can choose the mode based on your requirements. You may find out that one mode works better with your eyesight and other may not. You don’t have to compromise on the reticle style as it allows for a good selection of multiple reticle patterns. 

• White Hot mode – shows the object in white.
• Black Hot mode – shows the object in black.

MAGNIFICATION

The ATN ThOR LT has two magnifications.

• The riflescope with 3-6x magnification has the detection range up to 475 meters, human recognition range of 240, and 11 x 8.3 field of view. 
• The riflescope with 4-8X magnification has the same specification as 3-6x. It has 625 meters, 315 of human recognition range, and 8.3 x 6.2 field of view.

3D ACCELEROMETER

An accelerometer is a sensor that measures the vibration, or acceleration of motion. It has the ability to measure the acceleration in three dimensions independently.

• By measuring the amount of acceleration due to gravity, an accelerometer can find out the angle it is tilted with respect to the earth. 
• By calculating the amount of dynamic acceleration, the accelerometer can find out how fast and in what direction the object is moving.

WEATHER RESISTANT

This scope can withstand any weather condition. Rainy and winter season will form a dew-like substance in the riflescope and provide a blurry view. 

A Rifle scope with weather resistance features will provide you with better vision and aids you to take a better shot. Many people skip going out hunting when it is raining outside and here weather resistance scopes are the best solution.

RECOIL RESISTANT

Recoil is a backward force produced when a bullet gets ejected from the rifle, and sometimes this force may cause damage to the scope. But, In ATN Thor LT scope recoil will not create any damages to the rifle scope because of its durability.

BATTERY LIFE

ATN ThOR LT comes with a lithium-ion battery, which provides you the 10 hours of continuous battery life with a single charge. It lasts up to 6 hours of full charge, and it has a USB-C port for charging purposes. You can charge the scope using the cables.