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More fun with the ATN scope.
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Yup, got the new one. It is new, the serial number is different. Put it on the Ruger after following the charging instructions and the below fun. Turned it on first to see battery state, it was 80%. Shut it off and charged it per instructions. Downloaded firmware "update" checked version on scope and version on SD card update. Same-same.
Powered down the scope for the evening. Went to power it up the next day. It would not power on. Had to hold the hard reset (power button for 30 seconds) heard the click, it powered up. Tried it again, power it off, it will not turn back on unless hard reset. For sheets and giggles inserted micro SD card with updated firmware. result, SSDD it still has to be hard reset to power up.
So, lets go shoot. Got it on paper and found the one shot zero took 28 rounds to get dead on at 100 yards. Problem, the day has scattered low clouds. When it goes to bright sunshine on the shooter, (sun shade is installed) screen brightness is on max, you can't see well enough to shoot.
Now for rifle fun, after 15 or so rounds I was getting Horizontal Stringing, mmmm. Checked scope, yup, the Ruger Pic. base was loose. It will not get loose again. I used blue locktight on the screws with a wheeler torque driver and gel super glue on the base. It will not come loose again unless it tears the whole shebang off the rifle. The load is a mild one with 125 gr Speer TNT's and 8208 powder.
Overall impression? I am not impressed with either the rifle or the scope. Me thinks it might be fine on a 450BM but not gonna chance it, recoil and all. Gonna put it on a spare .223 AR and let it be a safe queen for a reminder of what not to buy. Over $1,000 invested in a safe queen I can't trust. Oh well, it is what it is.
As Perry Shooter used to say, YMMV.
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Safe Queens are one thing, boat anchors are another... I feel for you though, I've had a few that would have been better off throwing the money into a video poker machine.. Better luck next time.
I have 2 ATM scopes, not the newest models, though.
8 second power up.
Both are mounted on low recoil rifles - 22 rimfire and 300 BLK.
The 1-shot sight-in works! I had my doubts at first. I make sure everything is tight and I use a precision rest. It has a remote trigger release (which I have never used) and the rest secures to the bench.
I really enjoy the video and photo functions. I get pictures of critters with the crosshars on their chest without firing a shot.
Both scopes however, do have some minor problems. The WIFI function does not work. (I use a cable to view/copy the memorycard).
Bluetooth partially works. Sometimes it will download pics but realtime video is an empty promise. I would love for it to work.
The recoil activated video is hit or miss (I do not expect it to work on 22 and the Blackout is such light recoil...).
The scopes are big and heavy and with the infared attached they are too bulky to carry. And extra power supplies required. Stand hunting only. The coyotes are usually somewhere on the next ridge and I ain't climbing it in the dark with a 20 pound rifle.
I like the option of programming-in the ballistics of different loads then selecting 22rf or 300BLK sub-sonic or super-sonic. No scope adjustments required.
The range-finder does function although my shots are typically 35 yards +/-.
It is not a laser range finder - you must program the height of your particular target then bracket it between the lines.
I hope this may help. I'll post a pic or 2 when I get to my computer.