Most of my hunting is forest and unless we are set up in a pasture all shots are less than 100 yds. I can tell the difference between a red or gray fox or coon with the nv at the ranges I hunt. The flir will let me know something is there but usually cant tell what it is unless it is close. I made a helmet mount years ago but don't usually wear it, I will scan with the Flir for a while and then switch to a red headlight. I think the red light will spook many coyotes and if I use ir with the nv sometimes they notice that. I would like to try a breach but it sounds like many do not think they are very good.