Originally Posted By: YoteWorksThe QD locking mount was my own personal requirement. Color me a bit cynical of a non locking QD throw lever of unknown manufacture not coming loose. The non locking throw levers have been known to catch on other gear and open up. I agree 100% and it is the reason Night Goggles includes the Tactical (locking) QD mount on both the R35 and the Super Hogster and now a LaRue mount on the Super Yoter.
Originally Posted By: YoteWorksI spoke with Hans from Outdoor Legacy by phone prior to purchase and we had a great discussion. After talking with him and outlining what I was looking for, he felt the Rattler was the way to go… and in my case, quite a bit cheaper. I decided I wasn’t gaining much capability with the Super Hogster over the Rattler 35. As explained to me, both are manufactured in China This is where Hans and I disagree as the Rattlers and Taipan are direct imports from China. Although the Bering thermals have iRay sensors and even share a body mold from the Siam series, they are assembled in TX and CA depending on the model. The reason I am so adamant about this is service during and after warranty. If replacement is the only option because there is no service, how long may you have to wait during hunting season if they don't have inventory to replace. This is the biggest concern. Bering services their entire lineup. To me this is a big deal, to others it may not be.
Outdoor Legacy and Hans and Jason seem to be good guys and they seem to do a good job of trying to get people into a good thermal for them.
Originally Posted By: YoteWorksAlso, I suspect that either optic will be rather obsolete before the warranties on either expire. New products will release, but look at all the old Armasights, Pulsars, etc still around. Someone will own these thermals once the warranty expires. At that time, it would be awesome to know if something happens, there is an option to get it fixed vs having to throw it out. Bering excels at service. They still fix lots of older NV stuff as well. Would you pay more for a used thermal knowing it can be fixed vs rolling the dice if something goes wrong, it is a disposable item?
I wasn't going to respond but there were just a few things I wanted to clarify. I genuinely hope you nothing but success with your new thermal, and some of my information on AGM may be dated, and I admit that.