ChrisLd, I hope you don't mind me hijacking your post but, I've got a couple question. If you do mind I'll delete my post and dm you.
If you use a helmet mounted thermal do you remove the unit from helmet and attach it to your firearm when you spot a predator or do you look through the thermal and through a regular day scope? Probably a dumb question but I've never used a thermal, hell I can't even use artificial light in my state!