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Note this review is from the review I did on amazon for the Orion 5x model: The same applies for the 4x Orion minus one power of magnification, which will give you a wider field of view then the 5x Orion. Other then that all else below applies the same. I recently purchased an Armasight Orion 5X gen1+ scope for hog hunting in south central FL. I wanted a budget minded optic that wouldn't fail me and spoil my hunt. I did my research (quite a few hours over a couple days) after reading reviews and watching videos I was leaning towards the Orion. What really sealed the deal for me was when I called Armasight and spoke with Steve B. I had some real novice night vision questions, Steve not only answered my questions he made me night vision savvy, he spent at least 30 minutes fielding my questions and gave me incredible information. The scope is very clear built very ruggedly and is engineered and manufactured very well. Before attempting to sight in I manually adjusted the windage and elevation by maxing out the clicks to find "zero click". I did this by turning the elevation adjustment all the way up then all the way down and did the same for the windage adjustment(all the way left and then right) being sure to count the amount of clicks. Once I did that I then adjusted the windage and elevation so that both were in the middle of total number of clicks(zero click). After zero clicking I sighted in starting at 25 yards then ending at 50 yards. The Orion can see well beyond 50 yards and be effective, but where I hog hunt a head shot is required, which I don't attempt at night beyond 50 yards(I know my limits). The key to making this scope live to it's potential is to use two illuminators, I had the one that came with the optic and another from Armasight both the standard 810mw illuminators which illuminated the target and the sounding area(absolute must). The Orion is robust and does add noticeable weight to your platform in the order of 5+lbs, the Orion stands up to .308 bolt action recoil and holds zero.The magnification and narrow field of view(part of all night vision) coupled with it's weight do not lend this optic to a setup for stalking style hunts. But from a stand or fixed position this optic is tops. To say the Orion 5x is "good for a Gen1+" or it is "good for the money" is selling the optic short". Allow me to fully recommend this optic and Armasight in general to anyone looking for a great company and NV products.Read full review
Functionality seems pretty good. Construction seems good. It is bulky and heavy. Not something that I would enjoy carrying on my AR15 for long periods. Would be better suited to my 308 where it would be stationary on a bi pod.