Rare is the serious shooter that doesn’t long for a thermal optic. While many people have already made the jump, there are an equal number still waiting. The challenge I hear most often is an unwillingness to dedicate a rifle purely to thermal. A concern I can appreciate. Yes, we can pull the optic off and put it back on, but many of us like to zero a rifle and leave it. There is a solution though. It’s The Armasight Jockey 640 Compact Thermal Clip-On.
The Armasight Jockey 640
The Armasight Jockey 640 Compact Compact Thermal Clip-On is just what it sounds like. A thermal device that clips onto the front of your existing optic. The Jockey 640 easily mounts in front of your existing 1-6x day scope with no additional zeroing required, working flawlessly with most optics under 5x magnification. The Jockey’s compact and lightweight design keeps your favorite .308, rimfire, airgun, or crossbow nimble and responsive.
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Along with being adaptive, it is built around performance. This unit uses the ArmaCORE 640 thermal core. It has a 60Hz frame rate for smooth operation and industry-best, outstanding visual acuity, based on Armasight’s Iron Wolf thermal technology platform. An extensive suite of features includes video and image capture, USB video stream, and USB-C interface for viewing your recordings and photos on external devices such as computers or televisions. The Jockey 640 offers multiple color palettes, intuitive simple 3-button controls, a quick detach mount, and long battery life.
Easy Interface
The optic is also feature-rich with things like multiple color palettes. You can select from various thermal display color palettes to optimize viewing based on your environment and personal preference. For those that have used thermal, this is a nice flexible feature. The Jockey 640 also uses an American Defense QD mount making set up and break down a breeze.
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The device is easy to use and includes a simple 3 button control layout. The menu is easy to navigate and the buttons are easy to run even with gloves. One item you will notice on the menu is video and image capture. This is a very popular feature with hunters. It is easily accomplished and easily easy to share once you are finished via a USB-C interface.
Lightweight and Feature Rich
The Armasight Jockey 640 is constructed with a ULTEM composite body. This thermal is both lightweight and solid, keeping your setup nimble without sacrificing durability. This design ensures minimal added weight, maintaining a balanced rifle, but can handle the rigors and beating around common to being carried in the field or rugged environments. Add to that a battery life of up to 4 hours on just two CR123 batteries and it gets even more appealing. It also supports the use of a 16650 battery for even longer runtime and external power via USB-C.
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One of the biggest bonuses is that it can double as a hand held monocular. This allows it to be handy even when not mounted on a gun. Overall the the Armasight Jockey 640 is a winner on many fronts.
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Features
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Multiple Color Palettes
Intuitive 3-Button Controls
Reticle (for Digital Zoom)
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4 Hours Runtime at 20° C
Image Detail Enhancement
Simple Alignment for Digital Zoom Capabilities
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Quick Detach Mount Included
Video Recording & Image Capture
USB Video Stream
USB-C Interface for External Devices
Reticle ON/OFF Selection
Battery Status Indicator
ULTEM Composite Body and Ergonomic Design
Designed and Assembled in the USA from U.S. and Global Components
