So far I have just had it out of the box playing with it trying to get the functions down and to see if I can see anything in the dark with it. The IR that comes with it isn't to bad to me. I made out a cat on top of hay bales about 150yds away. Daytime I have looked thru it and changed colors and reticles but that is about it. I need to get it on my rifle and see how it works