Could be. But "better" is subjective...
Everyone has their own definition of "better".
I'm sure seeing animals and ID'ing them at 800 yards plus but limit my shooting range to about 300 yards. Plus, I can use the Wraith in daytime as well, and video. NV is only as good as the illuminator...
Maybe.
Wise, educated coyotes are the problem most addressed with an M44.
BTW, those Gen III night vision scopes are rapidly going by the wayside in favor of much cheaper digital scopes with night vision.
I have two Sightmark Wraith scopes on different rifles.
Excellent night vision!
Here's...
Charli, there's lots of very bad misconception outright lies, and myths about M-44's, their use, and dangers.
I'll do my best to clear up some things.
First, here's an M-44 and the warning signage required to be placed in several locations around each device.
There's no explosive. There's...
M44's have been in use for predator control (coyotes) for decades.
Either the Wildlife Services guy or the landowner has to be certified in their use, storage, and applications.
"Ethical" doesn't play a part of animal damage control. I'm sorry boys and girls, but some people are in this for...
Just fix it.
Unless you have an urgent project that you have to finish in a timely manner, take it to the radiator shop and have them fix it for good.
Just my experience..
In addition to the ranch and cows I also have an agricultural brush control business. I shred ranches and control brush problems for them.
There's also that saying "Behind every successful rancher, is a wife with a job in town." ;)