OneLeaf Commander NV400 Night Vision Scope Review & Shoot

Published on June 1, 2024
Duration: 38:47

This review of the OneLeaf Commander NV400 night vision scope covers its performance at various ranges, including 500 yards and beyond. The reviewer details the scope's magnification capabilities, reticle behavior (especially the difference between in-scope view and recorded footage), and the functionality of its one-shot zero and ballistic calculator features. Accuracy testing with Freedom Munitions 150gr FMJ ammunition is presented, highlighting challenges with shooting off a bag versus a bipod and demonstrating effective holdovers for long-range shots.

Quick Summary

The OneLeaf Commander NV400 night vision scope offers a 4x to 52x optical magnification with an additional 13x digital zoom. It features a one-shot zero function ideal for accurate rifles and a ballistic calculator supporting seven charts. However, its rangefinder may have limitations beyond 541 yards, and recorded video does not perfectly represent the in-scope reticle behavior.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Discount & Overview
  2. 00:26First Range Session: 500 Yards
  3. 01:07Daylight Performance & Magnification
  4. 02:05Digital vs. Traditional Scope Clarity
  5. 03:00Zeroing Process: 50 & 100 Yards
  6. 03:31Reticle Behavior on Camera vs. In-Scope
  7. 04:31One Shot Zero Implementation
  8. 05:56One Shot Zero Success at 100 Yards
  9. 06:16Printing Groups & Ammo Testing
  10. 07:11Ammunition Accuracy Analysis
  11. 08:00Bipod vs. Bag Shooting Performance
  12. 09:02Improved Accuracy with Bipod
  13. 10:33One Shot Zero Capability Discussion
  14. 11:26Extending Range: 300 Yards
  15. 12:20Engaging Targets at 500 Yards
  16. 13:22Wind Impact on Long Range Shots
  17. 13:45Microphone Test & 100 Yard View
  18. 14:18Full Magnification at 100 Yards
  19. 14:30Adjustment Knob Operation
  20. 15:04Magnification at 300 Yards
  21. 15:55Magnification at 540 Yards
  22. 16:13Maximum Magnification Test
  23. 16:20Rangefinder Functionality
  24. 17:02Rangefinder Readings
  25. 17:20Rangefinder at 100 Yards
  26. 17:31Rangefinder at 150 Yards
  27. 17:35Rangefinder at 154 Yards
  28. 17:43Rangefinder at 200 Yards
  29. 17:46Rangefinder at 250 Yards
  30. 17:48Rangefinder at 300 Yards
  31. 17:50Rangefinder at 399 Yards
  32. 18:00Long Range Shooting with Wind
  33. 18:06Reticle Zoom Discrepancy
  34. 19:05Engaging Crow Target at 500 Yards
  35. 19:33Hit on Crow Target
  36. 19:38Plate Shot
  37. 19:53Holdover Mark Visibility Issue
  38. 20:05Reticle Position at High Zoom
  39. 20:32Reticle Behavior on Uploaded Footage
  40. 21:06Zooming Out for Holdover Marks
  41. 21:13Shots Not at Maximum Magnification
  42. 21:28Reticle Disappearing at High Zoom
  43. 22:4320 MOA Riser Base Consideration
  44. 23:40Magnification Clarification (4-52x vs 13x Digital)
  45. 25:09New Range: 200-1000 Yards
  46. 25:56View Through Scope at Long Range
  47. 26:13One Mile Distance Test
  48. 26:22Rangefinder Test at New Range
  49. 26:31Rangefinder Limitation Beyond 541 Yards
  50. 27:09Zooming in on Distant Ranges
  51. 27:39Focus Adjustment
  52. 28:10Fully Zoomed In at 1000 Yards
  53. 28:33Zooming Out and In at One Mile
  54. 29:22Engaging 600 Yard Mound
  55. 29:47Holdover Shooting at 600 Yards
  56. 30:00First Shot at 600 Yards (Miss)
  57. 30:14Second Shot at 600 Yards (Miss)
  58. 30:30Third Shot at 600 Yards (Miss)
  59. 30:39Fourth Shot at 600 Yards (Hit)
  60. 31:09Consecutive Hits at 600 Yards
  61. 31:18Footage Issues at 600 Yards
  62. 31:49Attempting 700 Yards
  63. 31:56Difficulty Seeing Impacts at 1000 Yards
  64. 32:45Ammo Expended at 1000 Yards
  65. 33:03Half Scale Silhouette at 700 Yards
  66. 33:15Reticle Lowering at Further Ranges
  67. 33:35Alleviating Reticle Issues with Riser
  68. 33:57Shooting Methods: Holdover vs. Ballistics
  69. 34:32Re-zeroing for Distance
  70. 34:49Hunting vs. Target Shooting Zero
  71. 35:18One Shot Zero for Re-zeroing
  72. 36:07Hit on Silhouette at 700 Yards
  73. 36:43Holdover vs. Reticle Appearance
  74. 37:07Overall Experience & Positive Impressions
  75. 37:48Night Vision Capabilities Teaser
  76. 37:59Discount Reminder
  77. 38:18Night Vision Footage Coming Soon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the magnification range of the OneLeaf Commander NV400 night vision scope?

The OneLeaf Commander NV400 features a 4x to 52x optical magnification range. It also includes an additional 13x digital zoom, allowing for significant magnification for long-range observation and targeting.

How does the OneLeaf Commander NV400's one-shot zero feature work?

The one-shot zero feature allows users to quickly zero the scope by taking a single shot and then adjusting the reticle to that impact point. This is most effective on rifles with high inherent accuracy, such as MOA or sub-MOA platforms.

What are the limitations of the OneLeaf Commander NV400's rangefinder?

Out of the box, the rangefinder on the OneLeaf Commander NV400 may struggle to register distances beyond approximately 541 yards. While it can pick up targets at 500 yards, it reportedly fails to provide readings from 600 yards onwards without potential adjustment or alignment.

How does the recorded video from the OneLeaf Commander NV400 compare to the in-scope view?

The recorded video footage from the NV400 does not accurately represent the reticle's size or behavior, particularly for first focal plane reticles, compared to the actual view through the scope. The clarity and crispness are also noted to be superior when looking directly through the optic.

What ammunition was used for accuracy testing with the OneLeaf Commander NV400?

The accuracy testing for the OneLeaf Commander NV400 utilized Freedom Munitions 150-grain FMJ ammunition. This budget-friendly option demonstrated acceptable performance, yielding groups around 1 to 1.5 inches at 100 yards when shot from a stable platform.

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