ATN Hunting Blog | Tony Montoya

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Tony Montoya

My name is Tony Montoya, and I’m proud to call the good ol’ city of Waco, Texas, home. My love for hunting started at an early age, sparked by countless outdoor adventures with my father and brothers. Whether we were sitting beside a quiet pond listening to the sound of duck wings cutting through the air, or posted along a tree line waiting for dove to whistle by, the outdoors became part of who I am. We were always in the woods - exploring, scouting, and learning about game like deer, hogs, rabbits, and birds. I still remember the very first time I sat in a tree stand before sunrise, watching the world wake up. Seeing God’s creation come alive in that moment, I was hooked for life. Since then, hunting hasn’t just been something I do - it’s been a way of life. I’ve hunted all across the state of Texas, from North to South, East to West, and along the way, I’ve gained countless experiences, made lifelong friends, created unforgettable memories, and learned the true art of hunting. Over the years, I’ve taken thousands of invasive feral hogs and spent countless nights on tree lines calling in and dragging off coyotes. Some of my most meaningful memories have been made alongside my sons - Tony, Aiden, and Ian - listening to the howl of a coyote echo through the night or the deep grunt of a big boar moving in close. Those moments are what it’s all about. I was first introduced to night hunting by my younger brother, Austin Montoya, while managing predator numbers and controlling feral hog populations. I’ll never forget the first time I looked through an ATN Thor HD thermal over ten years ago. From that moment on, the way I hunted changed forever. Since then, I’ve successfully harvested thousands of hogs and hundreds of coyotes, helping protect crops, land, and livestock across Central Texas. These predators cost landowners and ranchers thousands of dollars each year in lost crops and animals - sheep, goats, chickens, calves, and even small horses - and I take pride in doing my part. I rely on gear that performs when it counts, which is why I choose ATN Optics. Their cutting-edge technology, proven reliability, and crystal-clear imagery give me the confidence to make smart, ethical decisions and succeed on every hunt.

Thermal Scope Gun Setups: ATN ThOR 6 Optics Built to Hold Zero

Matching a thermal scope to your gun matters. See which ATN ThOR 6 optic holds zero on AR platforms, bolt-actions, and semi-auto hog rifles under recoil.

thermal scope for pellet gun: ATN ThOR 6 Picks by Use Case

Matching a thermal scope for pellet gun to the job? See the ATN ThOR 6 640 2-16x and its siblings by use case: barn pests, small game, ranch predators.

Best thermal scope for pellet gun: ATN ThOR 6 Picks by Season

Picking a thermal scope for pellet gun by season? Compare the ATN ThOR 6 640 3-24x and its siblings for summer, cold winter hunts, and off-season pests.

thermal scope for gun: ATN ThOR 6 Ranked by the Features That Matter

Buying a thermal scope for gun mounting? Rank the ATN ThOR 6 640 2-16x and siblings by sensor, recoil rating, magnification, and battery swap.

Best thermal scope for gun: ATN ThOR 6 Picks by Terrain

Choosing a thermal scope for gun by terrain? Compare the ATN ThOR 6 640 3-24x and its siblings for thick timber, open fields, and mixed country.

Thermal Scope for 22lr by Terrain: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x Roundup

Choosing a thermal scope for 22lr by terrain: the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 2-16x leads, with two ATN ThOR 6 scopes matched to barns, fields and brush.

Best Thermal Scope for 22lr: ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x Pest-Control Picks

The best thermal scope for 22lr is the ATN ThOR 6 640x512 3-24x. Compare three ATN ThOR 6 scopes for rimfire pest control by resolution and detail.

Thermal Scope for 17 HMR: ATN ThOR 6 640 2-16x Feature Picks

The best thermal scope for 17 HMR by feature: RAV, Zeroing Freeze, refresh rate and light weight on the ATN ThOR 6 640 2-16x, plus two ATN ThOR 6 options.

Best Thermal Scope for 17 HMR: ATN ThOR 6 640 by Terrain

The best thermal scope for 17 HMR varmint rigs: how the ATN ThOR 6 640 pairs thermal reach with rimfire range across open ground and brushy draws, plus ThOR 6 options.