IR night vision scope?

[NilsFrost]

So here the issue.

I want to get a good thermal imaging scope, something like Armasight Predator 336 2-8x25, which is one of the best IR scopes, however, it is the price that I find unacceptable. While it may be good, it's too expensive for my tastes. What I need is something in the $1000 range, preferably lower, and with adequate quality. I don't need an active cooling system, I don't even need any cooling system, I'm only going to use it in winter.

Any advice?

[turkeyfeathers]

Predator hunting ? 

I just received Cabelas shooting catalog the other day. Don't think I saw one less than 2 grand. 

[Jeremy K]

Have you checked optics planet,not sure on their prices ,I've never been in the market to shoot in the dark.