Rattler V2 19-256

Name: AGM Rattler V2 19-256
Brand: AGM

256-class sensor19 mm lens

This sensor and lens combination is better suited to closer identification; its narrower field of view also covers less ground while scanning. Its 17.0 oz mounted weight and 11.5-hour listed runtime are worth weighing together for longer nights. Compare current offers and the alternatives below to see what a change in price buys you.

HuntGrade Score

50.9Comparethe alternatives

Image: 41
Handling: 88
Warranty: 100

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Key specs

Resolution: 256×192 px
Hog ID: 173 yd
Field of view: 9.3°
Weight: 17.0 oz

$695Best price

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AGM Rattler V2 19-256 compared with DNT Hydra HS219 compared with ATN ThOR 6 Mini 256x192 2-16x — key specifications
Scope	This scopeAGM Rattler V2 19-25625619 mm2.5×	Similar setupDNT Hydra HS21925619 mm2×	Lower priceATN ThOR 6 Mini 256x192 2-16x25615 mm2×
At a glance
Best price	$695	$700	$620, advantage
HuntGrade Score	50.9, advantage	47.2	50.6
Overall rank	#139 of 155, advantage	#153 of 155	#141 of 155
Image
Image score	41.0	41.5	42.3, advantage
Resolution	256×192	256×192	256×192
Objective lens	19mm, largest lens	19mm, largest lens	15mm
Field of view	9.3°	9.3°	11.7°, widest field of view
Identification	173 yd, advantage	173 yd, advantage	137 yd
Handling
Handling score	87.5, advantage	78.0	81.9
Mounted weight	17 oz, advantage	19 oz (estimated)	18 oz
Runtime	~11.5 hrs, advantage	~5.5 hrs	~8 hrs
Laser rangefinder	No	No	No
Warranty
Warranty score	100.0, advantage	46.0	90.0
Term	5 years, advantage	2 years	5 years, advantage
Transferable	Yes, advantage	Yes, advantage	No — first owner only

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AGM Rattler V2 19-256

256×192 sensor · 19 mm lens · 12 µm

ImageImage41.0× 80% weight

HandlingHandling87.5× 15% weight

WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight

HuntGrade Score50.9

Image

41.0 pts

Sensor resolution10.0 pts256×19250% of Image

Animal detail72.6 pts173 yd ID15% of Image

Field of view74.3 pts9.3° horizontal FOV15% of Image

Sensitivity66.0 pts35 mK10% of Image

Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image

Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image

Handling

87.5 pts

Mounted weight92.1 pts17.0 oz60% of Handling

Battery life90.0 pts11.5 hours20% of Handling

Water resistance95.0 ptsIP6710% of Handling

Eye relief48.0 pts45 mm10% of Handling

Warranty

100.0 pts

Electronics coverage100.0 pts5 years90% of Warranty

Transferability100.0 ptsTransferable10% of Warranty

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7 families · In-stock price ranges

This scope’s family

Rattler V2

7 scopes

The budget line covers the basics, with a simpler feature set and no laser rangefinder.

$695–$2,695

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Rattler V3

4 scopes

The newer compact line, with higher-resolution displays than V2 and rangefinder options.

$1,595–$3,995

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Adder V2

5 scopes

Rattler V3-style features in a traditional scope body, with a 1280-class option.

$1,600–$5,995

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Varmint V2

2 scopes

Think Rattler V2 with a built-in rangefinder. An older alternative to the newer Rattler V3.

$1,674–$2,348

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Secutor

3 scopes

An older rangefinder line with larger lenses for distant targets. Compare with Rattler V3.

$1,858–$5,995

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Clarion

2 scopes

Switchable lenses give you a wide view for scanning and a closer look at distant targets.

$1,995–$2,986

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Evolver

1 scope

A compact alternative to Adder V2 1280, with a shorter body and less battery life.

$5,994

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The HIKMICRO connection.

Our sourcing research points to HIKMICRO as a supplier of AGM’s consumer thermal hardware. It draws on IPVM’s reporting on import records and company documents.

Your support relationship is with AGM.

AGM publishes its own U.S. warranty, handles claims and says it maintains in-house repair capabilities.

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Best price: $695
Median price: $695
MSRP: $895
In-stock sellers: 19

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