Rattler V2 25-256

Name: AGM Rattler V2 25-256
Brand: AGM

256-class sensor25 mm lens

This sensor and lens combination favors identifying animals farther away, trading a broad scanning view for a narrower view of distant targets. Its 17.3 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

50.1#1 of 7in this category

Image: 40
Handling: 87
Warranty: 100

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Key specs

Resolution: 256×192 px
Hog ID: 228 yd
Field of view: 7.0°
Weight: 17.3 oz

$795Best price

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AGM Rattler V2 25-256 compared with RIX STORM S2 compared with AGM Rattler V2 19-256 — key specifications
Scope	This scopeAGM Rattler V2 25-25625625 mm3.5×	Similar setupRIX STORM S225625 mm3.5×	Lower priceAGM Rattler V2 19-25625619 mm2.5×
At a glance
Best price	$795	$799	$695, advantage
HuntGrade Score	50.1	48.2	50.9, advantage
Overall rank	#144 of 155	#148 of 155	#139 of 155, advantage
Image
Image score	40.0	41.4, advantage	41.0
Resolution	256×192	256×192	256×192
Objective lens	25mm, largest lens	25mm, largest lens	19mm
Field of view	7.0°	7.0°	9.3°, widest field of view
Identification	228 yd, advantage	228 yd, advantage	173 yd
Handling
Handling score	87.2	79.2	87.5, advantage
Mounted weight	17 oz	14 oz, advantage	17 oz
Runtime	~11.5 hrs, advantage	~5 hrs	~11.5 hrs, advantage
Laser rangefinder	No	No	No
Warranty
Warranty score	100.0, advantage	64.0	100.0, advantage
Term	5 years, advantage	3 years	5 years, advantage
Transferable	Yes	Yes	Yes

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AGM Rattler V2 25-256

256×192 sensor · 25 mm lens · 12 µm

ImageImage40.0× 80% weight

HandlingHandling87.2× 15% weight

WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight

HuntGrade Score50.1

Image

40.0 pts

Sensor resolution10.0 pts256×19250% of Image

Animal detail80.7 pts228 yd ID15% of Image

Field of view59.5 pts7.0° 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

87.2 pts

Mounted weight91.6 pts17.3 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: $795
Median price: $795
MSRP: $1,095
In-stock sellers: 19

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