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    Bering Hogster Stimulus 2.3-4.6x19mm thermal scope

    Bering

    Hogster Stimulus 2.3-4.6x19mm

    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 16.6 oz mounted weight and 8-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

    47.3Comparethe alternatives
    Image
    38
    Handling
    79
    Warranty
    100
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    256×192 px
    Hog ID
    173 yd
    Field of view
    9.2°
    Weight
    16.6 oz
    $975Best price
    2 in-stock sellers

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    Bering Hogster Stimulus 2.3-4.6x19mm compared with DNT Hydra HS219 compared with DNT Hydra HS225 — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeBering Hogster Stimulus 2.3-4.6x19mm25619 mm2.3×
    Similar setupDNT Hydra HS21925619 mm2×
    Lower priceDNT Hydra HS22525625 mm3×
    At a glance
    Best price$975$700, advantage$800
    HuntGrade Score47.3, advantage47.247.1
    Overall rank#152 of 155, advantage#153 of 155#154 of 155
    Image
    Image score38.041.5, advantage41.4
    Resolution256×192256×192256×192
    Objective lens19mm19mm25mm, largest lens
    Field of view9.2°9.3°, widest field of view7.0°
    Identification173 yd173 yd228 yd, advantage
    Handling
    Handling score79.3, advantage78.078.1
    Mounted weight17 oz, advantage19 oz (estimated)19 oz (estimated)
    Runtime~8 hrs, advantage~5.5 hrs~5.5 hrs
    Laser rangefinderNoNoNo
    Warranty
    Warranty score100.0, advantage46.046.0
    Term6 years, advantage2 years2 years
    TransferableYesYesYes

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    Bering Hogster Stimulus 2.3-4.6x19mm

    Bering Hogster Stimulus 2.3-4.6x19mm

    256×192 sensor · 19 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage38.0× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling79.3× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score47.3

    Image

    38.0 pts
    Sensor resolution10.0 pts256×19250% of Image
    Animal detail72.6 pts173 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view74.0 pts9.2° horizontal FOV15% of Image
    Sensitivity46.0 pts50 mK10% of Image
    Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
    Screen38.5 pts1280×960 · 30 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    79.3 pts
    Mounted weight92.6 pts16.6 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life62.0 pts8 hours20% of Handling
    Water resistance70.0 ptsIP6610% of Handling
    Eye relief43.0 pts40 mm10% of Handling

    Warranty

    100.0 pts
    Electronics coverage100.0 pts6 years90% of Warranty
    Transferability100.0 ptsTransferable10% of Warranty
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    3 families · In-stock price ranges

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    Bering Hogster Stimulus 2.3-4.6x19mm

    Hogster

    4 scopes

    The compact entry line covers the basics, with no built-in laser rangefinder.

    $975–$1,875
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    Bering Super Hogster LRF 3.5-14.0x35mm

    Super Hogster

    2 scopes

    The middle line, with a closer starting view than Hogster VIBE and rangefinder options.

    $2,175–$2,775
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    Bering Super Yoter LRF 3.0-24.0x50mm

    Super Yoter

    2 scopes

    The resolution step above the Hogster lines, with larger lenses and rangefinder options.

    $3,395–$4,395
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    A supplier attribution still under review.

    Our research has not confirmed a sensor supplier across Bering’s current scope families. The Hogster and Yoter names describe product lines, not named sensor foundries.

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    Best price
    $975
    Median price
    $1,037
    MSRP
    $1,495
    In-stock sellers
    2

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    Ships in 1–2 business days
    		No returns$1,099Visit seller