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    DNT Hydra HS325 thermal scope

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    Hydra HS325

    384-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 19.3 oz mounted weight and 4.5-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

    58.5#7 of 13in this category
    Image
    56
    Handling
    76
    Warranty
    46
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    384×288 px
    Hog ID
    228 yd
    Field of view
    10.5°
    Weight
    19.3 oz
    $999Best price
    9 in-stock sellers

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    DNT Hydra HS325 compared with AGM Rattler V2 25-320 compared with DNT Hydra HS335 — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeDNT Hydra HS32538425 mm2×
    Similar setupAGM Rattler V2 25-32038425 mm3.5×
    More identification rangeDNT Hydra HS33538435 mm3×
    At a glance
    Best price$999$995, advantage$1,200
    HuntGrade Score58.5, advantage57.757.9
    Overall rank#121 of 155, advantage#128 of 155#127 of 155
    Image
    Image score56.0, advantage51.055.3
    Resolution384×288, advantage320×256384×288, advantage
    Objective lens25mm25mm35mm, largest lens
    Field of view10.5°, widest field of view8.8°7.5°
    Identification228 yd228 yd319 yd, advantage
    Handling
    Handling score76.279.2, advantage76.0
    Mounted weight19 oz (estimated)17 oz, advantage20 oz (estimated)
    Runtime~4.5 hrs~6.5 hrs, advantage~4.5 hrs
    Laser rangefinderNoNoNo
    Warranty
    Warranty score46.0100.0, advantage46.0
    Term2 years5 years, advantage2 years
    TransferableYesYesYes

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    DNT Hydra HS325

    DNT Hydra HS325

    384×288 sensor · 25 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage56.0× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling76.2× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty46.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score58.5

    Image

    56.0 pts
    Sensor resolution32.2 pts384×28850% of Image
    Animal detail80.7 pts228 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view77.4 pts10.5° horizontal FOV15% of Image
    Sensitivity88.0 pts18 mK10% of Image
    Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
    Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    76.2 pts
    Mounted weight88.6 pts19.3 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life34.0 pts4.5 hours20% of Handling
    Water resistance95.0 ptsIP6710% of Handling
    Eye relief68.0 pts65 mm10% of Handling

    Warranty

    46.0 pts
    Electronics coverage40.0 pts2 years90% of Warranty
    Transferability100.0 ptsTransferable10% of Warranty
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    2 families · In-stock price ranges

    This scope’s family
    DNT Hydra HS325

    Hydra

    6 scopes

    One optic for a scope, clip-on or handheld. The simpler Hydra option without ranging.

    $700–$2,199
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    DNT Hydra LRF HS650R

    Hydra LRF

    4 scopes

    Hydra’s scope, clip-on and handheld setup, with built-in ranging and ballistic tools.

    $900–$2,200
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    Choose the sensor, lens and rangefinder.

    The lineup uses 256×192, 384×288 and 640×512 sensors with 12 µm pixels and 1024×768 displays. Lens size and base magnification vary by scope. The LRF versions include a laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator.

    Standard coverage, with a registration extension.

    DNT lists two years of standard warranty coverage for its 256×192 and 384×288 Hydra scopes, extending to three years after registration. Its 640×512 scopes have three years as standard, extending to five.

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    Best price
    $999
    Median price
    $1,000
    MSRP
    $1,334
    In-stock sellers
    9

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    In-stock buying options for DNT Hydra HS325
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    The Thermal StoreFree shipping over $1,799
    Ships same day
    		No returns$999Lowest priceVisit seller
    MidwayUSAFree shipping over $100
    Ships same dayOrder by 1:00 PM CT
    		90-day returns$1,000Visit seller
    Night Vision UniverseFree shipping
    Ships in 1–5 business days
    		15-day returns$1,000Visit seller
    Camera Land NYCalculated at checkout15-day returns$1,000Visit seller
    Predator Hunter OutdoorsFree shipping on thermal and night vision products
    Ships in 1–3 business days
    		7-day returns$1,000Visit seller