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    DNT Hydra LRF HS225R thermal scope

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    Hydra LRF HS225R

    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 21.3 oz mounted weight and 5.5-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

    46.8#7 of 7in this category
    Image
    41
    Handling
    76
    Warranty
    46
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    256×192 px
    Hog ID
    228 yd
    Field of view
    7.0°
    Weight
    21.3 oz
    $900Best price
    9 in-stock sellers

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    DNT Hydra LRF HS225R compared with DNT Hydra HS225 compared with RIX STORM S2 — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeDNT Hydra LRF HS225R25625 mm3×
    Similar setupDNT Hydra HS22525625 mm3×
    Lower priceRIX STORM S225625 mm3.5×
    At a glance
    Best price$900$800$799, advantage
    HuntGrade Score46.847.148.2, advantage
    Overall rank#155 of 155#154 of 155#148 of 155, advantage
    Image
    Image score41.441.441.4
    Resolution256×192256×192256×192
    Objective lens25mm25mm25mm
    Field of view7.0°7.0°7.0°
    Identification228 yd228 yd228 yd
    Handling
    Handling score76.078.179.2, advantage
    Mounted weight21 oz19 oz (estimated)14 oz, advantage
    Runtime~5.5 hrs, advantage~5.5 hrs, advantage~5 hrs
    Laser rangefinderBuilt in, advantageNoNo
    Warranty
    Warranty score46.046.064.0, advantage
    Term2 years2 years3 years, advantage
    TransferableYesYesYes

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    DNT Hydra LRF HS225R

    DNT Hydra LRF HS225R

    256×192 sensor · 25 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage41.4× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling76.0× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty46.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score46.8

    Image

    41.4 pts
    Sensor resolution10.0 pts256×19250% of Image
    Animal detail80.7 pts228 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view59.8 pts7.0° horizontal FOV15% of Image
    Sensitivity80.0 pts25 mK10% of Image
    Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
    Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    76.0 pts
    Mounted weight85.6 pts21.3 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life42.0 pts5.5 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

    DNT Hydra HS650

    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 HS225R

    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
    $900
    Median price
    $900
    MSRP
    $1,378
    In-stock sellers
    9

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