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    RIX DBH D12 thermal scope

    RIX

    DBH D12

    1280-class sensor75 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 55.5 oz mounted weight and 7-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

    89.0Comparethe alternatives
    Image
    96
    Handling
    47
    Warranty
    100
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    1280×1024 px
    Hog ID
    684 yd
    Field of view
    11.7°
    Weight
    55.5 oz
    $8,499Best price
    11 in-stock sellers

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    RIX DBH D12 compared with Nocpix RICO 2 S75R compared with RIX LEAP L12R — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeRIX DBH D12128075 mm3×
    Similar setupNocpix RICO 2 S75R128075 mm3×
    Lower priceRIX LEAP L12R128060 mm2×
    At a glance
    Best price$8,499$6,400, advantage$6,899
    HuntGrade Score89.090.0, advantage89.4
    Overall rank#6 of 155#1 of 155, advantage#4 of 155
    Image
    Image score96.296.496.6, advantage
    Resolution1280×10241280×10241280×1024
    Objective lens75mm, largest lens75mm, largest lens60mm
    Field of view11.7°11.7°14.6°, widest field of view
    Identification684 yd, advantage684 yd, advantage547 yd
    Handling
    Handling score47.252.8, advantage47.6
    Mounted weight56 oz46 oz, advantage53 oz
    Runtime~7 hrs, advantage~4.5 hrs~6.5 hrs
    Laser rangefinderBuilt inBuilt inBuilt in
    Warranty
    Warranty score100.0100.0100.0
    Term5 years5 years5 years
    TransferableYesYesYes

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    RIX DBH D12

    RIX DBH D12

    1280×1024 sensor · 75 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage96.2× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling47.2× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score89.0

    Image

    96.2 pts
    Sensor resolution100.0 pts1280×102450% of Image
    Animal detail105.7 pts684 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view80.1 pts11.7° horizontal FOV15% of Image
    Sensitivity92.0 pts15 mK10% of Image
    Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
    Screen93.1 pts2560×2560 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    47.2 pts
    Mounted weight34.3 pts55.5 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life54.0 pts7 hours20% of Handling
    Water resistance95.0 ptsIP6710% of Handling
    Eye relief63.0 pts60 mm10% of Handling

    Warranty

    100.0 pts
    Electronics coverage100.0 pts5 years90% of Warranty
    Transferability100.0 ptsTransferable10% of Warranty
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    3 families · In-stock price ranges

    RIX STORM S6R

    STORM

    5 scopes

    The compact entry line, with simpler options and built-in ranging on the R versions.

    $799–$2,599
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    RIX LEAP L12R

    LEAP

    3 scopes

    Traditional scope styling with optical zoom, for changing the view as distances change.

    $2,299–$6,899
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    RIX DBH D12

    DBH

    2 scopes

    The larger-lens line for distant targets, with a 1280-class option above the compact STORM.

    $5,699–$8,499
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    Shared sensor roots, different configurations.

    Our component research links RIX to the InfiRay sensor family. LEAP, STORM and DBH nevertheless use distinct combinations of optics, displays and body design.

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    Best price
    $8,499
    Median price
    $8,499
    MSRP
    $8,699
    In-stock sellers
    11

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