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    RIX LEAP L12R thermal scope

    RIX

    LEAP L12R

    1280-class sensor60 mm lens

    This sensor and lens combination pairs a broad scanning view with more detail on distant animals in our identification model. Its 53.0 oz mounted weight and 6.5-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

    89.4Comparethe alternatives
    Image
    97
    Handling
    48
    Warranty
    100
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    1280×1024 px
    Hog ID
    547 yd
    Field of view
    14.6°
    Weight
    53.0 oz
    $6,899Best price
    11 in-stock sellers

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    RIX LEAP L12R compared with Nocpix ACE S60R compared with AGM Adder V2 LRF 60-1280 — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeRIX LEAP L12R128060 mm2×
    Similar setupNocpix ACE S60R128060 mm2×
    Lower priceAGM Adder V2 LRF 60-1280128060 mm2.5×
    At a glance
    Best price$6,899$5,295, advantage$5,995
    HuntGrade Score89.489.489.6, advantage
    Overall rank#4 of 155#4 of 155#3 of 155, advantage
    Image
    Image score96.6, advantage96.494.0
    Resolution1280×10241280×10241280×1024
    Objective lens60mm60mm60mm
    Field of view14.6°14.7°, widest field of view14.6°
    Identification547 yd547 yd547 yd
    Handling
    Handling score47.648.762.6, advantage
    Mounted weight53 oz51 oz40 oz, advantage
    Runtime~6.5 hrs~6 hrs~9 hrs, advantage
    Laser rangefinderBuilt inBuilt inBuilt in
    Warranty
    Warranty score100.0100.0100.0
    Term5 years5 years5 years
    TransferableYesYesYes

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    RIX LEAP L12R

    RIX LEAP L12R

    1280×1024 sensor · 60 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage96.6× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling47.6× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score89.4

    Image

    96.6 pts
    Sensor resolution100.0 pts1280×102450% of Image
    Animal detail101.7 pts547 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view85.1 pts14.6° horizontal FOV15% of Image
    Sensitivity92.0 pts15 mK10% of Image
    Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
    Screen97.7 pts2560×2560 · 60 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    47.6 pts
    Mounted weight38.0 pts53.0 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life50.0 pts6.5 hours20% of Handling
    Water resistance95.0 ptsIP6710% of Handling
    Eye relief53.0 pts50 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
    $6,899
    Median price
    $6,899
    MSRP
    $7,099
    In-stock sellers
    11

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