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    RIX LEAP L3R thermal scope

    RIX

    LEAP L3R

    384-class sensor35 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 48.2 oz mounted weight and 4-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

    57.5#23 of 29in this category
    Image
    57
    Handling
    48
    Warranty
    100
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    384×288 px
    Hog ID
    319 yd
    Field of view
    7.5°
    Weight
    48.2 oz
    $2,299Best price
    14 in-stock sellers

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    RIX LEAP L3R compared with AGM Rattler V3 LRF 35-384 compared with Nocpix BOLT L35R — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeRIX LEAP L3R38435 mm3.2×
    Similar setupAGM Rattler V3 LRF 35-38438435 mm3.5×
    Lower priceNocpix BOLT L35R38435 mm3.5×
    At a glance
    Best price$2,299$2,295$1,999, advantage
    HuntGrade Score57.561.6, advantage58.5
    Overall rank#130 of 155#100 of 155, advantage#121 of 155
    Image
    Image score56.656.9, advantage55.1
    Resolution384×288384×288384×288
    Objective lens35mm35mm35mm
    Field of view7.5°7.5°7.5°
    Identification319 yd319 yd319 yd
    Handling
    Handling score47.974.0, advantage62.9
    Mounted weight48 oz24 oz, advantage36 oz
    Runtime~4 hrs~7 hrs, advantage~6.5 hrs
    Laser rangefinderBuilt inBuilt inBuilt in
    Warranty
    Warranty score100.0100.0100.0
    Term5 years5 years5 years
    TransferableYesYesYes

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    RIX LEAP L3R

    RIX LEAP L3R

    384×288 sensor · 35 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage56.6× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling47.9× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score57.5

    Image

    56.6 pts
    Sensor resolution32.2 pts384×28850% of Image
    Animal detail89.8 pts319 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view63.3 pts7.5° horizontal FOV15% of Image
    Sensitivity86.0 pts20 mK10% of Image
    Optics96.0 ptsf/0.95% of Image
    Screen81.9 pts1920×1080 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    47.9 pts
    Mounted weight45.2 pts48.2 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life30.0 pts4 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 L3R

    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
    $2,299
    Median price
    $2,299
    MSRP
    $2,799
    In-stock sellers
    14

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