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    STORM S2

    Recognizes a hog at 150 yd25° apparent FOV — how big the view looks

    The RIX STORM S2 ranks #3 of 12 256-class scopes on image: above-the-middle image at or under the typical price — the value corner of the class (image 53, class median 52; $799 against $940). It's the cheapest of the 4 scopes built on this InfiRay core. The 3-year warranty follows the scope through a resale.

    Pros
    • Best-value corner of its class
    Cons
    • 40 mK — noisier in low light
    • Narrow 7.0° field of view
    • Short ~5 h battery
    58.4
    #148 of 160
    HuntGrade Score
    53
    Image
    79
    Handling
    65
    Warranty
    Range fit
    How much of the score applies at each distance
    396344
    $799
    Best price · 2 retailers

    What the price buys

    How we compare →

    Computed by comparing this scope against its own siblings on the board — same sensor and lens held equal. Refreshed with every catalog update.

    Cheapest package on this picture
    The same 256×192 + 25 mm build runs up to $999 as the STORM S2R. Every dollar above this price buys packaging, not detail at distance.
    Compared with RIX STORM S2R ($999)
    Above the class bar, under the class rate
    Scores 52.5 for image — at or above the 256-class median of 52.4 — priced $799 against the class's $940 going rate (#4 of 12 for image).
    Compared with

    The going rate

    Priced right at the going rate for its build.

    Every dot is the street price of a scope built like this one — same sensor class, a similar lens, no rangefinder.

    RIX STORM S2
    $873the going rate$799this scope$500$1,000

    Score breakdown

    How we score →

    One blended score, three parts in plain sight — Image carries 75%, Handling 20%, Warranty 5%.

    HuntGrade Score
    0.75 × 52.5 + 0.20 × 78.7 + 0.05 × 65 — #148 of 160
    58.4
    Image
    256×192 core · ~40 mK (our estimate) · 25mm lens — #3 of 12 in the 256 class
    53
    Handling
    14.4 oz · 3.5× base · 3.5x-14x zoom
    79
    Warranty
    3 years · transferable
    65

    Price vs. image — the 256 class

    Full market view →

    Each dot is a 256-class scope: image score up, street price across, dot size = objective lens. The shaded corner is the best-value zone — the most picture for the least money. This scope is outlined in black.

    46485052545658Image scoreStreet price (USD)Best valueStrong image, higher priceBudgetWeaker image, higher priceAGM Rattler V2 19-256 — score 55, $795, 19mm lensAGM Rattler V2 25-256 — score 54, $995, 25mm lensNocpix BOLT P25R — score 53, $1,199, 25mm lensRIX STORM S2R — score 53, $999, 25mm lensATN ThOR LTV 256 2-6x — score 52, $859.99, 19mm lensATN ThOR LTV 256 3-9x — score 52, $949.99, 25mm lensATN ThOR LTV 256 4-12x — score 52, $1,295, 35mm lensBering Hogster Stimulus 2.3-4.6x19mm — score 52, $975, 19mm lensATN ThOR 6 Mini 256x192 2-16x — score 50, $895, 15mm lensATN ThOR 6 Mini 256x192 3.5-28x — score 49, $930.75, 25mm lensATN ThOR LTV 256 1.5-4.5x — score 52, $769.99, 12mm lensRIX STORM S2 — score 53, $799, 25mm lensbest valuethis scope

    Through this scope, for real

    Recorded through the RIX STORM S2 by reviewers and owners. Video compression softens the picture — the eyepiece shows more detail than the upload.

    Does the RIX Storm S2 actually work? — coyote hunting results

    Storm S2 Review

    Technical Specifications

    Image
    Resolution256×192
    Pixel pitch12 µm
    NETD (sensitivity)~40 mKour estimate — nobody publishes one
    Objective lens25mm
    Base magnification3.5×
    Field of view7.0°
    Digital zoom3.5x-14x
    Display resolution1024×768
    Refresh rate50 Hz
    Handling
    Weight14 oz
    Runtime~5 hrs
    Battery1× 18650 (removable)
    Laser rangefinderNo
    SealingIP67
    Warranty
    Term3 years
    TransferableYes
    Product
    BrandRIX
    Sensor coreIR-256-12
    FoundryInfiRay
    MSRP (USD)$799

    Where to Buy

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