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    RIX STORM S2R thermal scope

    RIX

    STORM S2R

    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 14.4 oz mounted weight and 4.5-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

    48.1Tied #4 of 7in this category
    Image
    41
    Handling
    78
    Warranty
    64
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    256×192 px
    Hog ID
    228 yd
    Field of view
    7.0°
    Weight
    14.4 oz
    $999Best price
    10 in-stock sellers

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    RIX STORM S2R compared with DNT Hydra LRF HS225R compared with RIX STORM S2 — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeRIX STORM S2R25625 mm3.5×
    Similar setupDNT Hydra LRF HS225R25625 mm3×
    Lower priceRIX STORM S225625 mm3.5×
    At a glance
    Best price$999$900$799, advantage
    HuntGrade Score48.146.848.2, advantage
    Overall rank#149 of 155#155 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 score78.476.079.2, advantage
    Mounted weight14 oz, advantage21 oz14 oz, advantage
    Runtime~4.5 hrs~5.5 hrs, advantage~5 hrs
    Laser rangefinderBuilt in, advantageBuilt in, advantageNo
    Warranty
    Warranty score64.0, advantage46.064.0, advantage
    Term3 years, advantage2 years3 years, advantage
    TransferableYesYesYes

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    RIX STORM S2R

    RIX STORM S2R

    256×192 sensor · 25 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage41.4× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling78.4× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty64.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score48.1

    Image

    41.4 pts
    Sensor resolution10.0 pts256×19250% of Image
    Animal detail80.7 pts228 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view59.5 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

    78.4 pts
    Mounted weight95.0 pts14.4 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life34.0 pts4.5 hours20% of Handling
    Water resistance95.0 ptsIP6710% of Handling
    Eye relief51.0 pts48 mm10% of Handling

    Warranty

    64.0 pts
    Electronics coverage60.0 pts3 years90% of Warranty
    Transferability100.0 ptsTransferable10% of Warranty
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    3 families · In-stock price ranges

    This scope’s family
    RIX STORM S2R

    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
    $999
    Median price
    $999
    MSRP
    $999
    In-stock sellers
    10

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