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    STORM S2R

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

    The RIX STORM S2R ranks #3 of 12 256-class scopes on image: class-typical image at a class-typical price — image scores bunch tight in this class, so what separates scopes is features and price, not sensor (image 53, class median 52; $999 against $940). The same InfiRay core sits in the RIX STORM S2 at $799 — the extra $200 here buys the rangefinder. The 3-year warranty follows the scope through a resale.

    Pros
    • Built-in laser rangefinder
    Cons
    • 40 mK — noisier in low light
    • Narrow 7.0° field of view
    • Short ~4.5 h battery
    58.2
    #150 of 160
    HuntGrade Score
    53
    Image
    78
    Handling
    65
    Warranty
    Range fit
    How much of the score applies at each distance
    396344
    $999
    Best price · 6 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.

    +$200 of packaging on the same picture
    Same 256×192 sensor and 25 mm lens as the STORM S2 at $799. The extra buys the body, controls and feature tier — not detail at distance.
    Compared with RIX STORM S2 ($799)

    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 × 77.9 + 0.05 × 65 — #150 of 160
    58.2
    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
    78
    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 S2 — score 53, $799, 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 S2R — score 53, $999, 25mm lensbest valuethis scope

    Through this scope, for real

    Recorded through the RIX STORM S2R by reviewers and owners. Video compression softens the picture — the eyepiece shows more detail than the upload.

    This sub-$1,000 thermal blew me away — RIX Storm S2R

    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~4.5 hrs
    Battery1× 18650 (removable)
    Laser rangefinderBuilt in
    SealingIP67
    Warranty
    Term3 years
    TransferableYes
    Product
    BrandRIX
    Sensor coreIR-256-12
    FoundryInfiRay
    MSRP (USD)$999

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