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    RIX STORM S3 thermal scope

    RIX

    STORM S3

    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 15.5 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

    60.3Tied #11 of 29in this category
    Image
    55
    Handling
    78
    Warranty
    100
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    384×288 px
    Hog ID
    319 yd
    Field of view
    7.5°
    Weight
    15.5 oz
    $1,299Best price
    5 in-stock sellers

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    RIX STORM S3 compared with DNT Hydra HS335 compared with ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384x288 2.5-20x — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeRIX STORM S338435 mm3.5×
    Similar setupDNT Hydra HS33538435 mm3×
    Lower priceATN ThOR 6 Mini 384x288 2.5-20x38425 mm2.5×
    At a glance
    Best price$1,299$1,200$1,166, advantage
    HuntGrade Score60.357.962.4, advantage
    Overall rank#109 of 155#127 of 155#95 of 155, advantage
    Image
    Image score54.555.357.2, advantage
    Resolution384×288384×288384×288
    Objective lens35mm, largest lens35mm, largest lens25mm
    Field of view7.5°7.5°10.5°, widest field of view
    Identification319 yd, advantage319 yd, advantage228 yd
    Handling
    Handling score77.976.081.0, advantage
    Mounted weight16 oz, advantage20 oz (estimated)19 oz
    Runtime~4.5 hrs~4.5 hrs~8 hrs, advantage
    Laser rangefinderNoNoNo
    Warranty
    Warranty score100.0, advantage46.090.0
    Term5 years, advantage2 years5 years, advantage
    TransferableYes, advantageYes, advantageNo — first owner only

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    RIX STORM S3

    RIX STORM S3

    384×288 sensor · 35 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage54.5× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling77.9× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score60.3

    Image

    54.5 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
    Sensitivity80.0 pts25 mK10% of Image
    Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
    Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    77.9 pts
    Mounted weight94.2 pts15.5 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

    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

    This scope’s family
    RIX STORM S3

    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
    $1,299
    Median price
    $1,499
    MSRP
    $1,499
    In-stock sellers
    5

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    The Thermal StoreFree shipping over $1,799
    Ships same day
    		No returns$1,299Lowest priceVisit seller
    RIX OpticsFree shipping over $100
    Ships in 1–3 business days
    		30-day returns$1,499Visit seller
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    		15-day returns$1,499Visit seller
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