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    RIX STORM S6R thermal scope

    RIX

    STORM S6R

    640-class sensor35 mm lens

    This sensor and lens combination pairs a broad scanning view with more detail on distant animals in our identification model. Its 16.0 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

    74.7#6 of 26in this category
    Image
    73
    Handling
    77
    Warranty
    100
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    640×512 px
    Hog ID
    319 yd
    Field of view
    12.5°
    Weight
    16.0 oz
    $2,599Best price
    12 in-stock sellers

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    RIX STORM S6R compared with AGM Varmint V2 LRF 35-640 compared with AGM Rattler V2 35-640 — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeRIX STORM S6R64035 mm2×
    Similar setupAGM Varmint V2 LRF 35-64064035 mm2×
    Lower priceAGM Rattler V2 35-64064035 mm2×
    At a glance
    Best price$2,599$2,348$2,294, advantage
    HuntGrade Score74.774.675.6, advantage
    Overall rank#28 of 155#29 of 155#18 of 155, advantage
    Image
    Image score72.772.772.7
    Resolution640×512640×512640×512
    Objective lens35mm35mm35mm
    Field of view12.5°12.5°12.5°
    Identification319 yd319 yd319 yd
    Handling
    Handling score76.776.083.2, advantage
    Mounted weight16 oz, advantage18 oz17 oz
    Runtime~4 hrs~5 hrs~9 hrs, advantage
    Laser rangefinderBuilt in, advantageBuilt in, advantageNo
    Warranty
    Warranty score100.0100.0100.0
    Term5 years5 years5 years
    TransferableYesYesYes

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    RIX STORM S6R

    RIX STORM S6R

    640×512 sensor · 35 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage72.7× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling76.7× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty100.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score74.7

    Image

    72.7 pts
    Sensor resolution62.0 pts640×51250% of Image
    Animal detail89.8 pts319 yd ID15% of Image
    Field of view81.6 pts12.5° horizontal FOV15% of Image
    Sensitivity86.0 pts20 mK10% of Image
    Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
    Screen57.5 pts1024×768 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    76.7 pts
    Mounted weight93.5 pts16.0 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life30.0 pts4 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 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 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
    $2,599
    Median price
    $2,599
    MSRP
    $3,199
    In-stock sellers
    12

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