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    Steiner Nighthunter S35 Gen II thermal scope

    Steiner

    Nighthunter S35 Gen II

    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 16.2 oz mounted weight and 9-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

    70.6#17 of 26in this category
    Image
    70
    Handling
    84
    Warranty
    36
    Score breakdown

    Key specs

    Resolution
    640×512 px
    Hog ID
    319 yd
    Field of view
    12.5°
    Weight
    16.2 oz
    $1,900Best price
    4 in-stock sellers

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    Steiner Nighthunter S35 Gen II compared with Burris BTS35 v3 640 compared with DNT Hydra LRF HS650R — key specifications
    Scope
    This scopeSteiner Nighthunter S35 Gen II64035 mm2×
    Similar setupBurris BTS35 v3 64064035 mm2×
    More identification rangeDNT Hydra LRF HS650R64050 mm2.5×
    At a glance
    Best price$1,900, advantage$2,000$2,200
    HuntGrade Score70.669.672.0, advantage
    Overall rank#64 of 155#66 of 155#56 of 155, advantage
    Image
    Image score70.370.572.8, advantage
    Resolution640×512, advantage640×480640×512, advantage
    Objective lens35mm35mm50mm, largest lens
    Field of view12.5°, widest field of view12.5°, widest field of view8.8°
    Identification319 yd319 yd456 yd, advantage
    Handling
    Handling score83.7, advantage69.870.1
    Mounted weight16 oz, advantage27 oz25 oz
    Runtime~9 hrs, advantage~6 hrs~4 hrs
    Laser rangefinderNoNoBuilt in, advantage
    Warranty
    Warranty score36.054.064.0, advantage
    Term2 years3 years, advantage3 years, advantage
    TransferableNo — first owner onlyNo — first owner onlyYes, advantage

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    Steiner Nighthunter S35 Gen II

    Steiner Nighthunter S35 Gen II

    640×512 sensor · 35 mm lens · 12 µm

    ImageImage70.3× 80% weight
    HandlingHandling83.7× 15% weight
    WarrantyWarranty36.0× 5% weight
    HuntGrade Score70.6

    Image

    70.3 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
    Sensitivity58.0 pts40 mK10% of Image
    Optics90.0 ptsf/15% of Image
    Screen66.2 pts1280×960 · 50 Hz5% of Image

    Handling

    83.7 pts
    Mounted weight93.2 pts16.2 oz60% of Handling
    Battery life70.0 pts9 hours20% of Handling
    Water resistance95.0 ptsIPX710% of Handling
    Eye relief43.0 pts40 mm10% of Handling

    Warranty

    36.0 pts
    Electronics coverage40.0 pts2 years90% of Warranty
    Transferability0.0 ptsOriginal owner only10% of Warranty
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    Steiner Nighthunter S35 Gen II

    Nighthunter

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    Steiner’s dedicated thermal scope, with a compact body and no built-in laser rangefinder.

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    The thermal supply chain is a separate story.

    Our sourcing dossier links Nighthunter thermal devices to Guide Sensmart through device certification records. That is a device-level attribution, not a claim that every component is identical across brands.

    Two years for thermal devices.

    Steiner’s U.S. and Canadian policy places thermal devices under its separate two-year eOptics warranty, administered by Burris Company.

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    Best price
    $1,900
    Median price
    $2,520
    MSRP
    $4,599
    In-stock sellers
    4

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