Braxton Taylor
The days of low-light optics being the stuff of top-tier special units are over and done with. The power of the modern microchip continues to improve each year, and as a result, the sensors and computers with drive today’s low-light optics get better and better as the prices for those components get more and more affordable. Now you can add a thermal or night vision optic to your rifle for about the same price as the rifle itself, making it just another optic for you to choose from, rather than something that’s way out of your price range.
Armasight | Collector 320
Multiple color palettes, eight different aiming reticles and an intuitive three-button control system are just the starting point for this new thermal sight. Powered by an industry-standard CR123A battery for easy replacement in the field and with a USB-C port for adding an external device, the Collector 320 gets you into the world of thermal optics with a minimum of fuss and bother.
Magnification: 1.5X
Objective Lens Diameter: 19 mm
Reticle: Eight options
Length: 6.7 inches
Weight: 15.9 ounces
MSRP: $2,499
(888) 504-2762; armasight.com
Burris | BTS35 V3
Burris’ new BTS35 V3 Thermal Riflescope incorporates the company’s new 400×300 12 µm resolution sensor for superior image quality. It features nine color palettes, more than 6 hours of run time and USB-C charging. Video recording and remote-device control are possible via the BurrisConnect app.
Magnification: 2-16X
Objective Lens Diameter: 35 mm
Reticle: 10 options
Length: 11.7 inches
Weight: 27.2 ounces
MSRP: $4,200
(888) 440-0244; burrisoptics.com
Holosun | DRS-NV
The DRS-NV is Holosun’s fusing of red-dot and digital-night-vision technologies. Incorporated into the unit are an LED MRS (Multiple Reticle System), 1024×768 image resolution, a digital night-vision sensor capable of up to 60 frames-per-second, an 8X digital zoom and on-board storage of digital images and video.
Magnification: Digital; 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 31.75×25 mm
Reticle: 65-MOA circle with 2-MOA dot, 2-MOA dot, 65-MOA circle
Length: 3.5 inches
Weight: 18 ounces
MSRP: $1,176
(909) 594-2888; holosun.com
Holosun | DRS-TH
Blending its highly successful red-dot technology with new thermal imaging, Holosun has created a red-dot thermal fusion sight. The LED MRS (Multiple Reticle System) offers a selection of reticle options, while the display presents images with 1024×768 resolution quality.
Magnification: Digital; 1X, 3X, 5X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 31.75×25 mm
Reticle: 65-MOA circle with 2-MOA dot, 2-MOA dot, 65-MOA circle
Length: 3.5 inches
Weight: 18.5 ounces
MSRP: $1,882
(909) 594-2888; holosun.com
iRayUSA | RICO Hybrid HYH 75W
Fusing the capabilities of a thermal clip-on and a thermal sight, the Hybrid offers a 3,600-yard detection range as a dedicated thermal sight, or compatibility with day optics up to 10X as an inline, clip-on sight. Its large-format display provides comfortable viewing as a dedicated sight, while still maintaining the pixel density and resolution for use as a clip-on optic.
Magnification: 4-32X
Objective Lens Diameter: 75 mm
Reticle: Nine options (seven static, one DIY, one BDC)
Length: 12 inches
Weight: 45 ounces
MSRP: $7,999
(800) 769-7125; irayusa.com
Pulsar | Thermion 2 LRF XL50
With adjustments for brightness and contrast, the full-color screen of the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 thermal scope is designed to maximize the detail of the image. Eight color palettes, an internal ballistic calculator, 10 shooting profiles and the ability to withstand recoil up to .375 H&H Mag. are all standard features.
Magnification: 1.75-14X
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Reticle: Multiple
Length: 16.8 inches
Weight: 36.3 ounces
MSRP: $8,099
(817) 761-1771; pulsarnv.com
X-Vision Optics | Flex 2 Thermal Reflex Sight
While most thermal sights use traditional, magnified-optic footprints, the new X-Vision Optics Flex 2 is designed like a reflex sight, complete with a simple, quick-release mount. This smaller footprint still allows 1-4X magnification with detection out to 1,700 yards, customizable color palette and reticle choices, a waterproof chassis and intuitive controls.
Magnification: 1-4X
Objective Lens Diameter: 25 mm
Reticle: Six options
Length: 3.5 inches
Weight: 17 ounces
MSRP: $3,499
(833) 993-2383; xvisionoptics.com
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