The Nocpix MICRO 2 series thermal monoculars (which replace the iRay USA RICO MICRO RH25 V2 units) are an industry first, but beyond that they deliver quality, performance and value that are hard for other models of thermal monoculars to touch. Here’s what you should know.
The First 1280, Helmet-Mounted, 4-in-1 Thermal Monocular
The Nocpix MICRO 2 Series, consisting of the MICRO 2...
Nocpix hit it out of the park with the ACE S60R, and they’re back at it with the MICRO 2 ULTRA, a thermal optic that’s an industry first in its class. Plus, it offers some really cool value-added performance features. Here are some high level notes that you should take away from this scope.
Industry-First 1280x960 4-in-1 Thermal Scope
This is the industry’s first...
The best thermal scope for you might not be the best thermal scope for another hunter with different requirements and preferences.
Furthermore, there are a lot of different options out there, and on top of that, thermal scopes aren’t particularly cheap. That being the case, it pays (literally) to know what you’re getting.
The following are some of the features to...
So you’ve just put good money into a high-end thermal monocular like a Nocpix ACE S60R or some other model. They cost several thousand dollars, if not more, and they are also sensitive electronic devices, in most cases, even when they boast high IP ratings.
That being said, knowing how to properly care for the scope is just as important as knowing what not to do. So, with no further...
Night hunters have more than one type of thermal optic at their disposal. There are thermal monoculars and binoculars which are predominantly used for scouting and scanning; some are even equipped with integrated laser rangefinders for accurately estimating distance.
Then there are dedicated thermal rifle scopes, which mount to a rifle, have a reticle, and which are actually used for...
The Oryx LRF XG35 is a powerful thermal monocular with a 640x480, 12m thermal sensor that delivers a NETD rating of 20mK or better. On its surface it is a perfectly serviceable thermal optic, but once you peel back the layers, the value really shines through, especially at its price point.
So, what does this PULSAR thermal monocular really offer? Let’s take a closer look.
A Tough...
There are many solid options out there in thermal scopes for night hunters to mount to their rifles for the purpose of pursuing their target species. But which is the best thermal scope for you?
Well, if your rifle already has a glass optic over the receiver, and you like it, and it’s already zeroed, the best thermal scope might not actually be a dedicated scope at all, but an optic...
So you’ve gotten yourself a new Nocpix thermal scope or monocular; congratulations, you have one of the finest thermal imaging devices in the industry. If you’ve gotten one of the new models, like the MINI 2 H25, you have one that’s capable of more than thermal imaging, and can deliver night vision capabilities as well.
The investment is also not a small one,...
When you think of a thermal optic, your mind might stray right to rifle-mounted thermal scopes. That’s fair, considering the vast majority of such optics used by night hunters fit that configuration.
But not all thermal optics are scopes, and to take it further, not even all thermal monoculars are intended to be run as handheld-only devices.
Case in point,...
Having a thermal rifle scope on your gun is, in some instances, a necessity, especially if you hunt under cover of complete darkness for game like furbearers or hogs. Executing a shot effectively and ethically requires as much.
Yet there are some instances in which you will be equally well served with a supporting thermal optic like a monocular, especially one that can be helmet-mounted for...
Thermal rifle scopes can cost thousands of dollars, have many different features, and depending on specification, can offer quite different performance.
So, how do you choose the best thermal scope? First, you need to know what you’re looking for, and to determine that, you should ask some of the following questions.
What’s the sensor resolution? Sensor resolution is one of...
A thermal scope is often an indispensable piece of gear for a night hunter, especially one pursuing a furbearer in the cold, or one doing a lot of high volume hug hunting wherein quick, accurate target identification is essential.
It’s just that thermal scopes can be very expensive, and sometimes you just don’t need the bells and whistles that come with some of the more...
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