The Rico MK1 384 thermal riflescope from iRayUSA features a rugged, waterproof, construction with a base 4x magnification making it ideal for long range nighttime hunting. It’s driven by a 12μm sensor with a 50hz refresh rate. It features the new optimized MATRIX III image algorithm software for sharp image resolution.
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Panoramic Night Vision Mount? Meet the Noisefighters Panobridge MK2
BY Mitchell Graf Updated: April 11, 2024So why do we care about a larger field of view? Every degree added increases what you can see in the dark without panning your head around.
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BY Steve Gaspar Updated: August 3, 2024In this article, I cover the IRay ZOOM, which offers a unique feature to a thermal scanner.
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Thermal Review: Bering Optics R-35 vs Hogster Stimulus
BY Clay Martin Updated: August 3, 2024The Bering Optics Hogster Stimulus is no question fantastic for the dollar, if you are on a very limited budget. At $1599, you would be hard pressed to find something that will hang with it as far as capabilities go. But what if you have a little more in the tank? To answer that question, we took a look at the Stimulus side by side with Hogster R-35.
The West Texas Proving Grounds: Trijicon’s New Thermal Optics and Missing on Tom Turkeys
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Affordable Handheld Thermal – InfiRay CBL19 Full Review
BY Austin Van Gilder Updated: August 3, 2024The new infiRay Cabin CBL19 thermal monocular is now available to the US market, through a relatively new company, iRayUSA. It features a high-resolution display and a 384×288 sensor core. The result is a crisp, detailed image that’s able to detect heat out to 1,070 yards.
ATN ThOR 4 640- Godlike or Gimmick? Long Term Review
BY Austin Van Gilder Updated: August 3, 2024Thermal optics have been gaining popularity amongst hunters and outdoor enthusiasts over the last decade. Advancements in thermal imaging technology have brought the costs down to a more affordable level.