The Nocpix ACE S60R is one of the best thermal scopes on the market right now, as indicated by the price and its reputation. But you can only tell so much from a spec sheet, so we’ve broken out 7 distinct value-added features of this thermal rifle scope and why they’re a big deal as it relates to performance.
- An integrated rangefinder
This Nocpix thermal scope is equipped with an integrated laser rangefinder with a detection range of 1200m, which is nearly a mile of range.
- Why it’s a big deal
The fact that the Nocpix ACE S60R has an integrated LRF is good enough in its own right because it enables effortless, on command estimates of ranges to a target. But, paired with the ballistic calculator, this rangefinder will enable you to make accurate, confident shots based on the cartridge you’re shooting and the estimated range.
- Ocular zoom
Like other thermal scopes, the Nocpix ACE S60R delivers digital zoom functionality, but like many glass optics (and unlike most other thermal scopes), it’s also capable of true ocular zoom.
- Why it’s a big deal
Digital zoom is a good feature for a thermal scope to have, and a necessary one, but using it distorts the sight picture, which can be extreme in bad conditions or at extended ranges. Ocular zoom produces much less distortion and preserves the fidelity of the sight picture, making it preferable in many ways, and under nearly all circumstances.
- A larger lens
The Nocpix ACE S60R has a larger germanium objective lens that allows up to 20% more light to reach the sensor.
- Why it’s a big deal
More light reaching the sensor results in a clearer, crisper sight picture processed and delivered to the display, which in this case is a 2560x2560, 1.03” AMOLED display that delivers extremely clear target images thanks to the 1280x1024 sensor, with its high frame rate and low NETD rating, 15mK or better.
- Reality+ Imaging Enhancement
The Nocpix ACE S60R is equipped with the company’s Reality+ Imaging Enhancement which reduces noise and results in a clearer, higher fidelity sight picture.
- Why it’s a big deal
This imaging enhancement algorithm actively cuts down on the noise that creates fuzzy, low-fidelity sight pictures, complicating both positive target identification and shot placement. This feature improves target identification, as well as the use of this thermal scope for scanning, scouting and other functions requiring a high degree of clarity.
- No battery capacity concerns
This Nocpix thermal scope is powered by dual power sources. It has a built-in, rechargeable 4000mAh battery and can also be powered by a removable, replaceable 18650-style battery.
- Why it’s a big deal
The fact that the Nocpix ACE S60R is powered by two sources effectively provides for redundant backup as well as an uninterruptible power supply, which means that as long as you carry charged spares, you’ll never experience a blackout in the field. This is critical for long, demanding night hunts when you will be intensively using your thermal optics.
- A durable design
The Nocpix ACE S60R is built with a T-6063 aluminum housing and boasts an IP rating of IP67 and a wide operating temperature range from -4℉ to 122℉.
- Why it’s a big deal
Great performance in a thermal scope is one thing, but it really only matters if the scope can handle the conditions in the field where you actually use it. The aluminum housing of this thermal scope is not just lightweight, it is strong and corrosion resistant. The IP67 rating also ensures that the scope is effectively sealed off against particulate and moisture ingress, so that it will perform admirably through all conditions, no matter how humid or wet.
- Multiple color palettes are supported
The Nocpix ACE S60R supports seven color palettes, which are white hot, black hot, red hot, color, violet, and importantly, viridian and crimson.
- Why it’s a big deal
The viridian color palette, but most importantly, the crimson color palette, can be extremely useful for night hunters that experience issues of night blindness when using thermal scopes. It is not just the brightness of the display, but the wavelength of the color that influences night vision, and red light is gentler on night vision, preserving it so that you don’t go “night blind” in that eye. This makes this scope (along with any other that supports similar color palettes) much more practical in complete darkness.
Want to Learn More About the Nocpix ACE S60R?
Not sure if the Nocpix ACE S60R is for you? To be sure, this post only covers some of the best selling points of this Nocpix thermal scope, but we’re more than happy to go into more detail. If you have questions about this or any of the other thermal rifle scopes or optics we sell here, get in touch with us at 309-781-8421.
