The DBH D6 is one of the best RIX thermal scopes on the market right now, but since there’s so much competition and these optics are so expensive, it pays (almost literally) to do your homework before you buy.

So, if you were looking for a breakdown of this RIX thermal scope, here it is.

A High-Quality Sensor That Delivers Clear Sight Pictures

The DBH D6 is equipped with a high-performance 640x512 thermal sensor with a 12μm pitch that delivers a 60Hz frame rate, delivering clear optics and a smooth sight picture even for a fast-moving target. On top of that, the NETD rating is 20mK or better, offering excellent delineation of fine thermal gradients, which is critical to deliver a clear sight picture. With a 60mm objective lens, this thermal scope also offers 3-18x variable magnification in .1x increments, enabling precise target acquisition and sight picture even at extended ranges.

This RIX thermal scope also boasts a top-tier 2560x2560 OLED display that delivers a crisp, clear sight picture.

Easy Ballistic Calculations and Great Range

This RIX thermal scope also delivers precise ballistic calculations and through the RIX+ app; it’s WiFi compatible and utilizes ballistic parameters that can either be uploaded or downloaded, accounting for ammunition used, air temperature, wind speed, and range, enabling effective judgments under an extremely wide subset of conditions.

This thermal scope also offers an exceptional detection range, at 3280 yards. This is one of the better options on the market with respect to detection range and enables target acquisition well in excess of a mile, making it suitable for far-off shots, with suitable ammo.

Basic Operation and a Design That’s Easy to Use in the Dark

The DBH D6 features 4 basic buttons for manual controls; an up (and LRF) button and down (video/photo button) along with a button on the right to power the device on and off, and a button on the left that takes you to the menu. It’s simple, easy to use once you learn what the controls do, and the simple arrangement of buttons also makes it intuitive to use even in complete darkness.

Easy Image Correction

The up and down buttons of this thermal rifle scope can be used to easily correct the thermal image if the image effect is poor or becomes worse. It also supports “bad pixel” correction functionality to rectify basic image artifacts.

Long Battery Life

This RIX thermal scope can hang with you through long nocturnal hunts and is powered by 2 18650 batteries that deliver 3800 mAh for up to 8 hours of total runtime. It also sports a unique feature that enables the batteries to be inserted in any configuration, minimizing fumbling and speeding up battery changes in the dark, should they become necessary.

Recoil-Activated Video  

This RIX thermal scope is also capable of recoil-activated video that detects recoil in real-time to capture every detail of your hunt. This automatic feature helps keep your focus on the sight picture and off the controls of the scope, especially at the critical moment.

Other Hunter-Friendly Features

This RIX thermal scope is also equipped with a wide variety of other hunter-friendly and generally utilitarian features, including but not limited to the following:

• An integral 200 yard laser rangefinder, which is easy to use and makes accurate range estimations a snap.
• A unique, industry-first, green laser that can be activated to mark downed game to simplify tracking and recovery.
• Video and photo playback features within the scope for reviewing files in the field.
• A dual side-focusing structure with 250° rotation that is easily manipulated in the dark, even with gloves on, and makes it easier and more intuitive to acquire and focus on a target. It also sports a quick return-to-zero QD mount.
• A built-in microphone that captures audio in crystal clarity.
• 64GB of internal storage for effortlessly storing and cataloguing photo and video files, day or night.
• A picture-in-picture (PIP) function that enables the viewer to observe an inset image in the aiming area while maintaining control over the entire field of view.
• Bluetooth compatibility for easy pairing with other devices in the field, such as your phone (critical for making accurate ballistic calculations and estimations).

Built Tough

This RIX thermal scope is also built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use under grueling conditions.

With a housing boasting an impressive IP67 rating, the RIX DBH D6 is exceptionally resistant to both water and particulate ingress, protecting its sensitive internal circuitry and performance. It’s fully protected against dust ingress and waterproof enough to withstand temporary submersion - meaning it can put up with much more than just fog or driving rain.  

It can also withstand 1000g of impact, making it recoil-resistant even to big-bore calibers such as 12 gauge and .375 H&H. It’s built to a standard that helps ensure it remains undamaged even when subjected to significant impact or recoil under adverse conditions, for unflinching, reliable performance and extended longevity.

It Comes with the Essentials

With the thermal rifle scope itself also come a Picatinny mount, eyepiece hood, battery compartment cover, charging cable and charger, 4 batteries, a lens cloth, a case for carrying the scope, and some basic tools and hardware for mounting - effectively everything you need to get started mounting the scope to your rifle and using it.

For More Information About This RIX Thermal Scope

Not sure if this or another RIX thermal scope is the right one for you? Check out our full collection of RIX optics at the previous link and get in touch with us directly if you have questions about the specifications of a certain model.

We also represent the other top brands in the industry for thermal optics, including but not limited to Nocpix, iRayUSA, InfiRay and PULSAR thermal optics. Take a look through our full brand collections and get in touch with us if you have questions before you buy.