RIX thermal scopes like the LPR L6R aren’t the only great thermal optics in the industry, but this one in particular offers some serious selling points over the competition, even over models that have been considered cutting-edge.
Here’s how this particular RIX thermal scope compares, on a relative basis.
Adjustable Laser Direction, Reticle-Aligned Rangefinding
The RIX LPR L6R features a fully adjustable optical axis that allows for true alignment of the laser rangefinder and reticle. The LPR L6R features a unique dual-axis mechanical adjustment mechanism that actually aligns the laser with the zeroed reticle.
This enables true reticle-aligned rangefinding, giving you the ability to execute a shot after one action, once the rangefinder and reticle has been aligned. In other words; “what you range is what you aim at,” eliminating the secondary action required in other scopes that also have integrated laser rangefinders.
For what it’s worth, the laser rangefinder incorporated with the LPR L6R also significantly outperforms the competition. Not only is the detection range of 2000 meters considerably greater than most of the competition, its rangefinder uses an advanced atmospheric backscatter-reduction algorithm and higher optical transmission/reception efficiency, both of which result in more accurate ranging at extended distances, even under adverse conditions such as rain or heavy fog.
On top of this, the rangefinder also has a green laser visual alignment cue so you can be doubly sure you’re taking an accurate range thanks to the secondary visual cue.
A True, Closed Ballistic Loop
While this RIX thermal scope is far from the only thermal optic in the industry with an onboard ballistic calculator, whereas others only calculate for expected bullet drop and wind drift, the LPR L6R accounts for real-time data affecting ballistic performance, including air temperature, pressure, and humidity. This gives this scope a unique ability to make extremely precise estimations for bullet drop and wind drift, enabling you to make more confident shots than ever before.
Personalized, Safer Zoom Adjustment
This RIX thermal scope is not the only one that provides true optical zoom functionality that results in little to no loss of visual clarity, but it is the only one that has a fully decoupled system that accounts for both optical and digital zoom at the eyepiece. The optical zoom lever and digital zoom knobs are separated and independent, and though the operator can combine and control optical and digital magnification with one hand, both systems can be adjusted independently. This gives exceptionally precise control over optical clarity, image magnification, reticle thickness and image detail.
A Universal Battery Ecosystem
Because this RIX thermal scope has no-built in battery, it will never experience the effects associated with battery aging. It is true that this eliminates the ability to hot swap power sources in the field, but it also frees the scope from capacity degradation and associated service costs, since an aging removable battery can be much more easily and cost-effectively replaced. This scope accepts 21700 batteries and comes with a sleeve adapter for 18650 batteries; even though you can’t hot swap, you can still carry several spare charged batteries, easily enough to get you through long night hunts.
No Manual Mode Switching
Some other scopes feature a focus wheel at the top of the scope body, right where the elevation turret would be for a traditional rifle scope. While this is convenient and enables easy adjustments without having to reach all the way forward to manipulate the objective lens, it also can prove a potential weak point in scope design.
This central focus ability requires internal mechanisms or linkages. Under repeated stresses, such as recoil from larger calibers, these internal linkages can become damaged, resulting in a degradation of the reliability of the feature.
In this RIX thermal scope, there is a front-top focus knob that directly communicates with the lens assembly. It is simpler, more rigid, and more robust than more sensitive internal systems, resulting in an easy to use interface that is more resilient to damage and thereby more reliable as well.
Extreme Reliability in the Cold
Lastly, this RIX thermal scope is remarkably reliable in the cold because it accepts an external battery; extreme cold temperatures can cause unexpected shutdowns, voltage drops, shorter battery lifespans, sluggish performance, and worse. Since you can keep spares warm in a pocket, this rifle scope can be operated free of some of the temperature-related issues that are associated with scopes that rely on an internal battery.
Want to Learn More About This RIX Thermal Scope?
Think this might be a good thermal rifle scope for you? If you still have questions about the RIX LPR L6R before you buy, get in touch with us at 309-781-8421 and we will be more than happy to help. We’ve only covered some of the high-level selling points of this RIX thermal scope here; there are others and we can go over them with you if needed before you buy.
