Thermal Scopes With LRF
A thermal scope with a built-in laser rangefinder lets you find the animal, range it and hold for the shot without reaching for a second device. If you hunt coyotes across open fields or hogs at unknown distances, a thermal rangefinder scope saves you the guesswork in the dark. Some models also feed the range into an onboard ballistic calculator.
How to choose
Sensor. A high resolution thermal scope with a 1280 sensor, like the Nocpix Ace S60R 1280x1024, Nocpix RICO2 S75R, Rix LEAP L12R or RIX DBH D12 1280 75mm, shows the most detail at long range. 640 models (Nocpix RICO 2 H50R 640x512, InfiRay RICO MK2 RH50R, RIX LPR L6R 640x512) suit most hunters. 384 and 256 options, like the Nocpix Bolt L35R and Bolt P25R, keep weight and size down.
Lens and base magnification. A 75mm lens (RICO 2 H75R, RICO2 S75R, DBH D12) reaches out farther. A 35mm lens, like the Nocpix Rico 3 L35R and H35R, gives a wider view for close cover. Base magnification runs from 2x on the Ace S60R and LEAP L12R to 4x on the RICO 2 H75R and L42R.
Body style. Tube style laser rangefinder scope models include the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF line (XP50 Pro, XQ50 Pro, XL50, XL60, XP60, XG60). Compact sights include the Nocpix RICO 2 and Rico 3, InfiRay RICO MK2 and RIX Storm S3R and S6R.
We also carry the Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50, Pard Ocelot LRF, AGM Varmint LRF TS35-640, Wave Tempest LRF models and several demo units. For more on body shape, see our tube style thermal scopes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you hunt deer at night with a thermal scope?
That depends on your state. Many states don't allow deer hunting after dark at all, while hogs and coyotes are often open at night with thermal. Check your state wildlife agency's rules before you go. A thermal with LRF is still useful for scouting and blood trailing where it's legal.
What are some good long-range thermal scopes with LRF?
For long fields, look at a big lens and a high resolution sensor. The Nocpix RICO2 S75R and RIX DBH D12 pair a 1280 sensor with a 75mm lens, and the Nocpix RICO 2 H75R puts a 640x512 sensor behind 75mm at 4x. The Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60 and XG60 are tube style options with 60mm lenses.
What yardage should I zero a thermal scope with LRF at?
Most hunters zero at 100 yards, since it's easy to set up and works for a lot of coyote and hog shots. With a rangefinder on board, you can then range each shot and adjust your hold. If your scope has a ballistic calculator, enter your load data after zeroing so its holds line up.
Who makes a good thermal scope with LRF for the money?
Nocpix and RIX are where a lot of our customers start, because both put rangefinders on 640 and 1280 scopes. Pulsar, InfiRay, Pard and AGM are here too. We don't sell on price claims, but we'll talk through which model fits your hunting. Call (309) 781-8421.
