Is that what you ordered ? A Nocpix Slim L25 ? Was I wrong about Cameron ?
Recommendations for a Thermal Rifle Optic
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2.5 - 3.5 base mag is what I would want for coyote hunting. Nothing less and nothing more.
I own a RIX S3 for a buddy scope and a Iray TH50c for a personal scope.
The 384 RIX is much further than a 100yd scope. I would say more like a 300yd scope.
I certainly wouldn't buy a AGM first generation Rattler. My Super Hogster was way nicer than my buddies Rattler because of detector pixel size. Mine was 12um, his was 17um. Smaller is better, better clarity. Plus his reticle sucked.
I paid 3200 for my Hogster, my RIX S3 is nicer for 1500. Almost the same specs. Hogster was a 384-12um with 2.9 base mag. RIX S3 is a 384-12um with a 3.5 base mag. The Rix is smaller, very light, uses 18650 batteries, has shot controlled video. Its a super nice 384 resolution scope.
I killed 3 coyotes a couple of weeks ago with the Iray. Last kill was at 330yds. I could of made that shot with my Rix. Base mag is a huge contributing factor when it comes to buying a scope, so is pixel size and resolution. Nothing less than 384, nothing more than 12um. Nothing less than 2.5 base, nothing more than 3.5 base. In all honesty, I wouldn't go less than 3.
My S3 sits beautifully on my 223 AR
I own a RIX S3 for a buddy scope and a Iray TH50c for a personal scope.
The 384 RIX is much further than a 100yd scope. I would say more like a 300yd scope.
I certainly wouldn't buy a AGM first generation Rattler. My Super Hogster was way nicer than my buddies Rattler because of detector pixel size. Mine was 12um, his was 17um. Smaller is better, better clarity. Plus his reticle sucked.
I paid 3200 for my Hogster, my RIX S3 is nicer for 1500. Almost the same specs. Hogster was a 384-12um with 2.9 base mag. RIX S3 is a 384-12um with a 3.5 base mag. The Rix is smaller, very light, uses 18650 batteries, has shot controlled video. Its a super nice 384 resolution scope.
I killed 3 coyotes a couple of weeks ago with the Iray. Last kill was at 330yds. I could of made that shot with my Rix. Base mag is a huge contributing factor when it comes to buying a scope, so is pixel size and resolution. Nothing less than 384, nothing more than 12um. Nothing less than 2.5 base, nothing more than 3.5 base. In all honesty, I wouldn't go less than 3.
My S3 sits beautifully on my 223 AR
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FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Yes I ordered it while I was on the phone with him at the end of the conversation. Super helpful and gave me a good price on it.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
The Nocpix is also a 385-12um and has a 2x base mag. I’m not going to be shooting 200yds, most likely most if not all of my shots are going to be under 100yds. I’m sure 2x will suit my needs well. He also agreed, the Rix is better out to 300yds. This one is also comparable in size to the Rix.
When you get your scope, you'll need to order a few batteries. Wait to get the scope, so you order the right ones. I've bought dozens of batteries from ORBTRONIC. Excellent to deal with. I bought a 4 port smart charger from him too.
The reason I say wait is because I ordered a half dozen batteries (flat top) and then found out I needed button top. DOH !! He was good about the return, and quickly got me what I needed.
Bustedknees
12-gauge slug (smooth bore)
I wonder if this Cameron guy had a table at the Syracuse gun show? If so, I met him.
I won't say it wasn't him for sure, but I don't think so. I don't believe he does the gun show circuit. I know KENZIE'S has tables at gun shows all over the northeast and they sell a bunch of thermal and nightvision products. I'm betting that's who you encountered.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
It does come with two 18650 and a charger. They’re flat top so I can’t use the ones I already have. I’ll look that place up.
The L25 has a base magnification of 2.5X. I think he'll be pleased with his choice. Also, comparing the L25 to the Rix S3, the L25 has better NETD specs of <18 mK as opposed to the S3's <25 mK. I don't think you could go wrong with either scope. They have nearly identicle specs across the board.
Personally, yes, I like the higher magnification. But I hunt big open fields.
Thought he said 2x. My mistake
No, you were correct. He DID say it was 2X. But the spec sheets all say 2.5X.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
I can’t afford 2 thermals, even buying 1 is stretching my budget. Most of you guys can afford multiples of everything, $5000 optics, and $5000 rifles. I can’t.
I can easily pull this off my rifle to use as a scanner if I want. And I won’t be hunting over big fields.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
I did, probably mistakenly. Cameron and I talked specs for a bunch of optics so I would put it past me twisting something lol
RedBreast21
6.5 Creedmoor
Well whatever you decide on, don't get this one. 
Bustedknees
12-gauge slug (smooth bore)
I bet he's deaf in one ear.Well whatever you decide on, don't get this one.
That didn't sound like varmint caliber either.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Doesn’t play on my phoneWell whatever you decide on, don't get this one.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Lmao it arrived Monday, have spent a ton of time with yet but so far I’m definitely happy with it! Gotta find somewhere to sight it in where I won’t be pissing off deer hunters lol
RedBreast21
6.5 Creedmoor
Mini 14 with one of those side mount scope (GG&G 120.00) bases that will not hold a zero. Bump the scope and its off. I won't get into to it but why make a base that needs to be centered manually on the bore and then make both the front and rear of the base plate move in opposite directions and elevation too!I bet he's deaf in one ear.
That didn't sound like varmint caliber either.
That yote was 114 yards. I guessed 80. Zero was 50 with a right to left and downward bullet impact on paper from 50 to 150 from scope center. Kentucky windage. So I released right and just a bit high. Gave him a close hair cut. Its retired from hunting now. Great irons but the eyes are going so..Edit for context. The shot was taken from standing with a mono pod, my body twisted well over 90 degrees to the left and way off balance. Why? All my trail cams had the coyotes coming over the wall to my front for weeks. Same entry and exit in this small field. Swung way around just to look and there it was standing in the middle of the field. Sneaky bastard.
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I would not hesitate to buy a Rix product.
As I watched the video, the shot was bad, not necessarily the scope. The crosshairs were high-right of the target at the time the shot was taken.Mini 14 with one of those side mount scope bases that will not hold a zero. Bump the scope and its off. I won't get into to it but why make a base that needs to be centered manually on the bore and then make both the front and rear of the base plate move in opposite directions.
RedBreast21
6.5 Creedmoor
Are we gonna get a review or what ?
I bought a RIX Storm S3 for a buddy or backup scope. My first impressions are that it's an excellent little scope. I've only used it once on the porch and once over at the goat farm to watch some deer.
The weight is almost nothing. The base mag is perfect for me with the type of coyote hunting I do. Open big fields with woods in the background.
The clarity of the unit is excellent and slightly better than my Super Hogster, that I paid 3200 for back a couple of years ago. Which I have sold.
Sold it to a friend for 2600. He never used it or mounted it and sold it to another friend that only paid 1k for it. LoL
So, as far as RIX goes.
They make very nice equipment. I paid 1500 for the Storm S3
They make a unit called the Storm S6R. Which has a 640 resolution sensor. That unit I would probably buy in a heartbeat if it was better base mag. Its only 2X. The size of the unit, the weight of the unit and the fact that it comes with an LRF (rangefinder), would make it ideal if it was 3x or 3.5x base mag.
Weight and size of units, in my opinion, make a big difference when carrying the gun through the snow.
I want lightweight equipment when I'm going out trucking through the snow at bedtime. My body is starting to tell me to slow down a little.
It's amazing when you have to start working out in order to prep your body for coyote hunting.
Shoots100
.44 mag
So how's the Slim S25 ?
With the 2 or 2.5x base mag with 10.5 x 7.9 FOV it'll work as a spotter and scope, but you should start saving your pennies for a spotter.
SJC