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Originally Posted By: bobfoxNoniesleman, I have a RS 35 as well. It is away at Flir right now being repaired. I am not happy about that whole ordeal but that is another story. I was thinking about getting one of these new scopes. Is it really better than the RS 35s that we have? Can you identify and shoot at the distances that we can? Thanks for any help.
I assume you mean and RS32, if not let me know. That unit uses the prior 17 micron microbolometer (FLIR Tau2) which is not quite as sharp as the 12 micron microbolometer (FLIR BOSON). Upon positive ID, I would estimate that you could shoot out to 200 yards for coyotes, and out to 250/300 for hogs with this unit. You would probably need to hit the 2x digital zoom (making it a 3x optical) to shoot a coyote at 200 yards since the core 1.5x would give you a rather small target. The 4x (6x optical zoom) could be used also on larger animals beyond 200 yards but it pixelates rather badly as can be seen in the demonstration. This unit is more compact that the RS series scopes and can also be used as a monocular if you want (removing the quick attach rail makes it even more compact and lighter weight). It also has a built in video recorder too if you are into that. Kevin
I assume you mean and RS32, if not let me know. That unit uses the prior 17 micron microbolometer (FLIR Tau2) which is not quite as sharp as the 12 micron microbolometer (FLIR BOSON). Upon positive ID, I would estimate that you could shoot out to 200 yards for coyotes, and out to 250/300 for hogs with this unit. You would probably need to hit the 2x digital zoom (making it a 3x optical) to shoot a coyote at 200 yards since the core 1.5x would give you a rather small target. The 4x (6x optical zoom) could be used also on larger animals beyond 200 yards but it pixelates rather badly as can be seen in the demonstration. This unit is more compact that the RS series scopes and can also be used as a monocular if you want (removing the quick attach rail makes it even more compact and lighter weight). It also has a built in video recorder too if you are into that. Kevin