Night Vision New FLIR -The RS Dedicated Thermal Weapon Scope- 60mm units just arrived!

[Victor-TNVC]

We will be announcing this at Shot and having a full preview. We're excited about this one, and no it's not the I-Phone 5 thermal attachment. We plan on carrying that one in big numbers once they come out. This particular piece is going to make many very happy happy.

FLIR ThermoSight® R-Series

60mm units just arrived, see page 8!

Vic

 

[Family Man]

So what is it?

 

[SkyPup]

So what is it?

A new thermal weapon scope made for the night hunting consumer sporting goods market and not the military....and it is all 100% FLIR inside and out, Made in USA.

 

[Delta4-3]

So what is it?

Its a picture of a cactus! didn't you click the link!?

 

[SkyPup]

Its a picture of a cactus! didn't you click the link!?

A black hot catcus....

 

[HTR707]

I've been waiting for this for a long time

 

[charlestondiving]

I was close to pulling the trigger on a thor 336 but I'll be holding off a few days. I can't wait to see what the price is and reviews.

 

[SkyPup]

I've been waiting for this for a long time

10-4 on that, from what I know, it was worth the wait not to invest in some lesser stuff too...

 

[SABuzzard]

Tag for later

 

[tstover]

You cannot post ads without being a sponsor and stepping on a sponsor's post is bad manners.

 

[AED146]

Wait Tnvc is releasing something at shot wait 2 years for you too see it did the wasp ever make it out just saying


AMF

 

[Victor-TNVC]

Wait, you came in here to troll... It has not been even close to 2 years, (and it will NOT be released until I say it's ready completely, our customers deserve that). Oh and this product thread is FLIR PRODUCT. Just saying...

 

[Victor-TNVC]

We will be releasing pricing and model information on this product first thing Tuesday! We've handled the working models of these units, we're very happy with the performance.

Vic

 

[avidflyer]

You say "WE", is this a joint venture? Just courious. Guess I'll find out Tuesday.

 

[Renegade]

You say "WE", is this a joint venture? Just courious. Guess I'll find out Tuesday.

Nope you can find out right now. Link is active. Prices start at $3499.

 

[jdr724]

Could they have given any less information?

Internal battery......BOOOOOOO...

 

[Renegade]

Could they have given any less information?

Internal battery......BOOOOOOO...

Photos, Videos, Tech Specs, Models, Pricing. What more do you want?

 

[SkyPup]

Read the brochure, show starts tomorrow:

http://www.flir.com/thermoSightR-Series/ThermoSightR-Series.pdf

 

[jdr724]

I now see the specs are under features if you scroll down but the specifications tab isn't working.

Photos, Videos, Tech Specs, Models, Pricing. What more do you want?

 

[SkyPup]

I now see the specs are under features if you scroll down but the specifications tab isn't working.

Just read the brochure:

http://www.flir.com/thermoSightR-Series/ThermoSightR-Series.pdf

 

[SkyPup]

FLIR Crypsis RS-Series.

FLIR's first commercial thermal rifle scope with five models, two resolutions, and three lens options...

 

[pizzamanny]

Game changer

 

[Phil1]

Yeah but its for "non game hunting"!!

 

[SkyPup]

Weight is 1 lb 12 ounces.

They dumped the ARMS mount and all are on a LaRue mount now.

Here is a nice review of it, with actual use, photos, reticules, etc:

Exclusive: Weapon-Mounted FLIR ThermoSight RS Review | Petersen's Hunting

 

[Victor-TNVC]

Thanks Skypup and is correct. The units are now supporting a Larue mount, nothing much has changed from the early models we handled. I am really impressed with the rubber armoring especially around the lens area. It's incredibly beefy in this area, a real welcomed edition!

Here is the breakdowns with pricing information.

Model MSRP
RS-24, 1X - $3,499.00 / 240X180, 13mm
RS-32, 1.25-5 - $3,999.00 / 320X240, 19mm
RS-32, 2.25-9 - $4,499.00 / 320X240, 35mm
RS-32, 4-16 - $7,499.00 / 320X340, 60mm
RS-64, 1.1-9 - $6,499.00 / 640X480, 35mm
RS-64, 2-16 - $8,999.00 / 640X480, 60mm

We are taking email pre-orders sales at tnvc dot com at the onset, but no monies will be taken. After Shot, we will have pre-order setups on our web site. FLIR tells us March/April shipping dates.

 

[Crang]

So how big a difference is it that the higher resolution 640x480 units are 30hz while the 320x240 ones are 60hz. Higher resolution with lower frame rate does what in terms of practical usage? Those 2 with 35mm lenses sure have my attention.

 

[TestnDoc]

Oh boy...I gotta rethink the T70 now...anyone know the weight of the RS64 2-16?

 

[Loggers Inn]

FLIR must've been reading the "hot shoe" thread and taking notes!

 

[Surgeon_Shooter]

These could still be used for hand held detection also right? It would be nice to have it weapon mountable!

 

[SABuzzard]

These could still be used for hand held detection also right? It would be nice to have it weapon mountable!

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Phil1]

Oh boy...I gotta rethink the T70 now...anyone know the weight of the RS64 2-16?

Less than 2.4 lbs.

FLIR ThermoSight® R-Series

 

[Squeeze it]

Specs please

Less than 2.4 lbs.

FLIR ThermoSight® R-Series

Very compelling if I knew the spec's. The video looks nice, what version was used? Waiting with baited breath..

 

[mirage98]

Fkn FLIR - Just cost me more money.... I JUST picked up a PVS-22 and now this! That's what I get for buying right before SHOT.

Oh well - If this can do handheld Thermal & Weapon Mount - it's a definite buy.

 

[robozebra]

Would this scope withstand recoil from a 50 Beowulf???

CWJ

 

[Eastbay]

I want one!

 

[SkyPup]

FLIR RS 60mm adjustable germanium objective lens:

FLIR RS 35mm diopter adjustable glass ocular lens:

FLIR RS LaRue Mount:

 

[Family Man]

I'd like to see them also come out with a 4x640.

 

[TestnDoc]

Sweet Skypup...What are your thoughts on the 60mm vs the T70??

 

[SkyPup]

?Us T-70 owners can also send units back to FLIR to upgrade to 100mm T-75 lens later on this spring?


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[dcoil]

This may be a stupid question as I've never used a thermal before. I see this is stated for use as a 'night hunting' scope. Do these not work during the day? i.e. your trying to tease something out from cover, (animal in the brush). Is there not enough temp separation between breathing things and background during the day to be useful?

 

[SkyPup]

They work fine 24/7/375


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[1slow01z71]

Yeah but its for "non game hunting"!!

That's because you cant legally hunt game animals. Hogs, coyotes, coons, etc at least around here are classified as varmints and do not require a license to hunt.

How much of a difference does the objective size really make on IR? I know on NV its makes a big difference. Also have the same question about better resolution but lower frame rate like Crang.

Glad I only like a couple hours south of yall, when Im ready to purchase Id like to come up and check them out in person before buying.

 

[Renegade]

That's because you cant legally hunt game animals. Hogs, coyotes, coons, etc at least around here are classified as varmints and do not require a license to hunt.

Texas has changed regs recently due to demand on many traditionally not hunted animals (they want their cut).

In Texas you can legally hunt all animals with Thermal or NV. Most can also be hunted with any legal firearm - rifle shotgun Machine Gun, RPG, silencer, etc. Some restrictions on game animals such as no MG, etc. Generally no mag limits either except some migratory game birds.

Coyotes are non-game animals

Coons are Fur bearing animals

Hogs are exotics.

License is required for all unless farmer/rancher to stop/prevent damage or death to livestock.

Regs are here-

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/cs_bk_k0700_284_2013_2014.pdf

 

[Surgeon_Shooter]

I'm with a couple others. Why would or should I get the bigger lens in the 320 version? Farther detection range? Finer temp display? Tacticool factor?

 

[SkyPup]

I'm with a couple others. Why would or should I get the bigger lens in the 320 version? Farther detection range? Finer temp display? Tacticool factor?

For everything mentioned above, only loss would be some FOV but the tradeoff of the larger lens system would be worth it, priceless....

 

[Surgeon_Shooter]

Thanks sky pup. Also am I reading this right? The 35mm lens rs 32 is 2.25-9x? If so is that a mechanical zoom or digital? Also would it be 320 resolution on 2.25x?

Sorry for all the questions. I'm more of a night vision guy than thermal.

 

[SkyPup]

Mag is all digital internally?


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[Aquatic_Robotic]

Tag for info

 

[Rockfish Dave]

FLIR ThermoSight® R-Series

Looks great! I think this will do to the price and quality what has happened to flat screen TV's.

 

[Helidriver]

FLIR ThermoSight® R-Series

Looks great! I think this will do to the price and quality what has happened to flat screen TV's.

I hope so. They are still out of my price range. I make a good living but until they hit the 2.5K mark I'm not in the market. Anything over that for a toy I just can't justify.