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Bering Optics Super Yoter R 50 — 640×480 thermal riflescope
How far you can see a person
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot it┆ maker’s claim
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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.

Bering Optics quotes 2,000 m, 1.9× our figure, because makers usually measure against a person’s full height rather than their width. Why the numbers differ

Bering OpticsRiflescope · 640-class

Bering Optics Super Yoter R 50

Approx. price
~$3,395
Sensor
640×480 · 12 µm
Lens
50 mm · 3×
Weight
20 oz
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Best for

A dedicated night rifle for hogs and coyotes on open ground

01Specifications

As published by Bering Optics. Sources: usa.beringoptics.com (specs; IP66 per maker, dealer says IP67), predatorhunteroutdoors.com (price, FOV).

Sensor
640×480
NETD
<40 mK
Lens
50 mm
Digital zoom
up to 4×
Field of view
8.5° horizontal
Display
1024x768 OLED
Claim basis
6 ft target
Weight
20 oz
Length
8.5″
Records video
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Warranty
4 years
Approx. price
~$3,395

02Pros and cons

From the published specs, not owner reports.

For it
  • 640×480 sensor, 2.8× the detail of an entry-level 384
  • Takes CR123 batteries you can swap in the field
  • Weather-sealed (IP66), fine in rain
  • Records video and connects to a phone app
Against it
  • Only 3.5 h of battery
  • No rangefinder, so you judge distance by eye

03Compare the 50

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Est. detection
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Maker’s claim
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Sensor
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Pitch · Hz
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Lens
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Maker’s claim
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Sensor
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Pitch · Hz
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Lens
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Est. detection
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Maker’s claim
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Sensor
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Pitch · Hz
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Lens
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