2025 New Low Light Optics and Spotting Scopes

What was once way too expensive to even consider purchasing has now become quite common.

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posted on August 13, 2025
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2025 New Low Light Optics and Spotting Scopes

 

Armasight | Operator 640 Clip-On
Armasight | Operator 640 Clip-On
When the light is faltering, go thermal quickly and easily with the Operator 649 Thermal Clip On. The aluminum-housed optic mounts in front of your magnified 1-6X optic with no need to re-zero. It features a simple, three-button interface, quick-detach mount and USB-C streaming adaptability, and offers target acquisition out to 1,300 meters.

Magnification: 1-4X
Objective Lens Diameter: 35 mm
Reticle: Cross hair
Length: 6.1 inches
Weight: 16.6 ounces
MSRP: $3,999
(888) 504-2762; armasight.com


infiRay Outdoor | RH25v2 Rico Micro v2 640 Thermal
infiRay Outdoor | RH25v2 Rico Micro v2 640 Thermal
Designed to be used as a handheld scanner, helmet-mounted monocular, weapon sight or thermal clip-on, the new RH25 V2 features a machined-magnesium-alloy housing to reduce weight. The addition of a USB-C port allows simplified file transfer and the ability to power the Micro from an external battery pack.

Magnification: 1-4X
Objective Lens Diameter: 25 mm
Reticle: Multiple
Length: 4.5 inches
Weight: 11.3 ounces
MSRP: $5,999
(800) 7697-7125; irayusa.com


Leupold | SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2 Spotting Scope
Leupold | SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2 Spotting Scope
Success at extreme long range requires a great spotter with top-notch tools, and the SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2 Spotting Scope offers multiple eyecup options, tripod and ARCA rail compatibility, and extreme water- and dust-resistance. There’s a version available with a larger objective lens if more light transmission is desired.

Magnification: 20-60X
Objective Lens Diameter: 60 mm
Reticle: None
Length: 14.4 inches
Weight: 59.9 ounces
MSRP: $399
(800) 538-7653; leupold.com


Pulsar | Thermion 2 LRF XL60 Thermal
Pulsar | Thermion 2 LRF XL60 Thermal
Starting with an impressive magnification range, the new Thermion thermal scope also offers a customizable user mode to adjust the on-screen image, a detection range in excess of 3,000 yards, eight different color palettes for the differentiation of hot and cold zones and a dual-battery system that contains an internal and an external battery, both of which are rechargeable.

Magnification: 2.5-20X
Objective Lens Diameter: 60 mm
Reticle: 10 selectable options
Length: 17.4 inches
Weight: 40.9 ounces
MSRP: $7,199
(817) 225-0310; pulsarnv.com


Shinenyx Optics | AIM101 Riflescope
Shinenyx Optics | AIM101 Riflescope
A combination of night-vision and thermal scope in one, users can choose between them or opt to use the F.I.T feature—Fused Image Technology—which seamlessly combines the two for a single immersive, crystal-clear image. The AIM101 features bullet-drop compensation and a built-in laser rangefinder operating out to 1,200 yards.

Magnification: 5.2X/10.4X/20.8X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 35 or 48 mm
Reticle: Illuminated crosshair with stadia lines
Length: 11.1 inches
Weight: 34 ounces
MSRP: $3,499
(541) 792-7138; shinenyx.com


SIG Sauer | Romeo8T-AMR
SIG Sauer | Romeo8T-AMR
A combination unit, SIG Sauer is taken its Romeo8T MRDS and paired it with the all-new Juliet3T-AMR micro magnifier, allowing users to combine the tiny optics for a magnified-aiming system. To maximize functionality, there is a choice of user-selectable reticles, and it has the ability to work with night vision.

Magnification: 1X/3X
Viewing Window Dimensions: 40 mm (Romeo) 22 mm (Juliet)
Reticle: QBDC 2.0 w/Automatic Modified Reticle (AMR)
Length: Romeo8T-AMR 2.9 inches/Juliet3T-AMR 3.2 inches
Weight: Romeo8T-AMR 9.5 ounces/Juliet3T-AMR 9.7 ounces
MSRP: $999
(603) 610-3000; sigsauer.com

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