The AGM Varmint LRF TS35-384 3-24X Thermal Rifle Scope is a game-changing thermal scope. This new thermal rifle Scope gives you an excellent image and a built-in, easy-to-use Laser Range Finder for under $3300! In addition, this new scope is powered by a single rechargeable 18650 battery that will give you up to 6 hours of hunting time on a single charge.
AGM Varmint LRF TS35-384 ‘s Best Features
- Excellent Image Quality
- Built-in Laser Range Finder
- Rechargeable 18650 Battery Power
- 384×288 resolution, 12-micron thermal processor
- 3X and digital zoom to 24X
- 1024×768 OLED screen
AGM Varmint LRF TS35-384 Great For Coyote Hunting
The AGM Varmint LRF TS35-384 is a great choice for any type of night hunting. The light weight makes it easy to carry for hunters who cover a lot of ground on a hunt. The 3.0X base magnification is enough for most varmint hunters and not too much for hog hunters where ranges are relatively short. It has a 40 ft field of view at 100 yards, so you can see a lot of territory in front of the scope. My hunting friends and I hunt a variety of species and our hunting areas range from woods to wide-open hayfields. Everywhere I used the AGM Varmint TS35, it did a very good job.
In those situations where you need more magnification to take longer shots, the thermal processor provides adequate resolution to bump the power up to 6 or 12X. But remember, this is a medium-range 384×288 thermal scope, so it is best used at ranges under 200 yards at the base magnification of 3X or maybe 6X in good conditions.
Hunting With AGM Varmint LRF TS35-384
The AGM Varmint LRF TS35-384 is great for hunting coyotes. It is so lightweight and easy to use, all you have to do is concentrate on the hunt. It took only a short time at the range for zeroing and we were successful from the very first hunt. The Varmint TS35-384 is simple to set up, and deadly in the field. The image is excellent for its price range, and the 12-micron sensor keeps it clear at 3X magnification.
I took the Varmint on several coyote hunts and even a beaver hunt. Shooting ranges were from 50 to 200 yards and I never felt handicapped in any scenario. Shots on coyote-size targets at 200 yards are very doable. I think the AGM Varmint LRF TS35-384 with its 3X base magnification and 40″ field of view is the best option for coyote hunters and not too much for hog hunters. You can get a Varmint with 4X base magnification but the field of view is pretty narrow.
Of course, the reason you buy this scope is the Laser Range Finder. After using this scope, I learned how much I really need an LRF for coyote hunting. On numerous occasions, coyotes were much farther away than I thought. When the young coyotes are hitting the fields in the summer, it is really hard to judge distance in large open fields where we hunt. The LRF told me that coyotes that I thought were around 200 yards away were actually 300+ yards away.
While hunting, all the other great features of the scope helped me too. The control buttons made it extremely easy to use, the image let me easily ID animals at longer ranges. The image quality was good enough that I could use the digital magnification with good image quality. Image quality was good even in poor thermal conditions.
After using it, I am surprised it only costs $3295. I am pretty sure this is the lowest-priced LRF thermal rifle scope on the market. I highly recommend it for any kind of varmint hunting or hog hunting. If you are in the market for a 384 resolution scope, this one is hard to beat.
The only thing I wish AGM would improve on this scope is the time it takes to get the recording started. You have to hold the button for 5-6 seconds to start the recording and this cost me a shot at a coyote.
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AGM Varmint LRF TS35-384 Specifications
- 12μm high sensitivity thermal detector
- Fast 50Hz imaging
- 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x Digital zoom
- Adjustable color palettes
- Built-in laser rangefinder
- High-resolution OLED display
- Various reticle types and colors
- On-board video recording and snapshot
- Built-in EMMC storage (16 GB)
- Wi-Fi data transmission
- Standby mode
- Up to 4.5 hours continuous runtime
- External power supply compatibility
- Waterproof & shockproof
- Limited 3-year warranty
- Palettes: Black Hot, White Hot, Red Hot, Fusion
- Reticle: 5 types, 4 colors, on/off
- Boresight Adjustment: Digital Controlled
- Boresight Increment: 0.13 mil / 0.44 MOA
- Scene Mode: Yes
- Picture In Picture Mode (PIP): Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Observation Distance: 1,750 m
- Detector type: 12 μm VOx Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays
- Response Waveband: 8 μm to 14 μm
- FFC (Flat Field Correction): Auto, Manual, External Correction
- Highest Temperature Spot Tracking: Yes
- Standby Mode: Yes
- Refresh rate: Sensor 50Hz / OLED 50Hz
- Aperture: F1.0
- Resolution: 384 × 288
- Laser Rangefinder: Up to 600 m, ±2 m accuracy
- Laser Wavelength: 905 nm
- Optical magnification: 3x – 24x
- Lens (focal length): 35 mm
- Field of view (H × X): 7.53° × 5.65°
- Digital zoom: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x
- Monitor: 1024×768, 0.39 inch, OLED
- Eye relief: 45 mm
- Storage: Built-in 16 GB EMMC
- Record Video: On-board video recording
- Capture Snapshot: Yes
- Battery Type: One 18650 (3.7V) Lithium Rechargeable Batteries
- CVBS Output: Yes (via USB)
- Battery Operating Time: Up to 4.5 hours
- Battery Capacity Display: Yes
- External power supply: 5 VDC/2 A, USB Type-C
- Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
- Weight: 706 g (1.55 lb)
- Overall Dimensions: 217 × 66 × 106 mm (8.5 × 2.6 × 4.2 in)
- Protection Level: IP67
What is in the box
- AGM Varmint LRF TS35-384 384×288 12µm Thermal Scope
- Video-out or external power supply Type C USB cable
- American Defense QD Weapon Mount
- Two Lithium Rechargeable 18650 batteries
- Battery Charger
- Front lens protective cap
- Eyepiece rubber eye guard
- Soft Carrying Case
- Instructions manual
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