The Bering Optics Super Hogster 2.9-11.6×35 Thermal Weapon Sigh uses a 384×288 thermal core like many mid-priced thermal scopes, but unlike all the others, it has a 12-micron thermal core with a NETD rating of <40 MK. It has a 2.9X base magnification is suitable for all types of night hunting in any terrain, and all of this power comes to you in a very compact, lightweight package for $3120.
Bering Optics Super Hogster – Light & Compact
The scope is only 7.7″ long x 2.83″ high x 2.36″ wide (195x72x60mm) and weighs less than 18 ounces. It can easily be used as a thermal riflescope or a handheld thermal monocular for scanning.
The scope came with a single-lever, quick-release (QR) mount that attaches to any firearm or crossbow equipped with a Picatinny rail. A QR mount is essential if you plan to use the scope on multiple firearms or want to use it as a combination scope/scanner. It only has one lever but it worked well and kept the scope secured to the rifle in our testing and hunting. It returned to within one MOA during our range test swapping it between rifles.
Super Hogster’s Technology Makes It Unique
Bering Optics has used this advanced 12-micron Vanadium Oxide (VOx) thermal core and combined it with a top-quality 35mm Germanium optical lens for outstanding image quality. This new thermal processor also makes it possible to raise the base magnification to 2.9X with a 35mm lens and physically short scope body. The field of view at 100 yards is 40 feet. On paper at least, this new Bering Optics thermal weapons scope seems to have what it takes to be “Super”.
Super Hogster Notable Features
Excellent Image Quality
It also has photo capturing and video recording.
The Picture-in-Picture function provides you a 2X multiplied window on the top center of the display.
The Super Hogster has a Stradiametric Rangefinder function to estimate the distance to the targets of known size.
You can save four zero profiles in the Super Hogster. It gives you the capability to set up profiles for different rifles or different loads for the same rifle.
Other handy features include an inclinometer to help you keep the scope level, a digital compass, and a battery status indicator on the display screen. If you encounter a bad pixel on the screen, it has a blind pixel repair tool.
The Super Hogster lets you easily change the brightness and contrast for different weather conditions. It also has 8 different reticle designs.
Scroll to the bottom for a complete list of Super Hogster specifications and what comes in the box.
Super Hogster Scope Controls
The Super Hogster uses only three control buttons, located on the top of the scope. You have a power button at the front, the menu button in the center, and a record/calibration button in the rear. All the functions and menus are accessed through these three buttons with a series of long and short presses. Some features like zooming the magnification require pushing two buttons at the same time. I have been told by Bering Optics that the newest models have an upgrade that allows zooming with the power button.
Operating the front adjustable objective lens is very easy. The adjustment ring has a raised area on the ring to make it easier to turn and locate at night. It turns smoothly and resistance is just enough to keep it set during recoil so it does not move until you physically turn it. The same is true with the ocular lens adjustment. Just set it and it stays put.
The control buttons and focus adjustments have a clean layout and everything you need during the hunt is one push of a button or turn of the focus ring. Zoom, power, power standby, NUC and video recording are can be done with a push of a button.
Super Hogster Palettes & Reticles
The Super Hogster has four color palettes – White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot & Colored Hot. I am glad they just have the four. Like most people, I will only use two of these while hunting and play around with the other two now and then. I do think the Colored Hot is useful to rest your eyes on long hunts.
The scope has 8 reticle patterns including 3 ranging reticles for those long shots at stubborn varmints that hang up at long range. Each of the reticle patterns has four color options; red, green, black and white. The ranging reticles work at any magnification level.
The Bering Optics Super Hogster is great for hunting coyotes and hogs.
I like the 2.9X base power of the Super Hogster. It makes aiming easy and the 40-foot field of view at 100 yards is adequate for my needs. I use a thermal scanner for locating game, so the field of view works for me. Using this scope to scan while mounted on your rifle may be more of a challenge.
Super Hogster is Bolt Action Friendly
The location of the single-lever mount makes the Super Hogster bolt action friendly. The mount is located at the front of the scope, so you can mount it far enough back on a bolt action rifle for proper eye relief. Many thermal riflescopes must be mounted on a special mount to be used on bolt action or conventional semi-auto firearms, but not the Super Hogster. I used it on a CZ 455 rimfire rifle during raccoon season and it worked like a charm. This should also apply to the entire Hogster series of thermal riflescopes.
Bering Optics Super Hogster Specifications
- Magnification: 2.9x-11.6x
- FOV @100 yds: 40 feet
- Objective Lens: 35mm
- Resolution: 384×288
- Pixel Pitch: 12 microns
- NETD: <40 Mk
- Display Resolution: LCOS 1280х960
- Refresh Rate: 50 Hz
- Dimensions: 7.7″ long x 2.83″ high x 2.36″ wide
- Weight: 17 oz without batteries and mount
- Power Supply: 3V CR123 (two)/ 5V Type C USB port
- Estimated Battery Life: 4 Hours
- Superior for hogs and predator control at medium- and long-range distances
- Picture-in-Picture function- 2X multiplied image on a top of the display
- Automatic shatter based thermal VOx core with Auto- or Manual calibration
- Switchable image polarity: White Hot / Black Hot / Red Hot / Colored Hot
- 8 reticle patterns including 3 BDC reticles
- 4 color options for each reticle pattern
- Manual control of the image sharpness and screen brightness
- Ability to save 4 profiles of zeroing calibration data
- Stradiametric Rangefinder function to estimate the distance to the targets of known size
- A precise lens focusing mechanism
- Option to power by rechargeable 3.7V accumulators
- 5V DC external power supply option via a Type C USB port
In the Box:
- SUPER HOGSTER VOx 384×288 12µm Thermal Sight
- Video-out or external power supply Type C USB cable
- QD Weapon Mount
- Two Lithium CR123 batteries
- Front lens protective cap
- Eyepiece rubber eye guard
- Soft Carrying Case
- Lens Cleaning Cloth
- Instructions manual
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I am writing this in February of 2021. Right now, the Bering Optics Super Hogster models are flying off dealers’ shelves. If you want a new Super Hogster thermal scope, call Jason at Outdoor Legacy Gear at (877)350-1818. If the Super Hogster is out of stock you can get on the waiting list or pre-order on the website for $100 deposit. Jason will take the time to help you decide what thermal scope or other night vision optic is best for your hunting needs.
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