The Bering Optics Super Yoter R 3-12x50mm Thermal Weapon Scope uses a 640×480 resolution, 12-micron thermal core with a NETD rating of <40 MK. It has a 3X base magnification that is suitable for all types of night hunting in any terrain. The image is excellent, even at higher magnification levels. It is a very compact, lightweight package and sells for $4595.
The scope is only 8.5″ long x 3.15″ high x 2.36″ wide (195x72x60mm) and weighs only 20 ounces (with mount). It can easily be used as a thermal riflescope or a handheld thermal monocular for scanning.
The scope has a Quick-Detach LaRue Tactical® lockable mount that attaches to any firearm or crossbow equipped with a Picatinny rail. A QR mount is a great feature if you plan to use the scope on multiple firearms. It also helps if you use it as a combination scope/scanner.
The field of view at 100 yards is 40 feet which makes a good choice for any type of night hunting. The combination of the 640X480 Resolution and 12 Micron pixel pitch, make it ideal for coyote hunters who routinely have to make long shots. You get a good image even at higher magnification levels.
Super Yoter Notable Features
Outstanding Image Quality
12-micron Vanadium Oxide (VOx) thermal core
50mm Germanium optical lens
It also has photo capturing and video recording but does not record audio.
The Picture-in-Picture function provides you a 2X multiplied window on the top center of the display.
The Super Yoter has a Stradiametric Rangefinder function to estimate the distance to the targets of known size.
You can save four zero profiles in the Super Yoter. It gives you the capability to set up profiles for different rifles or different loads for the same rifle.
It features manual control of the image sharpness and screen brightness, manual control of the contrast, and manual control of the image background balance of white (Cool or Warm).
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 Yoter lets you easily change the brightness and contrast for different weather conditions.
It also has 8 different reticle designs and three of those are BDC reticles.
Scroll to the bottom for a complete list of Super Yoter specifications and what comes in the box.
Super Yoter Control Buttons
The Super Yoter uses only three control buttons, located on the top of the scope. All the functions and menus are accessed through these three buttons with a series of long and short presses. The power button also controls the zoom with short presses and the rear button lets you video with a long press.
Operating the front adjustable objective lens is very easy with the larger 50mm lens. The same is true with the ocular lens adjustment. Just set it and it stays put.
Everything you need during the hunt is one push of a button or turn of the focus ring. Zoom, power, power standby, manual NUC and video recording can be done with a push of a button.
Super Yoter Palettes & Reticles
The Super Yoter has four color palettes – White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot & Colored Hot. There is an adjustment in the settings to set the background balance for cooler/warmer conditions for an improved image for different weather conditions.
The scope has 8 reticle patterns and in four color options; red, green, black, and white.
You can change reticles on each profile without affecting the zero of the scope.
Hunting With The Super Yoter R
The best things about the new 640 Super Yoter R is the great image and ease of use. The Bering Optics Super Yoter is great for hunting coyotes and hogs. It has a great image at base magnification as you can see in the video, and it also has an excellent image when the magnification is zoomed to 2 or 3 times for longer shots.
It has a 40-foot field of view at 100 yards is adequate for my needs.
Doug really gave the Super Yoter a workout and everything worked just as advertised. It is easy to set up and easy to operate at night when the action heats up. I like the 3-button operation more than I expected. Easy and quick to use when zooming or starting the video recording. Easy to use the menu during setup after you learn what some of the icons mean.
The only thing I did not like is the short battery life. Plan on using 5V DC power bank like an Anker PowerCore 10K. It has a special 3.7-volt setting when not running CR123 Lithium batteries.
The Super Yoter has a standby mode to save power. Push the power and menu button simultaneously and it turns off the screen to save power. A short push on the power button takes it off standby to full image in an instant. A need feature for this scope.
Super Yoter R Summary
The Super Yoter is a great choice for any type of night hunting and especially good for coyote hunting. It has a great image and it is very easy to use. The compact size and light weight and the button layout on the top of the scope makes it easy to access so you can zoom and record with a click of a button.
About the only shortcoming of the Yoter is its short battery life, but the Standby feature does help. My suggestion is to not let this issue stop you from selecting the Super Yoter. Just get an inexpensive power bank and don’t worry about it.
I also hope audio recording will be offered in the future.
Bering Optics Super Yoter Specifications
- Optical Magnification: 3.0x
- Digital Multiplication: 2X, 3X, 4X
- Objective Lens system: 50mmF/1.0
- Angular FOV at Optical Magnification (Horizontal x Vertical), degrees: H8.5° x V6.4°
- Linear FOV at Optical Magnification at 100yards (Horizontal x Vertical), approx., yd/m: H 15 /13.7 x V 11.2/10.2
- Eye relief, mm: 46.6
- Focus range, yard: 0.8 to infinity
- Diopter Adjustment, D: -5; +5
- Core resolution, pxl: 640 x 480
- Pixel pitch: 12μm
- Image refresh rate: 50Hz
- Display type and resolution, pxl: OLED 1024×768
- Detection Range: 2200yd/2000m
- Dimensions: 8.46”x3.15”x2.36”in / 215x80x60mm
- Weight w/out batteries: 20oz
- Power supply: 3V CR123 (two)/ 3.7V rechargeable/ 5V DC (USB C-type)
- Estimated battery life: 3.5 hours for two 3V CR123
- Operating temperature: -14°F to +122°F
- Water intrusion: IP67
- Humidity: up to 96%
- 4 Year Warranty
In the Box:
- Super Yoter R Thermal Weapon Sight
- Quick-Detach (QD) lockable mount
- Front lens protective cap
- Rubber eye guard
- 2 CR123 batteries
- L-shaped Video-out Type-C USB cable with 3.5mm RCA male connector plug
- Soft Carrying Case with a shoulder strap
- Lens Cleaning Cloth
- Instruction manual
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I am writing this in April of 2022. Right now, the Bering Optics Super Yoter models are in stock but flying off the shelves. If you want a new Super Yoter thermal scope, call Jason at Outdoor Legacy Gear at (877) 350-1818.
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