Merlin
The Scout thermal optic on a neutral gray background, with the Merlin Thermal Optics logo displayed on its screen.
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The Scout

Compact thermal optic. 256 × 192 core, touchscreen control, RMR-compatible mount, and on-board photo and video.

$799.99 Flat rate US shipping
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  • US-based support
  • Packaged and sent out by our team
In the box
  • — The Scout thermal optic
  • — RMR-compatible mounting base
  • — 4 × M3 × 8 mm hex screws
  • — Hex key
  • — Two 16280 rechargeable batteries
  • — USB-C data cable
  • — Battery charger
  • — Lens cleaning cloth
  • — User manual
  • — Certificate of conformity
Specifications

The Numbers

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Detector
256 × 192 px
Objective lens
13 mm · F/0.9
Field of view
13.5° × 10.1°
Display
1.6 in · 360 × 320 px
Color palettes
White · Black · Green · Red · Iron Red
Battery
Two 16280 rechargeable
Runtime
≥ 8 hr (two batteries)
Interface
USB Type-C (data transfer)
Recoil rating
1000 g
Weight
107 g (excl. batteries)
Dimensions
53 × 42 × 43 mm
Operating temp
−20 °C to +50 °C