Budget Thermal Optic Shootout! - Which Is Right For You?

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

In this video I go over different thermal devices from 6 different brands to help you get an understanding of which may be the best for you. Some are scopes only, monoculars only, clip-ons only, and some do all 3. These vary widely in price point and uses so hopefully there's something for everyone. Check below for more info & links:
Rix Stride ST6: https://www.rixoptics.com/?ref=txplinking (Code "texasplinking" for savings)
AGM Rattler: https://amzn.to/3XyRIlO
ATN Tico LTV (Midway USA)
Guide USA: https://guideir-thermal.com/texasplinking (Code "texasplinking" for savings)
Infitac: https://infitacusa.com?sca_ref=8635786.LQNHMtIdUZ (Code "texasplinking" for savings)
DNT: https://us.dntoptics.com/texasplinking (Code "texasplinking" for savings)

Rix ST6: (Monocular only)
- 640x512
- 26.7mm lens
- Video recording
- Wifi
- 1x starting zoom
- 0.6 lbs
- $2,999 with code "texasplinking" https://www.rixoptics.com/?ref=txplinking

AGM Rattler V2 25-256: (Scope only)
- 256x192
- 25mm lens
- Video recording
- Wifi
- 3.5x starting zoom
- 1.08 lbs
- Retail: $1,052

ATN Tico LTV 320: (Clip-on only)
- 320x240
- 25mm lens
- 0.9 lbs
- $1,495 (Midway USA)

Guide TU C 3.0: (Scope only)
- 400x300
- 25mm lens
- Video recording
- 0.97 lbs (w/o mount)
- Touch screen
- Bluetooth
- $1,880 with code "texasplinking" https://guideir-thermal.com/texasplinking

Infitac Fast Mini FMP13: (Optic only)
- 256x192
- 13mm lens
- 0.5x starting zoom
- 0.25 lbs
- $783 with code "texasplinking" https://infitacusa.com?sca_ref=8635786.LQNHMtIdUZ

Infitac IOL25: (Scope + Clip-on + Monocular)
- 384x288
- 25mm lens
- Video recording
- 2x starting zoom
- Wifi
- 1.15 lbs
- $1,861 with code "texasplinking" https://infitacusa.com?sca_ref=8635786.LQNHMtIdUZ


DNT Hydra HS219 (Scope + Clip-on + Monocular)
- 256x192
- 19mm lens
- Video recording
- 2x starting zoom
- 0.83 lbs
- $699 with code "texasplinking" https://us.dntoptics.com/texasplinking

DNT Hydra HS635R (Scope + Clip-on + Monocular w/ Range Finder & Ballistic Calculator)
- 640x512
- 35mm lens
- Video recording
- 1.5x starting zoom
- Laser Rangerfinder
- Ballistic calculator
- $2,199 with code "texasplinking" https://us.dntoptics.com/texasplinking

0:00 - Intro
2:28 - Rix Stride ST6
5:41 - AGM Rattler V2 25-256
7:13 - ATN Tico LTV 320
9:10 - Guide TC C 3.0
11:00 - Infitac FMP13 Fast Mini
13:45 - Infitac IOL25
15:00 - DNT Hydra HS219
16:38 - DNT Hydra HS635R
17:55 - DNT Thermnight
18:20 - DNT as clip-ons
20:15 - Wrapping up