Thermal Rifle Scopes

About Hunting Rifle & Weapon Thermal Scopes

A thermographic weapon sight, thermal imagery scope, or thermal weapon sight is a sighting device combining a compact thermographic camera and an aiming reticle. They can be mounted on a variety of small arms as well as some heavier weapons.

As with regular ultraviolet sensors, thermal weapon sights can operate in total darkness. The thermal scope can be quite useful in places with snow as the extreme difference in temperatures between the snow and any source of heat creates a high visual contrast between the two. This makes it easy to locate any source of heat against its low-temperature background.

Thermal weapon sights are often used by hunters to aid in the detection of game, such as deer, pheasants, grouse, and feral goats. The sight's ability to see unaided even in complete darkness allows the hunter to be undetected and aware of potential prey, facilitating a quick and precise takedown.