New Rico Alpha Thermal Weapon Sight from iRayUSA
Luke Cuenco 03.15.22
When it comes to nighttime hunting there really aren’t a lot of high-end dedicated thermal hunting optics out there on the market. However, joining the ranks of other thermal optics currently on the market specifically designed for hunters is the new iRayUSA Rico Alpha thermal weapon sight. This new sight is capable of being mounted to popular hunting rifles and is rated up to 300 win mag and other magnum rifle calibers. Unlike a lot of other thermal hunting optics, the iRayUSA Rico Alpha was made for hunters, by hunters and texas-based engineers completely within the United States.
Rico Alpha Dedicated Hunting Thermal Optic from iRayUSA
The Rico Alpha incorporates many features that night hunters are looking for such as onboard recording capabilities, a 50mm objective lens diameter, 3x optical magnification, 4x digital magnification, a detection range of 2400 yards, and a sensor frame rate of 50hz. The Rico Alpha also includes multiple dynamic reticles, an onboard stadiametric rangefinder, and is completely designed, machined, assemblies, and serviced right here in the USA.
The Alpha is capable of running for 6-hours on a full charge from its lithium-ion battery, can withstand both below freezing and 120+ °F temperatures, and is rated for up to 300 win./7mm mag rifles. The Rico Alpha thermal weapon sight also comes with a 5-year warranty with a 1-week turnaround process. If you’re interested in picking one of the new iRayUSA Rico Alpha Thermal Weapon Sights then you can pick one up from one of iRayUSA’s various dealers beginning in April. The suggested retail price for the Rico Alpha is set at $6,999 meaning this is a premium option for serious night hunters.
“The concept of ALPHA was the idea that started it all for iRayUSA,” stated Angelo Brewer, Director of Operations, iRayUSA. “The ALPHA was the product we wanted as hunters and was designed based on decades of use in the field.” continued Brewer.
