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Q&A for SightMark Photon RT 6-12x50S Digital Night Vision Rifle Scope — 6 Questions & 8 Answers

Name SightMark Photon RT 6-12x50S Digital Night Vision Rifle Scope (4)
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John, guest, from NC, United States, asked on July 29, 2018

Will this handle the recoil of a 50 Beowulf or 458 socom?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 06, 2019

This handles up to .475 H&H recoil. It should handle both .50 Beowulf and .458 SOCOM (however by comparison, .50 BMG would be a bit much).

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Pat, guest, from MI, United States, asked on March 01, 2018

How far can I identify a target on a dark moonless night? Can it be used during the day?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 04, 2018

Yes, it can be used in the daytime. The unit under complete darkness will be limited as these digital night vision devices require light. With the illuminator included I'd probably put it around 150 yards + or -, but it will depend again on the conditions of the night and how much light the unit has to work with.

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jeff, member, from VA, United States, asked on January 12, 2020

So is the s better than the non s

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 20, 2020

The S is technically better S model has a further effective range thanks to an improved IR illuminator over the non-S model.

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Gary, guest, from TX, United States, asked on August 06, 2018

Why do the 6-12X50 and 6-12X50S have different detection ranges with same resolution? What is largest caliber recommended for the 6-12X50?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 04, 2019

The detection ranges are different because the two models come with different IR illuminators. The 850nm version (the S model) illuminates to a further distance than the 920nm version (non-S model). SightMark rates these up to .475 H&H.

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macadoo, guest, from TX, United States, asked on August 03, 2018

WHAT SIZE SCOPE RINGS FIT IT

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 15, 2019

This scope uses 30mm rings.

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Eric, member, from CA, United States, asked on March 26, 2018

This may be stupid but, what does the "s" designate ?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 04, 2018

The S and Non-S versions have different IR illuminators. The Non S versions offer a 940nm IR that is invisible to the naked eye, some hunters like to make sure they are not detected when using the IR.

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