{"product_id":"dnt-hydra-lrf-hs635r-multifunction-640-thermal-scope","title":"DNT Hydra-LRF HS635R Multi-Function 640 Thermal Scope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDNT HYDRA-LRF HS635R\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multi-function thermal riflescope with a laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator built into the housing. A 640×512 sensor behind a 35 mm lens delivers the highest sensor class and the widest field of view in the HYDRA line, framing 21.9 yards across at 100 yards. The same unit clips on ahead of a day scope or comes off the rifle as a handheld scanner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DNT HYDRA-LRF HS635R carries the series' top sensor class with ranging attached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour separate purchases collapse into the HS635R: a thermal riflescope, a clip-on, a handheld scanner, and a laser rangefinder with ballistic math behind it. Standalone on a Picatinny rail, the unit aims through its own reticle. Ahead of a day optic, it feeds thermal into glass already zeroed on the rifle. Off the rifle entirely, it works as a hand-carried scanner. An included QDM150 quick detach mount moves it between all three positions without re-zeroing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScanning is where the HS635R's 21.9-yard field of view pays off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming 21.9 by 17.6 yards at 100 yards, the HS635R sees wider than any other model in the HYDRA line. A 1.5x base magnification is what buys that width, and the tradeoff is deliberate: sweeping a field or tree line covers ground faster when less of it falls outside the frame. Digital zoom to 6x closes the distance once something warm turns up, and the 640 sensor holds detail through the zoom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanging on the HS635R reaches 1,200 yards through the sight picture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth flattens in a thermal image, and distance across open ground is the hardest thing to judge at night. A press of the range button on the HS635R returns the measured number, anywhere from 5 to 1,200 yards, without lowering the rifle or reaching for a handheld unit. Confidence before the shot starts with the real distance rather than an estimate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored rifle profiles turn HS635R range readings into holds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasured distance on its own leaves the drop math unfinished. The DNT Ballistic Engine takes the range from the HS635R, applies the saved profile for the rifle and load in use, and puts the corrected hold on screen next to the number. Profiles are built on the device or through the DNT App, with several stored for different rifles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree times the pixels of a 384 array fill the HS635R display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 640 sensor means a 640×512 pixel array, roughly three times the pixel count of a 384×288 array. Pixels are what hold detail together at distance, which is exactly where identifying an animal gets difficult. The HS635R runs that sensor at 50 fps behind a 1024×768 Micro-OLED display, keeping motion smooth while sweeping across terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoomed to 6x, the HS635R leans on ISR to hold detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDNT's Image Super Resolution (ISR) recovers detail that digital zoom normally softens, keeping the 1.5x to 6x range usable rather than mushy at the top end. ISR is image processing rather than added sensor resolution — the HS635R is a 640×512-class optic and should be judged as one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 18650 cell gives the HS635R four hours of runtime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single 18650 flat-top battery runs the HS635R for up to 4 hours, and two cells plus a charger ship in the box. Swapping to the spare covers a full night, and a 5V USB-C port accepts an external battery bank for long stationary sits. DNT specifies flat-top cells measuring 65 mm by 18 mm, and protected cells run longer and will not fit the compartment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecordings and profiles move between the HS635R and the DNT App\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing the HS635R with the DNT App over Wi-Fi brings live viewing, recording management, and ballistic profile editing onto a smartphone. Built-in 32 GB memory holds footage captured in the field with no card to buy. Edits made in the app carry back to the device, so load data stays current without menu work on the optic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-country hunters who scan wide and range far fit the HS635R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHunters working open fields and distant tree lines are the core fit for the HS635R, where the wide frame speeds up scanning and the 640 sensor holds detail once something is found. Coyote and hog work across open ground benefits from ranging that reaches as far as the optic sees. Buyers who want tighter framing and more starting magnification should look at the 50 mm HS650R, and hunters with no use for a rangefinder save real money with the standard HS635.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between the DNT HYDRA-LRF HS635R and the HS635?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HS635R adds an integrated laser rangefinder and the DNT Ballistic Engine, at 1.3 oz more weight. Optically the two are identical: the same 640×512 sensor, 35 mm lens, 1.5x base magnification, and 21.9 by 17.6 yard field of view.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow far does the HS635R rangefinder measure?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HS635R rangefinder measures from 5 to 1,200 yards. Readings appear in the sight picture without lowering the optic or reaching for a separate device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between the HS635R and the HS650R?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth use the same 640×512 sensor and the same rangefinder. The HS635R has a 35 mm lens with a 21.9 yard field of view at 100 yards and 1.5x base magnification. The HS650R has a 50 mm lens with a narrower 15.4 yard frame and 2.5x base magnification for tighter framing at distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does the HS635R have only 1.5x base magnification?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower base magnification is what produces the widest field of view in the HYDRA line at 21.9 yards across at 100 yards. Wide framing suits scanning, and digital zoom reaches 6x once a target is located.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the HS635R come with a mount?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A QDM150 quick detach mount is included, along with two 18650 batteries, a charger, an eye cup, a flip-up lens cover, two USB cables, a user manual, a quick start guide, and a lens cleaning cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DNT Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43692242862147,"sku":null,"price":2199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/1737\/9139\/files\/HS635RScopeImage.png?v=1787163686","url":"https:\/\/thermalbros.com\/products\/dnt-hydra-lrf-hs635r-multifunction-640-thermal-scope","provider":"Thermal Bros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}