RIX Optics Leap L12R 1280
1280×1024 · 12 µm · 60 mm · 6.5 h · $7,099
- A 60 mm focal length, f/1.0 objective lens
- B 1,200 m rangefinder (maker's figure)
- C 394 mm overall length
- D 50 mm eye relief
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Coyote at 100 yd
31 px tall at the shoulder
Coyote at 200 yd
15 px tall at the shoulder
Coyote at 300 yd
10 px tall at the shoulder
Identify a coyote out to
Identification distance
Our estimate of how far away you can tell a coyote from a fox or a dog. It is calculated from the lens and sensor, assuming good conditions.
~255 yd
Farther than 89% of the 252 current thermal scopes we track (tied for #14).
Ground across the screen at 100 yd
Field width
How many feet of ground fill the screen at 100 yards. Wider makes scanning faster; narrower usually means more detail on the animal.
77 ft
Wider than 90% of the 261 current thermal scopes we track (tied for #19).
Mounts that fit
How it mounts (RIX Optics): Round tube for scope rings, 30 mm. In the box: "Picatinny QD Mount (QDM-L02)" (package contents). "Manual spec table: "Compatible mounts: 30mm rings". Product page: "It ships standard with a QDM-L02 quick-detach Picatinny mount (1.59″ height)"." Source
Maker says it fits
| Mount | Who says so | Tube center above the rail (calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| RIX Optics QDM-L02 Quick Detach Picatinny Mount, 1.59 inDevice mount, QD · $129 | LEAP L12R package contents: "Picatinny QD Mount (QDM-L02)"; "It ships standard with a QDM-L02" | 1.6 in (40.5 mm)The mount maker’s own figure for its units on this mount |
Interfaces match (calculated)
RIX Optics's published mounting interface meets these mounts'. That says the parts connect; it does not check eye relief, the tube length free for rings, or barrel clearance, and no maker has named the pairing.
| Mount | Why it matches | Tube center above the rail (calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| AGM AGM-2116 ADM QR Mount with 30mm RingsDevice mount, QD · $295 | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | AGM gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from |
| ATN Dual Cantilever 30 mm QD Mount for ThOR 6Scope mount, QD · $199 | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | ATN does not publish a height for this mount |
| ATN Quick Detach Scope MountScope mount, QD · $99 | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | ATN does not publish a height for this mount |
| Bobro Engineering Pulsar Thermion QD MountScope mount, QD · $325 | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Bobro Engineering gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from |
| Burris AR-P.E.P.R. QD Scope Mount 30mmScope mount, QD · $120 | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | 1.6 in (40.6 mm) |
| Burris AR-Signature QD P.E.P.R. Mount 30mmScope mount, QD | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | 1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
Show all 26 interface matches
| Monstrum Deadlock Pro Hypergrip QD Mount, 30 mm, 2 in OffsetScope mount, QD | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Monstrum gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from |
| Monstrum Hypergrip Quick Release Cantilever Scope Mount 30mmScope mount, QD | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Monstrum does not publish a height for this mount |
| Nocpix Quick Release Picatinny Mount (30 mm)Scope mount, QD | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Nocpix does not publish a height for this mount |
| OneLeaf OLM3022 Tactical 30 mm Fixed Cantilever MountScope mount | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | OneLeaf does not publish a height for this mount |
| OneLeaf OLSM30150 30 mm Cantilever Mount, 2 in OffsetScope mount | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | 1.4 in (36 mm) |
| Sightmark Tactical 30mm Fixed Cantilever MountScope mount | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Sightmark gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from |
| Sightmark Tactical 30mm/1in Fixed Cantilever Mount w/ 20MOAScope mount | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Sightmark gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from |
| Sightmark Tactical 30mm/1in LQD Cantilever MountScope mount, QD | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Sightmark gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from |
| Vortex Precision Extended Cantilever 30mm Mount (20 MOA)Scope mount | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Not calculated; Vortex's height reference: from the base |
| Vortex Sport Cantilever 30mm MountScope mount | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Vortex gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from |
| Warne QD XSKEL 30mm Cantilever Mount (Black)Scope mount, QD | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | 1.4 in (36.3 mm) |
| Warne Maxima 30mm QD Medium Rings (Matte)Rings, QD | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | 1 in (24.5 mm) |
| Warne Mountain Tech 30mm Medium Rings (Matte)Rings | 30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | 1 in (25.1 mm) |
| Kill Light 90 Degree Offset Rapid MountLight mount | Clamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Not an optic mount |
| Kill Light Ring to Rail Mount, 30mmLight mount | Clamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Not an optic mount |
| NightSnipe Picatinny Rail Quick Release Adjustable Mount KitLight mount, QD | Clamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Not an optic mount |
| Sniper Hog Lights Predator Pro MountLight mount, QD | Clamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Not an optic mount |
| Sniper Hog Lights Scope Mount with RailLight mount | Clamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Not an optic mount |
| Sniper Hog Lights Universal Scope MountLight mount | Clamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube | Not an optic mount |
| DNT Optics RS43 0.43 in Cantilever Mount RiserRiser or adapter | Picatinny top; the Leap L12R 1280's mount clamps a Picatinny rail | Riser: add the unit’s own mount height, which its maker does not publish |
Tube center above the rail is calculated only for rings on a round tube, from the mount maker's ring height where it says the height is measured from the rail (adding half the tube when it measures to the bottom of the ring). It is where the tube's center sits, not the lens axis of a thermal, which no maker publishes. All scope mounts.
Specs
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Resolution Sensor resolution How many heat-reading pixels the sensor has, such as 384 × 288 or 640 × 512. More pixels show more detail, but the lens matters just as much. | 1280 × 1024 |
| Pixel pitch Pixel pitch The size of each sensor pixel, in microns. Smaller pixels mean more magnification from the same lens. Most current thermals use 12 microns. | 12 µm |
| NETD (maker’s claim) NETD (thermal sensitivity) How small a temperature difference the sensor can show. Lower is better, but brands measure it differently, so numbers from two makers are not a fair comparison. | <15 mK |
| Refresh rate Refresh rate How many times per second the picture updates. 50 or 60 times a second looks smooth; lower rates stutter when you pan or a coyote runs. | 60 Hz |
| Optics | |
| Lens Focal length The lens number in millimeters, like 35 mm or 50 mm. A longer lens puts more pixels on a distant animal but shows a narrower slice of ground. | 60 mm f/1.0 |
| Base magnification Base magnification How much bigger things look before any digital zoom, like 2× or 4×. Higher is not automatically better: it narrows your view. | 2× |
| Max digital zoom Digital zoom Electronic enlarging of the picture. It makes the animal look bigger but adds no detail; past about 2× to 4× the image gets blocky. | 48× |
| Field of view Field of view How wide a view you get, in degrees. A wide view makes scanning for animals faster; a narrow one usually means more magnification. | 14.6° × 11.7°Optical zoom 2-6x with 1-8x digital. |
| Detection range (maker’s claim) Detection range The maker's figure for how far away a warm object shows up as a dot or two. It is far longer than the distance you can tell what the animal is. | 3,390 yd |
| Display | |
| Display Display resolution How many pixels the small screen inside the eyepiece has. A sharp screen looks cleaner but cannot add detail the sensor did not capture. | AMOLED 2560 × 2560 |
| Power | |
| Battery | 18650+Built-in rechargeable battery, removable |
| Runtime Battery life (runtime) How many hours the device runs on a charge, by the maker's test. Real runtime is shorter in the cold and with Wi-Fi, recording or the rangefinder on. | 6.5 h |
| Features | |
| Rangefinder Laser rangefinder A built-in laser that measures how far away the animal is. The rated range is for big, reflective targets; expect much less on a coyote. | 1,312 yd |
| Storage Onboard recording (storage) Built-in memory that records photos and video of what you see. Useful for reviewing shots and sharing hunts; listed in gigabytes. | 64 GB |
| Wi-Fi / app Wi-Fi and app A wireless link to a phone app for live viewing, downloading videos, changing settings and updating the device's software. | Yes |
| Riflescope | |
| Eye relief Eye relief How far your eye sits behind the eyepiece and still sees the full picture. On a rifle scope, more distance keeps the scope off your face under recoil. | 50 mm |
| Recoil rating Recoil rating How much rifle recoil the maker says the scope can take and still work and hold zero. Makers state it in different units, so compare carefully. | 1000g / 6000J |
| Mount Mount How the scope attaches to the rifle: standard rings or a rail clamp, fixed or quick-detach. A good mount does more to hold zero than anything else. | 30mm Rings Picatinny Mount |
| Ballistic calculator Ballistic calculator Software in the scope that moves the aiming point for distance, using your bullet's data and the range to the animal. | Yes |
| Zero profiles Zero profiles Saved sight settings for different rifles or loads. Switch profiles instead of re-zeroing when you move the scope or change ammunition. | 5 |
| Build | |
| Weight Weight How heavy the device is. Check whether the maker weighed it with or without the battery, because brands do it differently. | 48 oz |
| Water rating IP rating (water rating) A two-part code for how well the device keeps out dust and water. IP67 means dust-tight and survives a short dunk; an X means not tested. | IP67 |
| Operating temp Operating temperature The temperature range the maker says the device will work in. Batteries lose much of their runtime well before the low end of that range. | -4°F to 122°F |
| Buying | |
| Warranty Warranty How long the maker promises to repair or replace a faulty unit. Check whether it needs registration and whether it passes to a second owner. | 5 years |
| US price US price The price we found for the unit in the US, with where it came from and when. Prices change often, so treat it as a snapshot. | $7,099 |
| MSRP MSRP The maker's suggested retail price in the US: the list price, before any sale. Useful for seeing how good a deal really is. | $7,099RIX regular price on rixoptics.com, October 11, 2026 |
Source: RIX Leap L12R 1280 product page (spec table), RIX warranty page, RIX LEAP L12R user manual (PDF, spec table).
Added October 11, 2026 · Specs last checked October 12, 2026
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