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RIX Optics Leap L6R

640×480 · 12 µm · 50 mm · 4 h · $3,999

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Coyote at 100 yd

25 px tall at the shoulder

Coyote at 200 yd

13 px tall at the shoulder

Coyote at 300 yd

8 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.

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~210 yd

Farther than 64% of the 252 current thermal scopes we track (tied for #30).

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.

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46 ft

Wider than 34% of the 261 current thermal scopes we track (tied for #113).

Mounts that fit

How it mounts (RIX Optics): Round tube for scope rings, 30 mm. In the box: "Picatinny QD Mount (QDM-L01)" (package contents). "Manual spec table: "Compatible mounts: 30mm rings". Product page: "It ships standard with a QDM-L01 quick-detach Picatinny mount (1.5″ height), so it goes on and off the rail quickly without losing zero."" Source

Maker says it fits

MountWho says soTube center above the rail (calculated)
RIX Optics QDM-L01 Quick Detach Picatinny Mount, 1.5 inDevice mount, QD · $129LEAP L6R package contents: "Picatinny QD Mount (QDM-L01)"1.5 in (38.1 mm)The mount maker’s own figure for its units on this mount
RIX Optics QDM-L02 Quick Detach Picatinny Mount, 1.59 inDevice mount, QD · $129"Compatible with: LEAP L3, LEAP L6, LEAP L3R, LEAP L6R, LEAP L12R, TOURER T20, TOURER T50 4K"1.6 in (40.5 mm)The mount maker’s own figure for its units on this mount
RIX Optics QDM-LP01 Quick Detach Picatinny Mount, 1.55 inDevice mount, QD · $149"Compatible with: LPR L6R, LEAP L3, LEAP L6, LEAP L3R, LEAP L6R, TOURER T50 4K"RIX Optics does not publish the height of the unit’s optical axis above its mounting base

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.

MountWhy it matchesTube center above the rail (calculated)
AGM AGM-2116 ADM QR Mount with 30mm RingsDevice mount, QD · $29530 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeAGM gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from
ATN Dual Cantilever 30 mm QD Mount for ThOR 6Scope mount, QD · $19930 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeATN does not publish a height for this mount
ATN Quick Detach Scope MountScope mount, QD · $9930 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeATN does not publish a height for this mount
Bobro Engineering Pulsar Thermion QD MountScope mount, QD · $32530 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeBobro Engineering gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from
Burris AR-P.E.P.R. QD Scope Mount 30mmScope mount, QD · $12030 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube1.6 in (40.6 mm)
Burris AR-Signature QD P.E.P.R. Mount 30mmScope mount, QD30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube1.5 in (38.1 mm)
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Monstrum Deadlock Pro Hypergrip QD Mount, 30 mm, 2 in OffsetScope mount, QD30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeMonstrum gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from
Monstrum Hypergrip Quick Release Cantilever Scope Mount 30mmScope mount, QD30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeMonstrum does not publish a height for this mount
Nocpix Quick Release Picatinny Mount (30 mm)Scope mount, QD30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeNocpix does not publish a height for this mount
OneLeaf OLM3022 Tactical 30 mm Fixed Cantilever MountScope mount30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeOneLeaf does not publish a height for this mount
OneLeaf OLSM30150 30 mm Cantilever Mount, 2 in OffsetScope mount30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube1.4 in (36 mm)
Sightmark Tactical 30mm Fixed Cantilever MountScope mount30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeSightmark gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from
Sightmark Tactical 30mm/1in Fixed Cantilever Mount w/ 20MOAScope mount30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeSightmark gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from
Sightmark Tactical 30mm/1in LQD Cantilever MountScope mount, QD30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeSightmark gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from
Vortex Precision Extended Cantilever 30mm Mount (20 MOA)Scope mount30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeNot calculated; Vortex's height reference: from the base
Vortex Sport Cantilever 30mm MountScope mount30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeVortex gives a centerline height without saying where it is measured from
Warne QD XSKEL 30mm Cantilever Mount (Black)Scope mount, QD30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube1.4 in (36.3 mm)
Warne Maxima 30mm QD Medium Rings (Matte)Rings, QD30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube1 in (24.5 mm)
Warne Mountain Tech 30mm Medium Rings (Matte)Rings30 mm rings; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tube1 in (25.1 mm)
Kill Light 90 Degree Offset Rapid MountLight mountClamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeNot an optic mount
Kill Light Ring to Rail Mount, 30mmLight mountClamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeNot an optic mount
NightSnipe Picatinny Rail Quick Release Adjustable Mount KitLight mount, QDClamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeNot an optic mount
Sniper Hog Lights Predator Pro MountLight mount, QDClamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeNot an optic mount
Sniper Hog Lights Scope Mount with RailLight mountClamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeNot an optic mount
Sniper Hog Lights Universal Scope MountLight mountClamps a 30 mm scope tube; RIX Optics states a 30 mm tubeNot an optic mount
DNT Optics RS43 0.43 in Cantilever Mount RiserRiser or adapterPicatinny top; the Leap L6R's mount clamps a Picatinny railRiser: 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.

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640 × 480
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.

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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.

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<20 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.

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50 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.

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50 mm f/0.9
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.

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2.8×
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.

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33.6×
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.

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8.8° × 4.9°Optical zoom 2.8-8.4x with 1-4x digital. Vertical field as RIX publishes it; it is narrower than the sensor alone implies (display crop).
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.

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2,843 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.

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AMOLED 1920 × 1080
Power
Battery18650, 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.

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4 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.

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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.

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32 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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43.2 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.

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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.

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-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.

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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.

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$3,999
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.

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$4,699RIX regular price on rixoptics.com, October 11, 2026

Source: RIX Leap L6R product page (spec table), RIX warranty page, RIX LEAP L6R/L3R user manual (PDF, spec table).

Added October 11, 2026 · Specs last checked October 12, 2026

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