The Hikmicro Stellar SQ50L 3.0 (with Image Pro 4.0 firmware) is a long-range thermal rifle scope housed in a traditional 30 mm tube body. Built around a 640 × 512 VOx thermal detector with a 12 μm pixel pitch and sub-15 mK NETD sensitivity, the unit pairs a 50 mm F1.0 optical objective with an integrated in-lens laser rangefinder (LRF). Capable of detecting heat sources up to 2,600 metres away, it features an internal ballistic calculator that projects real-time adjusted aiming points directly onto a 2560 × 2560 round OLED display. The platform operates on a dual-battery architecture, combining internal rechargeable cells with a replaceable external battery to deliver up to 9 hours of continuous runtime via 5V DC USB-C charging.

Key Features

• In-Lens Laser Rangefinder: Integrates a 1,000-metre laser rangefinder directly inside the objective lens housing, providing distance measurements accurate to ±1 metre without top-mounted external modules.
• Onboard Ballistics Engine: Processes live range data alongside programmable ammunition profiles to generate instantaneous holdover points on the reticle.
• Sub-15 mK Thermal Sensitivity: Detects minimal temperature differentials across a 50 Hz refresh rate for clear target definition in low-contrast environmental conditions.
• HIKMICRO Shutterless Image System (HSIS): Utilises continuous internal calibration algorithms to prevent screen freeze during critical shooting moments.
• Recoil-Rated Standard Mounting: Built on a standard 30 mm main tube that mounts using traditional rifle rings, with shock resistance rated to 1,000 g / 0.4 ms for heavy calibres up to .375 H&H and 12-gauge.

Specifications

• Thermal Sensor: 640 × 512 uncooled VOx focal plane array
• Pixel Pitch: 12 μm
• Thermal Sensitivity: < 15 mK (@25 °C, F# = 1.0)
• Frame Rate: 50 Hz
• Focal Length: 50 mm, F1.0 aperture
• Base Magnification: 3.6× optical (digital zoom up to 26.6×)
• Field of View: 8.8° × 7.0° (15.4 m × 12.3 m @ 100 m)
• Detection Range: Up to 2,600 m
• LRF Maximum Range: 1,000 m (±1 m accuracy, 10 m minimum)
• Display: 1.03-inch OLED, 2560 × 2560 resolution
• Eye Relief: 45 mm
• Chassis Diameter: Standard 30 mm tube
• Power Supply: Dual internal lithium cells plus one replaceable external battery (up to 9 hours runtime, 5V DC USB-C)
• Environmental Rating: IP67 waterproof; operating range -30 °C to +55 °C

Who is the Hikmicro Stellar SQ50L 3.0 with LRF for?

• Long-range open-paddock fox and feral pest hunters — benefits from the 50 mm F1.0 objective lens paired with a 640 × 512 resolution sensor that delivers 3.6× base optical magnification and target detection out to 2,600 metres across open acreage.
• Feral pig and dog shooters in varied terrain — utilizes the integrated 1,000-metre laser rangefinder and onboard ballistic engine inside a traditional 30 mm tube thermal scope to calculate precise firing holds across changing elevations.

Less suitable for: Close-range shooting under 30 to 50 metres, where the narrow 15.4 m @ 100 m field of view limits tracking speed; a 35 mm thermal scope with a wider field of view is better suited. It is also less optimal for weight-sensitive mobile stalking, where an ultralight thermal clip-on or dedicated handheld monocular prevents rifle-carry fatigue.