The ThermTec Vidar 660 2.0 Thermal Compact Scope is a dual-field-of-view thermal optic engineered for medium- to long-range night pest eradication and open-country hunting. Built around a 640 × 512, 12 µm VOx sensor with a sub-20 mK thermal sensitivity, it pairs an optical zoom mechanism with a 1024 × 768 AMOLED display to deliver clear target identification at extreme distances. The dual-lens optical system enables an immediate mechanical switch between a wide 20 mm field of view for rapid detection and an optically magnified 60 mm focal length for precise shot placement, eliminating digital pixelation. Powered by two replaceable 18650 lithium-ion batteries delivering up to 16 hours of continuous runtime, the Vidar 660 2.0 withstands heavy calibres with a 6,000-Joule shock rating inside an IP67-sealed, 825 g housing.

Key Features

• Dual Field of View Optical System: Instantly switch between a 20 mm F1.0 lens (1.1× optical base magnification, 21.7° × 17.4° FOV) for broad scanning and a 60 mm F1.0 lens (3.2× optical base magnification, 7.3° × 5.9° FOV) for long-range target identification.
• High-Sensitivity Thermal Sensor: 640 × 512 uncooled VOx microbolometer with 12 µm pixel pitch and NETD ≤ 20 mK at a 50 Hz refresh rate ensures crisp thermal resolution across changing weather conditions.
• Extended Operating Range: Delivers detection distances of up to 1,000 metres on the 20 mm setting and up to 3,000 metres using the 60 mm setting.
• Extended Power Supply: Powered by 2 × replaceable 18650 batteries providing up to 16 hours of operation, supported by a 5V USB magnetic interface compatible with standard Australian 240V USB adapters and power banks.
• Recoil & Weather Resistance: Rated to withstand up to 6,000 Joules of recoil (including .300 Win Mag, .338 Lapua, and .375 H&H) with IP67 dust and water resistance across an operating range of -20 °C to +50 °C.
• Integrated Media & Zeroing: Features Recoil-Activated Video (RAV), audio recording, 64 GB internal storage, 3-second rapid startup, and 5 zeroing profile slots.

Specifications

• Sensor Resolution: 640 × 512 uncooled VOx microbolometer
• Pixel Pitch: 12 µm
• Thermal Sensitivity: NETD ≤ 20 mK
• Frame Rate: 50 Hz
• Focal Lengths: 20 mm / 60 mm F1.0
• Base Optical Magnification: 1.1× (20 mm) / 3.2× (60 mm)
• Digital Zoom: 1.0×–4.0× smooth zoom
• Display: 0.39-inch AMOLED, 1024 × 768 resolution
• Detection Range: 1,000 m (20 mm) / 3,000 m (60 mm)
• Battery Type: 2 × replaceable 18650 Li-ion cells (up to 16 hours runtime)
• Recoil Rating: Up to 6,000 Joules
• Ingress Protection: IP67
• Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C
• Dimensions: 233.2 mm (L) × 100.4 mm (W) × 74.9 mm (H)
• Weight: 825 g
• Mounting: Standard Picatinny rail (mount included)

Who is the Thermtec Vidar 660 2.0 Thermal Compact Scope for?

• Long-Range Pest Eradication: Needs to detect feral pigs, wild dogs, and foxes across open paddocks out to 3,000 m using the 60 mm F1.0 lens and 3.2× base optical zoom, while maintaining zero under heavy calibres due to the 6,000-Joule recoil rating of this thermal rifle scope.
• Open-Country Night Hunters: Requires broad scanning over a 21.7° × 17.4° field of view at 1.1× magnification via the 20 mm lens, paired with an NETD ≤ 20 mK, 640 × 512 sensor to resolve thermal detail without pixelation over continuous 16-hour hunts.

Less suitable for: Close-quarter bush stalking under 50 m where lighter carry weight is required (a dedicated wide-angle thermal monocular serves better); extreme long-range shooting requiring exact yardage measurement (a thermal scope with an integrated 1200 m laser rangefinder fits better); or ultralight mountain hunting setups requiring sub-500 g gear (a single-focal-length compact thermal optic is a lighter alternative).