Nocpix ACE vs BOLT vs RICO 2: The Range Explained
Nocpix has built a reputation for putting premium features, like rangefinders, ballistic tools and high-resolution sensors, into scopes at sharp prices. But the range splits into three scope families, ACE, BOLT and RICO 2, and they're aimed at very different hunters. Here's how to tell them apart and pick the right one.
The short answer
BOLT is the entry range. It's a genuine thermal with a built-in rangefinder and ballistic tools, and the easiest way into Nocpix. ACE is the flagship all-rounder. It runs from a compact 384 model up to a 1280-sensor unit, and it's the one most serious hunters end up with. RICO 2 is the premium long-range series for hunters chasing reach and the best image at distance. Match the family to your budget and how far you hunt.
The three families
BOLT: the entry point
BOLT is where most first Nocpix purchases start. It's beginner-friendly but it doesn't skimp. The models carry a built-in rangefinder and ballistic tools, so you get ranging and holdover help from day one. The range runs from the compact P25R up to the 640-sensor H50R, with the L35R in between. A capable, affordable way into the brand.
ACE: the flagship all-rounder
ACE is Nocpix's core hunting series and the most versatile. It covers a wide spread of sensors and lenses, from the 384-sensor L35, through the 640-class H50 and H50R, up to the 1280-sensor S60R. So there's an ACE for close, mid and long-range work. If you want one scope that does most jobs well, this is the family to look at first.
RICO 2: premium long range
RICO 2 is the top tier, built for reach and image quality at distance. The line includes the RH50R, RL42R, H75R and the 1280-sensor S75R, with the longer-lens and higher-resolution models suited to open country and deliberate long-range identification. It's the choice when distance is the priority.
Reading the Nocpix codes
A few letters keep coming up across these families. In this range an H model carries a 640-class sensor, an L model a 384-class sensor, and an S model a 1280-class sensor. An R on the end means a built-in rangefinder. Remember the usual rule: a bigger sensor mainly widens the field of view at a given lens. It doesn't automatically reach further (more in our 384 vs 640 guide).
Which Nocpix should you buy?
| You want | Look at |
|---|---|
| An affordable first thermal with ranging built in | BOLT (P25R, L35R, H50R) |
| One versatile scope for most hunting | ACE (L35, H50R, S60R) |
| Maximum reach and image at distance | RICO 2 (H75R, RL42R, S75R) |
FAQ
What's the difference between Nocpix BOLT, ACE and RICO 2?
BOLT is the entry range with built-in rangefinding. ACE is the flagship all-rounder covering 384 to 1280 sensors. RICO 2 is the premium long-range series. Budget and distance decide which one suits you.
What do H, L and S mean in Nocpix model names?
In this range, H is a 640-class sensor, L is 384-class and S is 1280-class. An R on the end adds a rangefinder. The number is the lens in millimetres.
Does the RICO 2 see further than the ACE?
The longer-lens, higher-resolution RICO 2 models are built for distance, but reach comes from the lens and sensor combination, not the badge. An ACE with a long lens reaches a long way too. Match the lens to your range.
Is a BOLT good enough for serious hunting?
For a beginner or a budget setup, yes. It includes ranging and ballistic tools. Hunters who are out a lot, or shooting at distance, usually prefer the ACE's wider choice or the RICO 2's reach.
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