Coyotes are creatures of the night, avoiding human encounters by skulking around between dusk and dawn — especially true near urban centers, where high human population densities are the norm. And in many regions of the South and the Southwest, temperatures can be blistering hot during the day and prowling during the relatively cool hours of the night — when prey species are more active — is more of a necessity than an option. Bobcats, foxes and raccoons, by their very natures, prefer working the night shift — their large nocturnal eyes able to gather enough available light to navigate the landscape and seek out prey in the dark. 

But what all these critters have in common is that they become emboldened at night, gaining confidence under a cloak of darkness — those reluctant to come to the call during the day exhibiting their brave alter ego at night. That’s why savvy predator hunters set their alarms for the wee hours of the morning, to take advantage of this behavioral trait. And, thankfully, they can engage these nighttime prowlers on an even playing field by using the latest and greatest thermal and IR optics.

InfiRay Outdoor, a premier manufacturer of premium thermal night vision devices has the perfect solution in its new line of thermal riflescopes, the BOLT-C series. The BOLT-C series expands on the successes of the originally released BOLT with the addition of its industry leading 12 μm 640x512 Micro II sensor, 2560x2560 Micro-OLED HD display and Shutterless Calibration. 

And here’s the good news for predator hunters who prefer working the night shift with their favorite bolt gun. The Bolt-C series is optimized for use with bolt-action rifles and other rifle platforms that require flexible mounting options and increased eye relief. Its traditional style housing allows users to mount the optic to their bolt-action rifle using standard 30mm rings, maintaining the traditional look and flexibility of this popular mounting interface. 

“The original BOLT has been extremely popular among hunters who prefer to use traditional bolt-action rifles,” said Angelo Brewer, Director of Operations, iRayUSA. “Building on the original BOLT, the BOLT-C series offers a higher resolution sensor, a 5X increase in display resolution and an improved runtime of more than 10 hours of continued use.”

Boasting a proven combination of a manual focus lens, dual battery design and tactile control turret, now working in tandem with a pixel-dense display and 640x512 sensor, the BOLT-C series will provide an improved viewing experience and bring an unmatched level of precision for predator hunters. It is offered in two versions, the TH50C with a 50mm objective lens and the TH35C with a 35mm objective lens. Both models allow users to choose between seven reticle types and four reticle colors, and feature 32GB of internal storage and seamless WiFi streaming. The BOLT-C also includes 30mm Picatinny mounting rings, which means it’s ready to hunt right out of the box. 

The BOLT-C 640 50mm has a suggested retail price of $5,499 and will be available through authorized iRayUSA dealers this month. The BOLT-C 640 35mm has a suggested retail price of $4,999 and will be available in August. As with all InfiRay Outdoor products that are distributed by iRayUSA, the BOLT-C series comes with a five-year warranty, with a one-week turnaround process. One of the primary objectives at iRayUSA is to greatly improve the customer service level for the end user. The company accomplishes this through offering its industry-first one-week repair guarantee, and by working only with highly qualified Authorized Dealers. During the published warranty period, iRayUSA will repair or replace, at its discretion, any optic that becomes defective from normal use. If it cannot repair an optic in less than one week, iRayUSA will offer a replacement in like or better condition. 

By working those prime hours after sunset and before dawn, hunters capitalize on the nighttime activities of nocturnal predators, catching them in the height of their protein-gathering excursions. And by expanding their efforts into the dark of night, hunters stand a good chance of putting more fur in the truck. And now, thanks to InfiRay Outdoor’s BOLT-C series of thermal optics they can do just that while packing their favorite bolt-action rifles. 

A full list of BOLT-C series specifications and an authorized dealer locator can be found on the iRayUSA website: Visit www.irayusa.com