What about turnaround time, i.e. the time a professional user might have to do without the unit whilst it is away (presumably) to have a replacement battery fitted?
I too committed and paid my deposit back in October and have similarly grown infuriated with Pulsar’s lack of honesty in providing reliable delivery information - it’s not the fault of the uk suppliers (Scott County in my case) but I do think Thomas Jacks could/should have used their influence as the sole UK distributor to get better updates. Having sold my old Pulsar after returning from a week on Arran I’ve been without a spotter ever since - however, I do also have an XM38 Thermion so in frustration I took that off my Sako 75 and have been using it as a spotter since November. Not ideal, but the performance of the 12micron sensor has convinced me it was still better to wait out for the XM30S’ arrival. I tried briefly a XM22 Key but compared to the Thermion the performance was crap - much poorer apparent detection range and a terrible viewer. As the sensor is the same, it has convinced me that the effort in upgrading the XM30S display is probably a wise investment so has tempered my frustration driving me down the XQ38F route (the extra cost doesn’t help either) - I too also want a compact unit that doesn’t get in the way whilst using binos and sticks and whilst the Breach seemed an ideal alternative, it was too much extra for me. I too have heard that it is literally only weeks away so will sit on my hands as the roe doe season comes to an end but if it’s not there for the start of roe bucks, that may be a game changer. The right of arc worry in my mind is that no sooner that the XM30S does get released, Pulsar will introduce a new 12micron version of the HelionI ordered one of the new Axion XM30S units (and paid a £500 deposit) at the start of November, 4 months ago.
No fault of the retailer or of the importer (Thomas Jacks), but I'm still waiting...
Every month I'm told that deliveries are expected 'this month'. I've been told that a delivery is expected 'in March', but the retailer has been told that they are likely to receive only a fraction of the number that they ordered, and therefore there's a very strong possibility that I still won't get my Axion this month, even if deliveries do finally start.
I've considered getting a Helion instead (and was offered a very good deal on an XQ38F by the retailer who is selling me the Axion), but I wanted a unit that would fit in my jacket pocket.
I contacted Pulsar last month and was basically told that it wasn't their problem. If I treated my customers like that then I'd be out of business in a matter of weeks
I'm now reluctant to give Pulsar my business, but there doesn't seem to be any other comparable options (in terms of price, size and capabilities) out there.
Any suggestions?
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Word is McLoud of Tain is by far the best price give them a buzz before paying hundreds more.
Get your money back and try Toby at Macleod’s of Tain or Calum at precision rifle services. Fantastic service from both!!I ordered one of the new Axion XM30S units (and paid a £500 deposit) at the start of November, 4 months ago.
No fault of the retailer or of the importer (Thomas Jacks), but I'm still waiting...
Every month I'm told that deliveries are expected 'this month'. I've been told that a delivery is expected 'in March', but the retailer has been told that they are likely to receive only a fraction of the number that they ordered, and therefore there's a very strong possibility that I still won't get my Axion this month, even if deliveries do finally start.
I've considered getting a Helion instead (and was offered a very good deal on an XQ38F by the retailer who is selling me the Axion), but I wanted a unit that would fit in my jacket pocket.
I contacted Pulsar last month and was basically told that it wasn't their problem. If I treated my customers like that then I'd be out of business in a matter of weeks
I'm now reluctant to give Pulsar my business, but there doesn't seem to be any other comparable options (in terms of price, size and capabilities) out there.
Any suggestions?
