Thermal Imaging spotting monocular advice please

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Can anyone give some advice on which thermal imaging monocular to get, there seems to be a lot of options out there and as I have no firsthand experience of these I would be grateful if anyone who has could point me in the right direction. I have read a lot of reviews mostly from retailers and some of the Pulsar models fit the brief (i.e. Pulsar Helion XQ38F) but I see differing opinions. It would be great if someone who was independent and has actually tried different units in the field could give some impartial advice.

It will have to fit the following criteria,

Cost up to £2500

Be relatively simple to operate

Have capability to record images and video

Have screen options for several colour pallets

Able to connect to and watch live with an i phone (switch on and off with the phone also if possible)

Have a good battery life and easily rechargeable

Detection range of at least 1200 mt
 
Pretty much every thermal spotter will detect well beyond any distance you're likely to shoot.

You don't say what you're trying to spot, fox, deer ?

The main consideration, is the play off between the base optical mag', and field of view. The same as all scopes, the higher the mag', the narrower the FOV.

So, think of it the same way. Open ground, longer distance, higher mag', short distance, and, or woodland, low mag'.
 
I don't think you'll get anyone that disagrees reference the XQ38F....The XP is better resolution wise and worth having upto 150yrds after that the extra res becomes less obvious.....but the step in price from XQ38 - XP50 is substantial and probably out ways the benefit unless you've got money to burn. I can't comment on the new Axiom models as I haven't seen one but they are undoubtedly less cumbersome....they replace the old Quantum lite XV23 & 30 but unless they are a substantial step up in performance from the older model then spend your money on the Xq38F, I doubt you'll be disappointed.
 
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Hares are a pain as one just next to the other as distance present a large heat image....

very happy with my xq38, I added a kapa cup eyepiece as a couple of wise foxes clocked the rear screen glare and melted back into cover, the strapping arrangement need a fiddle to get the front lens hanging down.
Also with a kapa eye piece you don't have to keep moving the eye piece around just look through it at any orientation..

Tim
 
Tim.243 said:
Hares are a pain as one just next to the other as distance present a large heat image....

very happy with my xq38, I added a kapa cup eyepiece as a couple of wise foxes clocked the rear screen glare and melted back into cover, the strapping arrangement need a fiddle to get the front lens hanging down.
Also with a kapa eye piece you don't have to keep moving the eye piece around just look through it at any orientation..

Tim
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As a matter of interest how did you alter the strapping arrangement ? Kapa eye piece, I must google that.
 
I have the Axion XM38 and can't fault it, easy to use and small enough to fit in my pocket and light around the neck. It detects way beyond what I can shoot even with my thermal scope but Identification is really hard at times especially if what your looking at is lying still which is understandable.
If the target is moving you can ID it easily at a couple of hundred yards esp when you get used to it but beyond that it gets a bit harder. My shooting partner has the Helion and TBH there is not a great deal of difference in the image between the 2 other than size.
There are some good deals to be had if you shop around and make enquiries.
 
The Pulsar Helion XQ38F meets all of your requirements. I have one and had more or less the same wish list as you and from experience I can say it fits the bill.

Contact Toby from R. Macleod they will probably have the best price, see his post above.

I wouldn't hesitate just go for the XQ38F you won't regret it.
 
I have demoed the Xeyes dozens of times in the last two months and not had anyone not like them. If anyone wants to come for a demo and is genuinely not impressed I will buy them dinner before they head home. There isn't much in Spilsby, but there is a really good Indian :)
 
Had the axion and the xeye e3max. The xeye was alot better also a friend got rid of the xq38f for the e3max
 
Axion XM30 is a good unit. Would prefer a lower magnification / wider field of view for woodland, but for the price its a good unit.
Edited - it won't give you the detection range you're looking for though
 
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