Thermal scopes.

[RedCloud]

Who has them and what are you running?

I have one in mind but I'm curious to see what you guys might have. I'm looking at the ATN Thor 5 LRF 640 2-16×

 

[Knelly]

Between myself, son and Dad we run Pulsar and RIX. I have heard bad things about ATN customer service but I do not have one. For around the same price you can get into a Rix L3 or L6 which has digital and optical zoom and add the LRF. We have a L6 with the added LRF and haven't had any issues. The Rix can be ballistic calculated also.
Pulsar XG50 LRF
Pulsar XP 50
Pulsar Duo (thermal and day scope)
Rix L3 & L6 with LRF

Optics planet is running a sale now and you can get a Pulsar XQ50 LRF for $3500

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[RedCloud]

Between myself, son and Dad we run Pulsar and RIX. I have heard bad things about ATN customer service but I do not have one. For around the same price you can get into a Rix L3 or L6 which has digital and optical zoom and add the LRF. We have a L6 with the added LRF and haven't had any issues. The Rix can be ballistic calculated also.
Pulsar XG50 LRF
Pulsar XP 50
Pulsar Duo (thermal and day scope)
Rix L3 & L6 with LRF

Optics planet is running a sale now and you can get a Pulsar XQ50 LRF for $3500

Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro 3-12x Thermal Rifle Scope PL76555, Color: Black, $350.02 Off w/ Free Shipping

Shop Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro 3-12x Thermal Rifle Scope | $350.02 Off 4.7 Star Rating on 3 Reviews for Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro 3-12x Thermal Rifle Scope +...

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I thought about the Rix L6 but I'm not happy with Rix at the moment lol. They were running an affiliate sign-up a couple months ago. Filled out all required information and NOTHING.
I've looked into the Pulsar Thermion and it seemed a good choice as well. I think the XQ50 is above the price point I want to spend.
I've also heard about the customer service issues with ATN and have heard good things about Pulsar. I haven't heard much about Rix other then my issue with a different department of there company. I'm looking for something that will last a long while because I won't be in the market to get another for a long time lol.

I'm currently running a Sightmark Wraith HD that I got used. The only problem I have had with it is where the external power pack plugs in. It's worn out and sometimes wiggles loose and the scope shuts down. Definitely not good when a follow-up shot is needed lol. Thank you for the feedback. I'll check out some of those Pulsar units and see what I can find.

 

[Knelly]

I thought about the Rix L6 but I'm not happy with Rix at the moment lol. They were running an affiliate sign-up a couple months ago. Filled out all required information and NOTHING.
I've looked into the Pulsar Thermion and it seemed a good choice as well. I think the XQ50 is above the price point I want to spend.
I've also heard about the customer service issues with ATN and have heard good things about Pulsar. I haven't heard much about Rix other then my issue with a different department of there company. I'm looking for something that will last a long while because I won't be in the market to get another for a long time lol.

I'm currently running a Sightmark Wraith HD that I got used. The only problem I have had with it is where the external power pack plugs in. It's worn out and sometimes wiggles loose and the scope shuts down. Definitely not good when a follow-up shot is needed lol. Thank you for the feedback. I'll check out some of those Pulsar units and see what I can find.

Understandable about the RIX. I've had the XG 50 for around 5 years now, other than a few firmware updates, which are easily done on the app, I have not had any issues. Good luck with the search, thermal is so much better IMO than IR. The Iray Bolt 35 is a solid unit also. I used one on a hog hunt in Oklahoma last fall and was impressed with it being a lessor cost scope.
Also, there are a few online stores that have slightly used thermals at a discounted cost that still come with warranty.
Santa Claus Optics
Midwest Thermal

 

[RedCloud]

@Knelly With the sensor being a 384 on that Thermion how clear is it out to 200-300 yards?

 

[Knelly]

@Knelly With the sensor being a 384 on that Thermion how clear is it out to 200-300 yards?

My XG 50 is a 640x480 with a 3x base mag. It's plenty clear for out to 300 yds. I have not looked through the XQ 50 (384) but the Iray Bolt 35 that is 384 I used in OK looked to be fine. I wouldn't go too far past 300 yds though.
Here’s a screen shot from the Bolt 35-384. Yardage is around 125-130

 

[RedCloud]

My XG 50 is a 640x480 with a 3x base mag. It's plenty clear for out to 300 yds. I have not looked through the XQ 50 (384) but the Iray Bolt 35 that is 384 I used in OK looked to be fine. I wouldn't go too far past 300 yds though.
Here’s a screen shot from the Bolt 35-384. Yardage is around 125-130
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Most shots would be the 100-250 yard range. I just wanted to make sure it would be clear enough to make sure it's a yote and not a farm dog.