Hello Deker,
I recently bought myself the Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 and I could not be happier with it.
This is my first thermal optic so that anything I can with a huge grain of salt, there are probably a bunch of other more experienced members here that tried different high and low end thermals.
The marker value for this thermal is £2400 - £2600 new. I managed to snag mine for £1600 used but in pristine condition. So if you take your time to look around for one you might be able to get one in your price range.
Before my Pulsar I bought a Flir Breach. A head mountable thermal th