Lamp_Shy 21 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I'm thinking of buying a handheld thermal spotter, and drawn towards the Pulsar XM30S, selling at £1499 in Scott Country. Anyone used these units, or have any comments or advice on this or any other thermal units. It's mainly for spotting deer and foxes. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villaman 9,983 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Lamp_Shy said: I'm thinking of buying a handheld thermal spotter, and drawn towards the Pulsar XM30S, selling at £1499 in Scott Country. Anyone used these units, or have any comments or advice on this or any other thermal units. It's mainly for spotting deer and foxes. Thanks Looking at this myself , a few places are doing them for £1400 . I keep getting conflicting reports on them , some say yes it’s all you need and others say don’t bother get the dearer one which is about £2300 , so I don’t know but confused now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lamp_Shy 21 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) Cheapest I've seen is £1499, and like you, conflicting reports. I dont want to buy then regret... What model is the dearer one? 20 minutes ago, villaman said: Looking at this myself , a few places are doing them for £1400 . I keep getting conflicting reports on them , some say yes it’s all you need and others say don’t bother get the dearer one which is about £2300 , so I don’t know but confused now Edited July 3, 2020 by Lamp_Shy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villaman 9,983 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lamp_Shy said: Cheapest I've seen is £1499, and like you, conflicting reports. I dont want to buy then regret... What model is the dearer one? Xp50 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lamp_Shy 21 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, villaman said: Xp50 Isnt the XP a rifle scope? That's what I've already got the Trail. Found this to be a good summary of Pulsar models which can be confusing; https://www.uttings.co.uk/c1128-thermal-imagers/brand=pulsar/ Edited July 3, 2020 by Lamp_Shy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villaman 9,983 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 These are worth a look exegete e3 max https://www.opticalsolutions.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=71&product_id=400 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pav 481 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Don't buy a Helion xp50 I have one and won't see anything more with it than when I had my Helion xq38 and 1500 quid more the Helion xq38 is about the best for the money on any spotter iv had most of them 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lamp_Shy 21 Posted July 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, pav said: Don't buy a Helion xp50 I have one and won't see anything more with it than when I had my Helion xq38 and 1500 quid more the Helion xq38 is about the best for the money on any spotter iv had most of them Isnt the XQ38 quite a long unit? I'm thinking more of a pocket sized unit for spotting. I'm finding this to be a minefield! Lots of conflicting views & advice, I wish there was an objective review for all these units. Edited July 4, 2020 by Lamp_Shy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lamp_Shy 21 Posted July 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Does Ian B still frequent this place? I was looking for a number to ask him about any deals he may have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ukhunter 111 Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Lamp_Shy said: Does Ian B still frequent this place? I was looking for a number to ask him about any deals he may have. https://www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk/thermal/thermal-monoculars/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lamp_Shy 21 Posted July 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Supplementary question, what happened to Axion xm38 models? Looks like they're discontinued. Also, good comparison video here; https://www.ultimatenightvision.com/Pulsar-Axion-XM38-p/pl77422.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lamp_Shy 21 Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) Heres my summary and opinion of the Pulsar range, which may help others; Axion xm22 entry level and around £850 Axion xm30 around £1150, basic model with no extras Axion xm30S around £1500, same as key but with better HD screen & all the bells & whistles Axion xm38 Discontinued Helion and Accolade have the same specification, however the Helion range are monoculars & the Accolade models are binoculars. In my opinion, Helion models are just too long for a spotter. Edited July 5, 2020 by Lamp_Shy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baldcoot 2,352 Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 I bought a xq23v 5 years ago they made it "obsolete" after 3 years ,im afraid all technologie is out of date the day you buy it .I just got my sticky paws on the Thermion xq50 scope and its a totally different level far superior but im guessing it,s replacement is already in development . I would suggest go on You tube there,s lots of actual user,s posted videos of all the different thermal,s so you can decide what suits you best atb 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilbur foxhound 480 Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 If you’re not interested in recording whatever you are spotting then get the axion key that is what I have and get on with it really well,no matter which one you go for they all take a bit of getting used to,wf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,650 Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 I think Scott country have a “ try before you buy “option . If you are unsure, then I would want to see and use if first . I’ve got an ATN I’ve had it a couple of seasons now and never regretted it . Bit heavy though in comparison to the pulsar models . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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