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This is a review of the Pulsar Thermion 2 XG50 LRF Thermal Riflescope<\/strong>. It uses the same dimensions and layout as the other Thermion 2 LRF devices, and comes with a 640\u00d7480 @ 12 \u00b5m thermal sensor with an NETD of <40 mK. The objective lens is F50 \/ 1.0. The magnification ranges from 3x to 24x, so it\u2019s more focused for needs and markets where longer ranges are more usual \u2013 for instance in the USA and United Kingdom (think coyotes and foxes).<\/p>\n

Pulsar Thermal Riflescopes & Clip-Ons @ TFB:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below: The Tikka TAC A1 6.5 Creedmoor in a Spuhr SICS chassis<\/a><\/strong> looked and worked great together with the Thermion 2 XG50 LRF.<\/p>\n

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Review Pulsar Thermion 2 XG50 LRF<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The r<\/span>egular price is in the region of <\/span>$6,200, and it\u2019s Made in Europe, with a Lynred sensor. While this is a lot of money, it\u2019s difficult to find anything better in that price range.
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The detection range is quoted at 2300 meters.<\/p>\n

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The XG50 runs a 12 \u00b5m pixel pitch sensor. These sensors are suitable for shooting at longer distances in normal thermal contrast conditions.<\/p>\n

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The base magnification of Thermion 2 LRF XG50 riflescopes can be increased by eight times up to 24x. The zoom changes either gradually in 2x steps or continuously offering the ideal ratio of magnification and visible field of view for specific situations.<\/p>\n

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To get technical: NETD is the smallest difference in temperature a detector can pick up. It corresponds to a signal-to-noise ratio (S\/N) of 1: when the temperature difference is equal to the noise, the detector has reached its limit. It\u2019s like a \u201cthermal contrast\u201d. The lower the NETD is, the more sensitive the detector. This Pulsar runs at NETD of <40 mK.<\/p>\n

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Review Pulsar Thermion 2 XG50 LRF<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Very few things, if any, stand out as disappointing.<\/p>\n

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The only real issue I have is that the scroll wheel (on the left side\/turret) sometimes goes one click further than I wanted, as I click the confirm button.<\/p>\n

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The Thermion 2 models have an internal battery as well as an interchangeable, rechargeable one. Changing the external batteries is very easy, even in darkness. You can use an external power supply via USB as well.<\/p>\n

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Digital optics are here to stay. You can customize colors and reticles, and much more.<\/p>\n

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