Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50 Thermal Rifle Scope Review & User Impressions

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This is my user impressions and review on the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50 Thermal Rifle Scope. I've had this device from Pulsar in real hunting usage conditions, multiple times a week for a few months so far. It's an amazing thermal scope and well worth considering if you're in the market.
This isn't a "how to" video with boring unboxing and basic menu function explanations. This is my handle on the new XG50 as a shooter and user with a huge amount of thermal footage with animal species and distances for you to view.
Big thanks Pulsar in Europe and Extravision in Australia for sending me the new Thermion 2 LRF XG50 to play with. Without support from companies who are proactive in the hunting industry like this, these video's are mostly not possible with the speed tech is evolving.
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@derekedgley5074 Жыл бұрын

To be candid, there’s nobody doing a better in the field review of these products on You Tube, hence I’ve followed your guidance throughout and purchased accordingly with absolute confidence and satisfaction.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

That's great to know Derek, thank you

@marctrossbach6560 Жыл бұрын

Agreed...hands down the best advice and opinion I could ask for

@jayjudd6518 Жыл бұрын

Great technique in your explanation. With the actual video in the presentation was priceless. Everything you do is top notch.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@jayjudd6518 Жыл бұрын

I did sign up so you got through to me.

@PaulHamM3 9 ай бұрын

I got to hand it to you mate, you do some brilliant no nonsense reviews of some bloody good gear, your review of the Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35 LRF sold it to me. Keep these reviews coming in the same manner because theres nothing better than hearing a Australian swear.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@Motohumter 8 ай бұрын

Shooting it straight! Your marksmanship as well, but bloody refreshing to see a no BS review. Well done. There should be more of it.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 8 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍

@andrewmckinley6571 4 ай бұрын

I just started looking into this type of optics. Thank you for sharing your experience

@MrRebar15 Жыл бұрын

*EDGE of the OUTBACK* Very nice, thank-you sir for taking the time to show us. GOD Bless.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@robyorkshire1466 Жыл бұрын

A very good honest review Nathan, I recently purchased a Thermion 2 XQ 50 pro and I’m very pleased with it. I agree the quick start up time is a plus as I do the same as you and just turn on the unit when I need to take a shot.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Glad you are happy with the XQ50, great model 👌

@russw5301 Жыл бұрын

An excellent and highly professional nonbiased review. Well done and very helpful. Thanks.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@richom23 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review, answered all the question i had about the Thermion 2 scopes, I'm off to purchase one. Great channel.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@menahs8 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, great review and insight into the product. Now seriously considering the XG50 for my night hunting.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it helped 👍🏻

@RJMHuntingAustralia Жыл бұрын

Very informative and concise mate. Well done. 👌

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod 👌

@Hipporider Жыл бұрын

The Duo has grabbed my attention as well 🇦🇺

@davidhandyman7571 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your straight up reviews. Thanks, Nathan, I mean Hollywood.

@paulreid2223 Жыл бұрын

Great seeing your review, and comparisons Nathan!!! My time to acquire some thermal gear is drawing closer, so thanks for the heads-up ..🙂

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Hope it helps 👌

@trevordennis8342 Жыл бұрын

Ok you sold me - let see if Extravion has any Again a great review - so much to learn

@tooslow4you641 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome video. Solidified my choice. You hear that Thermion. Keep helping this guy out.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@christianborghi7544 Жыл бұрын

Great review Nathan , I’d love to see a review on the entry level pulsar as unless your a pro shoot many hunters can’t afford the top end models

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

That's fair, if I can get time I can try. But a lot of my work is work, so using the best gear is optimal the majority of the time.

@danbasham9207 Жыл бұрын

American here about to blow up your Comments....not really, you know more about these than I ever will. The last night vision scope I used was the AN PVS 5. In the military 30 years ago. I am looking to get a thermal scope. Your reviews are helpful.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dan

@scottevans9155 Жыл бұрын

Love how you tell it how it is Kee up the great work

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, gotta hold true.

@mikefogle5874 Жыл бұрын

Right on. Love that scope. I have friends that have it and love it.

@petershoobridge6476 Жыл бұрын

A great review, certainly worth a look👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@markstrain9429 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Thanks.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@debramage739 Жыл бұрын

Here is you, and I can't even colour within the lines😊 Nice shots Nathan, cheers from Victoria. The less ferals the better.😊

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@michaelweatherhead9470 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video great review. Take care of yourself and family and be Blessed ❤️❤️👍.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@TheCaptainbeefylog Жыл бұрын

While I'm familiar with some modern military systems, the systems coming out now in the civilian market are pretty bloody good. Compared to what we were using back-in-the-day, when I was shooting a bit, these things are pure science-fiction. I remember in the 80s one of my mates got his hands on a set of ex-Soviet NVGs. They were a monocle system and ate batteries alive. 25 minutes tops out of the batteries before you had to put new ones in. They weighed a ton and you couldn't wear them for long or you got a sore neck. 2 hours battery life? What a dream!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

That's only the little removable battery at 2hrs 😂. The internal battery will run for 7hrs.

@TheCaptainbeefylog Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK stop showing off!! lol

@barryjohn6297 11 ай бұрын

I agree with others, you do a very good job explaining the features pros and pitfalls, Good on ya for that

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 11 ай бұрын

Cheers

@MrBHuntingDownUnder Жыл бұрын

Great review thanks fella, totally agree, loving mine as well, I do miss the 50 but happy with the move to the XG, i do miss the great sound though! 🍻

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@matthewyoung2181 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the review!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 8 ай бұрын

No worries!

@brettstewart8765 Жыл бұрын

Great review mate thanks cheers Yogi 👍🤘🇦🇺

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Whatsinthebox89 Жыл бұрын

Great review mate

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@kerrygleeson4409 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Nathan always very interesting 🦘

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@intothenight1993 Жыл бұрын

Very informative Nathan. 👌 Need to save up. But still think I'd go with the XP50 for our hotter climate.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

The XP50 will be better in really high humidity for sure.

@trevordennis-bq9kh Жыл бұрын

Another excellent review

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@rhysmacca1671 Жыл бұрын

Great review, would love to be in the position to be able to afford to buy one, take my shooting to the next level

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👌

@simon6ppc246 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Nath and i to like the Pulsar products and i 100% agree with you about the audio at the moment as the quality and play back of it is shocking for the price of the scope so hope fully they sort it out hence why i go for the Alpex at the moment over my C50 even though the C50 still is a cracking scope.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

You put anything to good use mate. 100% respect that position. Here's a tip for digital NV, try the PARD DS35. I have two now. Nighttime the Alpex will edge it just. But daytime and ballistics the PARD eats it.

@reddo84 Жыл бұрын

very cool. One day I'll get one for primary pro Cheers Jim

@alleycat8483 Жыл бұрын

Well presented Nathan, not sure what avenue mate but i think you would do well in media , maybe a camping outdoors type show ...

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

But I want to be on home and away and take alf hunting 😂

@donfinch862 Жыл бұрын

Great review Nathan. Just one criticism, KZfaq are trying to protect the "softies" even tho they can choose what they watch, instead of fully supporting all creators. Anyway there's a comment which apparently helps a channel. Catch ya next time

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I've actually done a KZfaq survey today and said exactly that 💪

@thehammer223 8 ай бұрын

Very nice video. Helps a lot with anybody interested in this scope. I wish you would've showed it at 500+, but still a great video.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, fortunately there's no real practical application in a hunting sense to use a thermal scope at that range. It's passive, just go closer 😁 That's the beauty in it all.

@thehammer223 8 ай бұрын

For a hunting situation, you are correct. I was just wondering in the case of serious problems where defense was needed, how far would it hold up before you couldn't identify your target? An example, an animal is messing with your livestock, you might not have time to get closer, and need to end the threat immediately.

@snm79 Жыл бұрын

100% agree with the sound quality. My Trail 2 had excellent sound, my XP50 LRF PRO is average at best, gunshots sound weird and it doesn't pick up my voice very well.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@nicholaswirth1011 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review but DANG! i love that gun! How good are Porter machine works mounts.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

The best 👌

@nicholaswirth1011 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate what stock is that?

@warrenjones3408 Жыл бұрын

Great definition 👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

@ANDIKAHUNTER Жыл бұрын

Sangat bagus sekali master,gambar yang jernih👍👍

@beneast5216 Жыл бұрын

nice one mate

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@neildonaldson9490 8 ай бұрын

Nice to listen to information wise don’t understand it all cheers Neil

@fauzykphichannel9018 Жыл бұрын

Maantaapppp 👍👍👍

@valleycrew3 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, really enjoy your videos. I have just purchase a thermion 2 LRF xp50 pro from the boys at Hunt the Night. What scope mounts by you run on your xp50. What red light headlamp would you recommend?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I run a Porter Machine Works Unimount 👌 And headlight wise the Nitecore UT27 is a decent red light.

@misterlewgee8874 Жыл бұрын

Interesting you use the motion sensor tool... As xm50 shooter...looks like this unit might come close per long range image. Ballistic info for long shots and lrf to quickly see how far a retreating fox is sounds very very good. Look forward to the ballistics review. Interesting about sound not being so good on later models. Thanks. {I take 4x aps3 batteries with me...to be sure...xm50...but leave scope on..sometimes the seconds really do count

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

That they do depending on the situation 👌

@nobbyclark5093 Жыл бұрын

Solid vid mate . Do you have to press a button for the laser range finder or does it just update automatically where the rectile lies every few seconds ?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

No, you need to activate it. But can set to scan mode. An the LRF has it's own aiming box, not the scope reticle you fire with.

@camaitken8180 Жыл бұрын

Great review mate, got to ask why the need for a anti cant level when the scope has one internally?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

It's not a very fine level of anti cant in them digitally, I like the bubble level as I can get the scope bang on aligned when I'm sighting in too. Helps with the slimmer reticles that don't fill the screen.

@chadgilmore5046 Жыл бұрын

Just what I need for my drone

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Or just buy a thermal drone 😎

@paulbarrow1078 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nathan your review sounds really good but it leaves me wondering which scope to buy best wishes.Paul

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Sorry Paul I can't decide that one for you. All are probably the right answers if you have none 😎

@paulwest4424 7 ай бұрын

I’m really looking at buying a pulsar. Can’t decide between the thermion or their krypton clip on. I hunt in the winter months where I am always in frigid cold temps. Between 15 to -20 degrees. My biggest concern is battery life and clarity of course. I know your in Australia but have you heard of anyone running these in extreme conditions? Great review as always!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 7 ай бұрын

Sorry you'd need to talk to a European for those extreme cold temperatures

@sniperkota428 Жыл бұрын

Well 🤔🤔 amazing ❤️ teleskop

@ahb3443 4 күн бұрын

Great video! I'm going to buy one. Can you explain how you can use across multiple rifles using a return to zero function. If this is the case, I can get rid of all my non-thermal scopes and which will pretty much pay for the new thermal.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 күн бұрын

You just need a high quality mount that'll return to zero across multiple rifles. Then you run multiple profiles for each calibre in the scope.

@ahb3443 3 күн бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK gotcha. So that is a function (multiple profiles) in the XG50? I run NEAR pic rails and rings, so I have the quality mounts part sorted.

@ahb3443 3 күн бұрын

Also, in your opinion for shooting foxes, hares etc on a 22-250, would you say the XG50 or XP50 is better suited. I'm leaning towards the XG50 due to the higher base magnification. Interested in your thoughts.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 күн бұрын

@ahb3443 yes, up to 10 profiles with the ballistics app

@mrropey Жыл бұрын

Good stuff Nathan thanks for the info. People are talking about the cost of living if there was no feral control the price of food would be a lot more expensive. WAKE-UP KZfaq

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@johnmurray8267 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nathan What are your thoughts on the Thermion DUO DXP 50 or DXP55 for day and night and multi caliber mounting. ?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I'm sure they are a solid unit. But for me the LRF is more appealing in a thermal.

@johnmurray8267 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK thanks Nathan

@goingdark1187 Жыл бұрын

You had me at globally confused 🤣

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

We all are 😎

@Liam-ql7tr Жыл бұрын

Hot Keys: Pulsar should allow individual person to pick their favorite/s items for that feature. Then anyone can have what ever depending on situation

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

While that would be great, the system isn't a smartphone and does have limitations.

@Liam-ql7tr Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK lol nope not a smart phone.. But they can do it.

@stihl888 Жыл бұрын

Nice review, check out the Innomount QD mounts, bees knees!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, unfortunately they are a brand which is hard to get in Australia

@stihl888 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Yes that's for sure. I got one for my Pard SA thermal from Optics Trade EU they were pretty good on price and shipping is reasonably fast and overall a creamium product! They have the whole range too including the mount that turns a single day scope into a multi platform/multi rifle system that RTZ's every time without adjustment of windage/elevation on the scope and is compatible with the thermal mounts also...

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. But FYI the Porter Machine Works Unimount is 100% RTZ too and Aussie made 💪

@stihl888 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Yeah i like the Porters but all of my day scopes are 1" tube and as far as i can tell they don't make 1'" tube mounts. Or do they???

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure TBH

@tylercresey2418 Жыл бұрын

Man wish I could afford thermal atm

@eklein3904 Жыл бұрын

Ready to buy a thermal but not interested in all the gizmos....I want no wifi, Bluetooth, gps, SD cards etc...just a workhorse with less to go wrong. Only for taking out ferals, not KZfaq friendly. Suggestions? Thanks ..love your work.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

You don't have to use any of the gizmos 👌

@hautehussey Жыл бұрын

What device would you recommend for a wildlife photographer who might be looking for smaller birds at times?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure as I've never looked for birds TBH. My advice would be to try some different devices, see what field of view and sensitivity works best.

@hautehussey Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK do you ever see mice/voles and other small animals?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Yes all the time. But they are on the ground, so very different thermal viewing. The atmosphere makes a big change to the image on a thermal. Especially if viewing upwards.

@Sam-sv4vk Жыл бұрын

How’s it compare to the XQ 50 would it be worth the upgrade?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I don't have a new XQ50 to compare, but it is a 640 vs 384 image so the gap would be apparent.

@jwristen24 5 ай бұрын

What is the better scope for day hunting Elk?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 5 ай бұрын

Pandoras box that one, a quality glass scope normally, not thermal.

@PeakyBlinder 6 ай бұрын

Is the THERMION DUO DXP50 better

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 6 ай бұрын

I haven't used one sorry. But thermal sensor wise it's on par with the XP50's

@PeakyBlinder 6 ай бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK thank you

@warrenjones3408 3 күн бұрын

How would this unit go for foxes out to 400m ?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 күн бұрын

I would question why you need a thermal to shoot at 400m. It's passive, just go a bit closer. I think you'd get there with this, but probably scare plenty, hit some. 400m is a LOOOONG way at night with this gear.

@warrenjones3408 3 күн бұрын

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Most shots at 200-300 Most of the blocks I shoot here, you can't get close as they're wise to spot lights. Got 2 of 3 seen tonight. I'm happy with that. Thx for your reply

@abefehr6155 Жыл бұрын

What is you're favorite one and how much is it

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you watched the review (here's a hint, I gave both answers in the video)

@762ray Жыл бұрын

So XP50 or XG50 ,If you could have one

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I only have one, and it's a XG50 which suits me better.

@pzuliomaccavellion9711 Жыл бұрын

video still going hybrid shooter = half man, half bear, half pig

@doomfathertm8771 Жыл бұрын

All good stuff, just SOOOOO F*&^iNG expensive!!!! I'm going to have to wait a few years before this tech comes down in price :(

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed!

@tonydoggett7627 Жыл бұрын

If you’re into motocross, then motocross bike is twice the price! If it’s your main hobby or you’re a farmer. It’s worth it.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Or in my case now, I tool for professional work 👍🏻

@lurchandy Жыл бұрын

Any one notice the image of a face on the shoulder of pig at the 2m45s mark? Just the grass but it's there. Lol

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I'll have to watch that again 😂

@ericconner9971 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always. ITAR sucks

@NHGJordanAbbott Жыл бұрын

How many people hit you up to “take a stranger out onto a customers property with firearms?”

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Many more than actually should 😂

@HolgerLovesMusic Жыл бұрын

If the prices of these things wouldn't be so outrageous. I would buy one. The problem I am facing is also... why does everything need to have wifi and all that stuff? For content creators, sure. But I just want to hunt and not start a podcast.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I don't need the WiFi for content at all. But it's mandatory for casting the image info a remote screen when scanning.

@Larimuss Жыл бұрын

Now I just wish they could make them at the price they should be about 20% of what they are 😂

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Don't we all 👀

@darrenwilliamsweeney865 Жыл бұрын

What about running power 🔋 bank duct tape to ya pod

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

You can run external power NP if you like to keep things fully topped up 👌

@darrenwilliamsweeney865 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK yeah rodga

@neilr5120 Жыл бұрын

Rumble please

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I'm on Rumble and honestly it does SFA, maybe 10 views on a video if I'm lucky 😞

@neilr5120 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK oh not so good I’m new to rumble but I’m over you tube. Never mind I like your shows good stuff

@brettellis1837 Жыл бұрын

SPOT ON, AS FOR HUNTING IF NOT DONE.What about foot and mouth.Only would take one rabbit to find a area ie hard country and we would be fucked. HERE IS THE KICKER. MURGON AREA VERY HARD COUNTRY HUNDREDS OF SCRUB CATTLE. PS. BE A BASTARD IF YA COULD NOT GET A STEAK..

@duaneronan8199 Жыл бұрын

The Aussie accent "G"s & "J"s is impossible for an American to tell the difference.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I know, sorry ya'll speak funny 😁

@wizeoldfart26 Жыл бұрын

Very long winded. I came here to see ferals drop not technical BS.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

What a salty old prick you are, you know there's such thing as "not watching it" 🤦‍♂️

@20ppc Жыл бұрын

The clue was in the title 🤦‍♂️

@brettstewart8765 Жыл бұрын

Have a sook FFS

@paulreid2223 Жыл бұрын

Then you shoulda not watched .... screwed -up old fart !!!

@bobbythompson3544 Жыл бұрын

Wise old fart, this was a great video, are you used to American videos from tubes who think we are all stupid? If you don’t understand the jargon, admit it to yourself and leave, watch something else less complicated!