First Fox Hunt with the Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Thermal Rifle Scope

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3 жыл бұрын

Great night out shooting foxes with the new Thermion 2 XP50 thermal scope made by Pulsar. I haven't been out on these local lucerne flats for a little while, as usual the foxes were about on the prowl. Few other foxes sighted in the surrounding paddocks I don't have access to be on. So another trip will be on the cards soon now I've cleared some existing fox territory.
I've seen some animal footage of this new Thermion 2 XP50 but not anything in the hunting space I don't believe. This might be some of the first kill footage on KZfaq so far.
I will be doing a proper review in time on the Thermion 2 XP50. Just be patient please as I'd like to play with it more to evaluate across varied conditions and animals. The new 25mK sensor and 50mm F1.0 lens do seem to do a stellar task. Conditions last night were around 10°C with high humidity. A thick fog rolled in on my way out the front gate. Certainly an amicable test for the new sensor.

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@michaelcauser474 2 жыл бұрын

I have run out of your videos to watch. I have tried a few other people (Aus, US and some other non English speaking country) and I have yet to be able to watch a full video of theirs. Congratulations on your video quality, and your own ethics make yours the only hinting channel I have subscribed to. Keep up the good work.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic to hear Michael. There's some really good South African air rifle channels too with great content.

@cato7669 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, that clarity is insane, I can imagine it would look even better directly through the scope😳👌🐇🦊💥💥

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's pretty good. 2x base mag is interesting. Can't decide if I like that or not. There's situations that I'd love 6x base mag all the time with that type of image (not possible without a 100+ mm lens and tech we don't even have available) . And others where 2x is great.

@benedwards4156 3 жыл бұрын

That thud never gets old

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Best sound ever eh 👌

@richardbanks573 2 жыл бұрын

Coming from the USA I understand and agree with what you are doing, and those who don't they can kiss the big one!!!!!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard - I agree 👍

@uptonogoodism 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work 👍

@404nitro 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always. great stuff here brother.

@calibreman 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent shooting mate as usual, well done. Geoff.

@jamiebogert7810 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Nathan and the new scope looks awesome mate

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jamie

@dmoy3133 3 жыл бұрын

definitely jealous....I'm deadset addicted to your channel mate..great shooting

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Really appreciate the support 👌

@slipnslide9308 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you having some luck and nice scope.

@michaelougarezos8963 2 жыл бұрын

great shots

@LiquidAntler 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video mate! Image was amazing!

@lovejcdc 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video bro, I really enjoyed the awesome shooting and the clarity was off the chain good.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 👌

@rodgeorge7244 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing Foxes go down mate the more the better keep up the good work .

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@YZF750SP 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I could have waited for a thermion 2 but needed it there and then and when you check the specs there is only one small change between the two. My mate who has a 3 year old trail XP50 wants to upgrade now since he used my one. Technology will just keep getting better and better. Another awesome video as usual keep up the good work. I have posted a couple of clips of mine in action in red monocrome of rabbits across the ditch but not up to the same standard of videos you make.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. It'll be interesting as I'm getting the chance to compare it to about 8 thermals later this week. Including a Trail 2 and Rico RH50. Good times indeed.

@Dave_1969 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff mate always enjoy your videos

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@SouthOZHobbyHunter 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work there brother.

@brettstewart6036 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff mate love the BR and the new thermal looks great on it cheers Yogi 🤙🤙

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@brettstewart6036 3 жыл бұрын

EDGE of the OUTBACK bro I like everything you get up too 🤙🤙

@BoltActionProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Good start mate and I am sure you will make good use of that combination. One thing I did notice through the video is that the audio recorded in the thermal seemed pretty good and better than previous thermals you have used. Maybe it was just me paying more attention. Look forward to your long term review in time.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it is. I haven't actually checked that. I'll have too as it's important to us. On both Thermion's I drop the audio to 50% now. Find it too harsh at full volume (getting fussy).

@jackmatthews816 3 жыл бұрын

nice work mate, another great video out thermal hunting

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👌

@FkRoP 3 жыл бұрын

Just love the small game vermin hunting. Foxes are just great fun and helps out the natives a bit.

@paddingtonbear5172 3 жыл бұрын

Superb clarity , coupled with superior equipment . Great work mate , it just gets better and better . Not so much for the vermin though . Cheers .

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@bruiser6479 3 жыл бұрын

If I didn’t own a boat and a motorbike, I could probably justify the cost of a thermal scope. Great shooting Nathan. That Thermion looks a good bit of kit.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Hit the nail on the head there mate. I've no boat 😜. Technically I'll count the quad though.

@Blumack21 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Andy

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate your support Andy

@firstknight6057 3 жыл бұрын

Man them rounds do some damage rifle like a lazer brilliant vid 👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. The 6BR is fantastic

@paulshields2492 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid mate keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@gametrailfilms2067 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, love the intro

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@waynespiteri122 3 жыл бұрын

That’s very clear, nice shooting.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne

@bhermon265 3 жыл бұрын

Nice shooting great video 👍

@jakeinthebush 3 жыл бұрын

Damn nice setup!

@stevenlord782 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to some more serious mouse destruction with that new baby mate. 👍

@timokuivalainen7046 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing the chunks fly off them😂💪

@Jesse-B 3 жыл бұрын

Mate I wish they had this tech around when I was young enough to wander around paddocks. Pretty good microphone picking up the hit.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Runs well doesn't it. Impressive kit for sure 👌

@DJSAS 2 жыл бұрын

Spot On!

@MrBHuntingDownUnder 3 жыл бұрын

That thermion 2 is looking good fella, was hoping to see you stuck in a fence with it!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

😂 I wasn't crossing that hot wire 😂

@Splits-man 3 жыл бұрын

That scope is awesome! Wish I could afford one. Oh well maybe one day.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly not cheap. Call this my boat.......

@tonygillahan 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff mate 👌

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@terrywalters9400 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. :)

@gavinpeters6402 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder if momo enjoyed this one. Great vid, great seeing pests being eradicated

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

This is what triggered him 😂

@Theolddeerhunters 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I like the way you explain everything as you go. When you do your review, and since you have both the XQ50 and XP50, could you tell me if the image of the new XP50 at 4X is as good or better as the XQ50 at 3.5X. I like the image of the XP50 but since it is only 2X I now shoot an XQ50? I would like to upgrade if the image is good enough at 4X. Any possibility you could do a short video to compare the two side by side at the same magnification? Thanks.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I'll certainly try to get some info out. Little niggly as the conditions at the time dictate how good some thermals look. And it's difficult to have two scopes with me in the paddock.

@kell7195 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, keen to see how it looks compared to the Iray 50mm 640 12 micron sensor, with the Thermion 17 micron 25 millikelvin one, apparently the Irays a ripper in black hot

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

They are both pretty frigging cool scopes.

@jamesgreen6079 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@GermanHunter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate! I can't tell by the picture, but are you still using the Innorel RT80C tripod? If so, is it the 32mm or 36mm upper leg diameter version? Thanks in advance, greetings from Lima/Peru.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it is the 32mm version and absolutely yes I'm still using the tripod. It has been excellent.

@GermanHunter 2 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK thanks for the quick reply! And in this second I’ll hit the buy button on Amazon 🤣

@davidbenham3517 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@steviebee1989 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work as every greenie should. I noticed in the last vid I watched you knocked over a mouse, applaudable, so my only small quibble is to ask whether you can distinguish between a feral mouse and an antichinus through your scope? Anitchinus have double lobed ears, pretty sure the scope can’t pick that up however.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Location and the shear volume of mice is a solid indication in most paddocks. That and this one was 7 meters from my swag in the hay shed with the camp lights on 😉

@mattmatty4670 3 жыл бұрын

Mate every thought of doing field to fork on those hares/rabbits . Check out Scott Rea project, he a tommyrunt but into game cooking n hunting. Cheers

@SikaSeeker 3 жыл бұрын

Another cool vid. Image quality looks great. Im interested to hear more about the t3 6 BR. Im keen to build a 6 Dasher and would like to know what mags youve used to feed the little BR case ok

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Watersrifleman mags. He makes them for this family of cartridge. I'll get a build video done eventually. Got so much happening ATM I haven't yet gotten to it.

@SikaSeeker 3 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK great thanks for that, and they feed ok from them then? Those mags are made in Aussie aren't they? Im across the ditch in NZ

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Aussie made. Medium tikka mags are alright but play up when actually firing. Feed fine testing. Firing and cycling they play up about 80% of the time. The Watersrifleman are 100% reliable.

@243TSR 3 жыл бұрын

Hi again, how have you found the image boost function on your XP? I've just got the Thermion2 XQ50 and was initially greatly impressed with the daylight performance in full sunshine! ( With NO image boost). I later tried image boost and noticed a "shimmer" effect on the image but at the time didn't tie the two together. Went out foxing last night, albeit damp but nothing serious enough to bother my old helion -the image on the Thermion2 whilst bright was distorted, particularly when zooming in( something that didn't occur before image boost). Got back home deflated with it's Performance and reset to factory defaults which immediately improved the image. Just realised this morning that image boost was now off! Turned it back on and the Shimmer/distortion returned....So, after this long essay I wondered if you'd noticed the same or whether mine has a problem? Cheers Mike

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Image boost is not something that I ever turn off TBH. On either my XQ50 or T2 XP50

@scottbekker859 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, nice vid. I notice the wrapping on the barrel. Don’t mind me asking what you use. I’ve got the issue of light reflecting into my scope. Cheers mate.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. The barrel is a carbon fibre wrap. IBI Carbon Hunter 22".

@scottbekker859 3 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK thanks. 👍

@thebruffy1077 3 жыл бұрын

Up to standard as usual! What's the whistle you're using there?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Ghost Runner by Paul @Foxcalls.com

@jeremypresgrave1488 3 жыл бұрын

Can you give the the details on your custom rifle. I'm just trying to get info on building a custom gun

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be doing a reviee video in time. Just need the chance to sit down and do it.

@Anon.Emouse 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering what your zero and trajectory is like on the 6BR. Is it flat enough shooting that you can hold dead on for most shots out to what range?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I run a 200m zero. Trajectory wise the 6BR is similar to the 223Rem with 55's. It's +/- 1.5" to 230 meters (hold dead on a rabbit or fox). 8" drop at 300m but it's rare to shoot over 200m at night I find.

@Anon.Emouse 3 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Cool. I don't know why but i was imagining the 6BR with the light(er) projectiles would be somewhat closer to the 22-250 or .204 for trajectory. I just got my Tikka re-barreled into 6mm Dasher but i'm running 105's at 2,950fps

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

It's not that fast. I'm running 80's at 3233fps. That dasher will be mint 👍

@carlinkay1151 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@simondeeley9413 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid what caller are you using

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon I run a Icotech GC500

@georgesmith8113 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👊👊

@anthonykhalil70 3 жыл бұрын

The bits flying of the target. Spray drift???

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Meat 😏 (heat)

@Gunsmith-oj9gk 3 жыл бұрын

2:38 what you reckon flying fox bits or quail?? Another great video mate 👌

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I think there are quite a few quail out there. First fox in the Lucerne a quail flew off. Hard to tell with the 2nd one.

@jerryoliver5591 Жыл бұрын

*Does the job*

@shanegibb997 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nathan , I'm thinking about buying a Pard nv007 , just wondering what your thoughts are , it's a big step for me as $800 means an awful lot ... I don't even have a scope worth that much .. my main use is fox shooting , want something to be easier than the light on the roof.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane. The NV007 works well for what it is. They have more clarity with an external IR but that depends on how far you wish to shoot. NV can flare out a little with all the long grass around ATM. It's a great tool for shooting so long as you go into it aware of the capabilities.

@shanegibb997 3 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK thank Nathan , as I said , this is all new to me , I'm only shooting out to 200 most of the time . . Might get one i reckon ... thanks for getting back to me.

@gregwilkinson5693 3 жыл бұрын

What targets do you use to sight in your thermal?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Foil dots on corflute sheeting at an angle (About 15° from vertical)

@needwindinmysails6349 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh so is it time for another mouse hunt with the new thermion

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Was a few about the hay sheds last night that's for sure

@freedomisgolf5816 2 жыл бұрын

What light do you use or do you just use your scope only new to this

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, no lights with Thermal to shoot. I run a little nitecore NU17 to see where I'm walking in red mode.

@freedomisgolf5816 2 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK thanks again going to get something similar tomorrow brilliant review

@gantengmubazir7954 3 жыл бұрын

👍😉

@achillies40 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't been shooting for many years. I so want to go out and do some vermin control. The laws here in WA make it difficult to get a rifle. Oh well.

@hclarke116 3 жыл бұрын

Are you still recommending Pulsar Thermion having used this one too?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

They are both Thermion's mate. One is the top model so is improved somewhat. The XQ50 is still a great option at the price point.

@petermorutto5204 3 жыл бұрын

What are you using when spotting with the thermal?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I run an InfiRay E6+V2.0 scanner 👌

@andreasbakkers2210 3 жыл бұрын

Man. I like to have your job. I'm in a office picking my nose.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

So am I...... This is my recreational activity 👌

@craigtrautman8447 3 жыл бұрын

The skins are looking a bit thicker

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

They are. That big fog fox at the end was looking great, Nice thick tail.

@williamspratt4339 3 жыл бұрын

Standard hit like then watch the video

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers William. Really appreciate the support

@jan4croatia 3 жыл бұрын

which one is better trail 2 xp50 or thermion xp50?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thermion 2 XP50

@adanafilm 2 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK i thought trail 2 was better. Can you please explain shortly why thermion 2 is better. I thought trial is same like thermion 2 + range finder

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

The trail 2 has a 40mk sensor, 42mm F1.2 lens and lower resolution eyepiece screen. Both are good thermals, but the Thermion 2 XP50 is the newer tech producing a slightly sharper image.

@caintfindme4735 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like every shot u make the target splatters.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thermal certainly hides nothing in that regard.

@paulreid2223 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, the only thing "wrong" with this is it's not me squeezing the trigger ...🥺🥺 Otherwise, continue on encouraging me to get out and do the same ....

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Get onto em mate, it's all great fun and very rewarding. I'm sure you'll get out soon enough 🤞

@kpk7766 3 жыл бұрын

Can we order this gadgets in India n how much it cost..

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I've not no idea mate. Sorry.

@johnjohnston3203 3 жыл бұрын

What no cats????

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I don't quite understand your question?

@joedavola8289 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t mind this stuff but prefer the wild dog shooting. I’m from the bush in WA and sick to death of foxes n rabbits. Plenty of dogs way out west though. Salmon Gums, Scaddan, Cascades etc. big bastards too.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Be happy to give you more of that content if I could find the buggers. Thin lately but happy farmers. I put a good dent on them in some area's last year. 22 on the deck. Only at 2 this year and its May already.

@joedavola8289 3 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK my brother had Big Burtonhounds (dunno if that’s spelled right) out on a large property near Salmon gums. They used to go off hunting by themselves at night and come home blood all over them. Fighting the wild dogs n hunting Roos all night. Wild eerie place out there. Big packs of dogs taking out 50-100 a sheep at night. Uncle used to be a dogger for the Govt back in the day too. Some stories he’s got make the hair on the back of ya neck stand up n boogie! Great content cob. Always enjoyable. Fair bit goes into putting 4-5 min clip online so well done. Should get Foxtel or Netflix to sign you up for a series.

@craigperry7376 3 жыл бұрын

Do u earn $ for fox pelts or bounty perhaps 🤔

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

No nothing. Just voluntary pest control unfortunately in NSW.

@craigperry7376 3 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK G’day mate, I thought that was the actual case, but may b others on your Channel aren’t aware, so reason for question. I’m a expat Kiwi hunter living in Briz. I can’t figure why so many Pest animals seem to be very low on any Govts, eradication radar. While they admit foxes & wild cats are destroying lots of Our native animals & birds, No cash is paid out for scalps or tails. Just magine how big the problem would b if hunters like yourself, didn’t go out & knock off these bloody pests. Keep at them mate, & keep making vids, as I love seeing u bringing up your tallies. Cheers 🍻

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Some states do. Just not NSW 😢