Pulsar Merger LRF XP50 Thermal Binocular Review & User Impressions

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Жыл бұрын

This is my user impressions and review on the Pulsar Merger LRF XP50 Thermal Binocular. 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 scanner 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 Merger as a shooter and user.
For those interested I have purchased this device since filming my review. I've put my money where my mouth is I think that highly of the Mergers 👌
Big thanks Pulsar in Europe and Extravision in Australia for sending me the new Merger 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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@Shenanigans_Raceway Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honest and direct review on the Pulsar Merger LRF XP50 Thermal Binocular. Originally I was going for a scope however have changed thoughts recently and you have talked me into buying the Pulsar Merger LRF XP50 Thermal Binocular.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@russw5301 Жыл бұрын

An excellent review, as always "Professional" Well done mate.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ

@jayjudd6518 Жыл бұрын

Ho Lee Chit your a great hunter that knows his business. Glad you take time to explain your equipment. Alway follow your hunting it’s uplifting to the guys like me.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay

@MKChase-uj9vx Жыл бұрын

Loss of night vision is unavoidable and its the reason I won't go 'bi'nocular. Credit to you for being the first reviewer I've seen have the balls to openly speak about the matter. People need to know what they're buying and deserve to hear the goid AND the bad points. A lot of reviewers are wary about criticising the manufacturers. A review should be an unbiased appraisal. Good man... keep it up fella. All the best from the UK 🇬🇧

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@petershoobridge6476 Жыл бұрын

A great rundown, certainly information to remember, good job 👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter

Жыл бұрын

I've seen many reviews...I also do them for a distributor. But this one is far the best I've ever seen. Congrats!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate such positive feedback, thank you 🍺

@andrewsteele7663 Жыл бұрын

Great timing, I am trying to convince myself that I could use a thermal bino set, Cheers

@pzuliomaccavellion9711 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@kevsmu Жыл бұрын

Nice review mate as always ! Cracking unit

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

That they are Kevin 💪

@trevordennis8342 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as usual - well done

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor

@404nitro Жыл бұрын

I love your videos brother. I look forwards to each one. This is about my favorite channel for this type of stuff. Well done and you have a great relaxed demeanor that just makes them even more fun to watch. Awesome stuff! Strange in that I see guys posted to you four days ago, yet I just got the notification a few minutes ago. YT sucks.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I did only make this video public today. But unsubscriptions are a huge issue for myself and many other people making videos and trying to grow 😩

@404nitro Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK They are indeed, but I haven't had that issue with your channel yet. I have on several other channels of various types I sub to though. They are either farming or hunting/shooting channels. Coincidence? I doubt it.............

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Not coincidence at all I fear 😱

@404nitro Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Nope, just more greenie weenie "the world is coming to an end and it's your fault" fear mongering crap.

@IrenaHosttoaGhost000 Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed, great video review 👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@marcallan1204 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I agree the LRF function is great when used on someone else's device! For now I'll carry on with my old hat xm30s 😆👌 but it does fit in my phone pocket on me coat 👍👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Those little Axions are great being so compact 👌

@michaelmartin2057 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see that you can afford these Bino's at around $7 Thousand dollars. I enjoy your vids and your professionalism, always taking the most humane kill shot.

@ChasingGiants23 Жыл бұрын

Unreal review. Im just starting to get into this so seeing almost the top of the line is unfortunately out of my budget lol. But wow Great review dude. These slay my mates monocular which is actually pretty decent. but these look next level

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

@antonkneubuhler4730 Жыл бұрын

Great review

@derekedgley5074 Жыл бұрын

I doubt if anybody provides a fairer and unbiased appraisal of these devices. Thanks to your previous Helion assessment, I too bought one and I concur with all your comments. I’m being recommended by the company to go Merger, but I like to hold and scan with one hand and one handed operation from your comments doesn’t seem to handy using the Merger. The LRF is a real boon though, so I’m surprised that an LRF version wasn’t brought out for the Helion. Great review, look forward to more of the same and hunting.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek. The Mergers are definitely an amazing device to use. Even though two hands are generally required they are bloody comfortable to use and the button ergos are excellent.

@craigperry7376 Жыл бұрын

How u going Nathan. I’m still here watching & enjoying & wishing I was a bit younger & still hunting. All this fancy gear doesn’t make you a better hunter than me, but geez wish they were about during my hunting days back in kiwi land 1/2 my Life away. More hunting vids pls. Cheers 🍻🦉

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

There's always more content on Patreon mate. But you'll have to be patient on the public platforms to see them roll out 👌

@thomasevans8826 Жыл бұрын

2:39 old mate swings in for a quick g'day 😆

@ahns1170 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are getting better and better, countinue the good work! Thanks to you I’m the happy owner of a xp 50 LRF ( you told me to wait for the LRF well before everyone was aware they were releasing it) thanks. My question: will we see an integrated ballistic calculator soon incorporated in the XP 50 line?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Who knows what they are up too, anything is possible.

@ahns1170 Жыл бұрын

Hummm…. I like that. So far, I have been very happy using Strelok Thermion reticles for holdover as you are doing.

@johnhannonHanno Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I am night blind. This would be something very handy.

@johnhannonHanno Жыл бұрын

Some years ago I looked at some military bino's. They had bearing, in mils, and range , in meters. It could take a photo and send it back to HQ. Then thay is more weight to carry.

@garysides636 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic piece of kit but sadly out of financial range for most of us I reckon so I'll be waiting for a good s/h set (I hope). You review is very honest and most won't want even touch any criticism or "say" which has a better image. Many put up comparisons but we all know it's the eye that the best measure. I think pulsar release models that are ready to go whereas some may release then put out a patch so resolve some issues. I think thats why there's a premium to pay for pulsar for the R and D and later release. Thanks for a great review. I hope they come up with an alternative to the uranium coatings on the lenses.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I think all brands make mistakes upon release. But must say they got these pretty bloody good straight off the bat. Appreciate the comment Gary and I'm glad you enjoyed the review.

@slogue77 Жыл бұрын

Why is Thermal so expensive in this day and age ... The tech been around since 1947, is it because the government don't want every second household to have this technology or what...

@jayjudd6518 Жыл бұрын

Probably it’s demand I would think these companies sell to the government and they pay plenty cause it’s not there money.

@MKChase-uj9vx Жыл бұрын

It's the Uranium coating on the lense pal... (a rare earth element). Well over half the money in the merger will be sat in the lense. Until they find an alternative coating they will always be expensive... as they would be if made of gold or platinum. You can get cheaper thermals, but the lense is 'way' smaller. That's the main issue pal, just the rarity of the material used. Hope this helps👍

@ianmckinnon8461 Жыл бұрын

old man was in the SAS vietnam, yeh they had it in 66 , there a game changer

@NoneYaBidness762 Жыл бұрын

because they’re cool AF and they know it. 😂

@truthserum9157 Жыл бұрын

@@MKChase-uj9vx - it’s not Uranium it’s Germanium, big difference, it’s a grown crystal metal very expensive.

@brettzenovich3511 Жыл бұрын

Great review keep it up!! are you comfortable attaching the device to your quad bike set up from a connection/stability standpoint?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett. Connect is 1/4 thread, same as everything else I've run up there. Nothing has fallen off or failed yet 🤞

@MercutioUK2006 Жыл бұрын

If you buy it, it's gotta be good. Excellent review mate :) (Caveat: Fussy bastard. Can relate!)

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with being fussy 👌

@MercutioUK2006 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK True!

@hamishjack3435 Жыл бұрын

Good review Nath

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@hamishjack3435 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK I am waiting for my XG 35 LRF I think it should be a good little unit

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

@@hamishjack3435 I have one now, they are with firmware 2.0 👌

@guyspooner5832 Жыл бұрын

Good informative clip…Is there a new updated version of the Merger on the horizon?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

They announced the Merger HD XL50 at ShotShow.

@scooby2435 Жыл бұрын

Great honest review Nathan . Lovely bit of kit . Ps are you using 308 subsonic ammo? Which bullets and weight are you using please, ps have you tried the sub X bullets , have you tried cast lead bullets on pigs ? Thanks ,

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, yes I'm running subs and they are the 190gr Sub X projectiles (reloads)

@scooby2435 Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@craigtomkinson2837 Жыл бұрын

Cool gear

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@maxjohnson9259 Жыл бұрын

Great review, how far away can you spot an animal like a deer with out being able to identify it? Also would this be effective during the day to find animals in the forest?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

You mean detection range. On a human sizes target that is rated at 1800m. Thermal does work on daylight but it's not as impressive (depending on environment heat).

@fagin216 Жыл бұрын

Great honest review 🙂👍 Which ball head you using on the tripod plz ? Regards Daz UK 👌😋

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

That's just a cheap Innorel RT80C and N44 ball head Daz.

@fagin216 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK cheers buddy much appreciated 👍

@user-389tat 5 ай бұрын

Nathan do you carry your binos in a harness? If so which do you use please

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 5 ай бұрын

Kuiu Pro XL, and that's a yes

@johnwhite5209 Жыл бұрын

Would you please recommend a chest binoculars pouch that is suitable for these large binoculars which I have purchased. Thanks John

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Hi John. I run the Kuiu Pro XL and it's great, nice and wide.

@johnwhite5209 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Thank you, I'll try to find an Australian supplier.

@Giovani1718 3 ай бұрын

Hey question I need a Thermo binoculars were the I can see the heat temperature do you know of any?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 ай бұрын

That sounds like a device suitable for building or inspection type work. Unsure of anything in the outdoor industry that does that.

@Colt-223 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent report. I made use of it was great but i have a question which is better xp50 pulser or raptor rg 50l hikmicro. Help me. I'm confused, xp detects up to 1800 and rg50l up to 2600

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Overall, I didn't like the Raptors at all when I had them.

@Colt-223 Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend and have a nice day Is the xp50 european or chinese and where can i find the cheapest one?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Pulsar is made in Lithuania

@kiwidemon8555 17 күн бұрын

is there a monocular version of this with a similar quality in picture?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 17 күн бұрын

Yes, the Telos line.

@anthonybutto1925 Жыл бұрын

👍

@Colt-223 11 ай бұрын

Hello, my friend, I bought the xp50 according to your description, and the weather for me is 45 degrees, and the ground is hot, and the game details are not clear. Is it clear in cold weather, what is your temperature at the time of shooting

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 11 ай бұрын

I use the Merger's in all Australian conditions, but like all my thermal use it's at night.

@Colt-223 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for answering my question. It is very hot in the city where I am, and deer are not easily detected. You said that due to the cold weather perfecting your detection I'd go back and adjust the settings, it might be a bit more obvious

@FranciscoSousa-fh7cs Жыл бұрын

Q.maravilha de binóculo.

@paulfairbrass4424 Жыл бұрын

The issues with getting back to your normal night vision is always going to be there. So any reductions is a good step forward, who wants to go tripping over things after you've spotted your target.

@naserrrq8al162 10 ай бұрын

Can i see at night bird size 50 cm from 1500-2000 Meters ? Really i need that answer please Thanks

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 10 ай бұрын

No, you would not see that IMO.

@8988coda Жыл бұрын

How long does external battery last used continuously thanks

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Around 3hrs as I mentioned in the review 👍🏻

@8988coda Жыл бұрын

Ok thank you

@8988coda Жыл бұрын

Why do both batterys go flat when you are using the thermal

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't understand your question?

@barryhh8217 Жыл бұрын

Wow at $7000 a lot of money.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Good gear isn't cheap 👌. Compared to the $9000 Accolade equivalent I'd say they are great value.

@hautehussey Жыл бұрын

How do these work for birds?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Depends on the birds and backdrop. I haven't really searched in trees but pigeons in buildings they 100% smash that role.

@danhughes3626 9 ай бұрын

can you use it day time

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 9 ай бұрын

Yes, but there's less thermal range if the environment is hot.

@user-my9su3cn5j 11 ай бұрын

Binoculars are great, camera mount not so much

@redfaux74 Жыл бұрын

I don't have the cash to be a big tech investor but THAT was an incredible review. Keep Australia Australian. When is Ozzie going to revolt and take their country back? You are being oppressed big time.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the review 👌

@danielgrubb9668 Жыл бұрын

The base magnification is disappointing. Why not 3.5?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use them if they were 3.5x, the field of view would be too narrow. Thermals are not like glass optics at all.

@danielgrubb9668 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Good point. Thanks!

@85ZERO17 5 ай бұрын

ARE THESE ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NIGHTVISION

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 5 ай бұрын

It's thermal - passive

@lachlangodden2147 5 ай бұрын

Has anyone used these against the telos xp50 lrf?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 5 ай бұрын

Telos has a better image as its a sub 18mk sensor. And that's a yes to your question.

@lachlangodden2147 5 ай бұрын

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Thanks mate, you're a legend. Love what you're doing

@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing Жыл бұрын

Have you ever seen any strange unknown animals in the bush

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Not that I know about

@kell7195 3 ай бұрын

He's mainly out on farms, lands been cleared for hundreds of years, ie he wont find much unusual, its in the Mountains, National Parks and Army Land where the interesting stuff is.

@goeshunter603 11 ай бұрын

how much boss?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 11 ай бұрын

Glad you watched the video 🤦‍♂️

@wunxndeso3888 Жыл бұрын

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I covered that in the video 😉

@tonyg25 Жыл бұрын

I love thermals for pest control, but I wish that there was more policing of idiots using them on public land. Mate of mine had his dog shot because an idiot saw something hot and 4 legged through thermals in the bush, thought that was good enough target id

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

That's terrible 😩 unfortunately the same has been happening with spotlights for years. It's not the tools fault but the user.

@tonyg25 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK absolutely. Hunting after sundown is banned on public land here (NZ) but there's a certain sort of person who just can't resist temptation.

@mariusicavm Жыл бұрын

In your country is very expensive, open duble. I do not understand why...in europe is 4400 dolars.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Have you ever put 4400 EUR into a currency calculator 😎 ... That's about $7000 AUD.

@mariusicavm Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK you you delette my comment?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

No, I spotted it popped up then it was gone? Maybe the algorithm did if you said a bad word?

@mariusicavm Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK i seed dolars not euro.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

@@mariusicavm I still don't think we are getting anywhere as the price "converted" is still very close to $7,000 AUD 🤦‍♂️

@narcissisticnihilist9718 8 ай бұрын

went to the site to check price and I guess they dont care to tell you what the price is. May be good but I wouldnt buy anything a company that doesnt bother to tell they think its made out of gold and diamonds and if you have to ask how much, you cant afford it.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 8 ай бұрын

Most distributors or manufacturers don't list pricing. That's what local agents do 👌