Heating up the game, Pulsar released seven new thermals at SHOT Show 2022. While four of these were updates to existing product lines, Pulsar announced the brand new Talion riflescope, and the Krypton and Proton clip-on thermals.
The Krypton FXG50 has a 640×480 resolution using a 12 µm sensor. Pulsar states that the Krypton can detect a 6ft tall object can out to 2,500 yards. This unit is recoil rated up to .375 H&H, and should provide 8 hours of battery life. The reps boasted a “zero” point of impact shift when clipping this thermal on and off in front of your day optic. The Krypton FXG50 is available and shipping now with an MSRP of $5,289.99.
The Proton FXQ30 thermal clip-on utilizes a NETD 40mK 17µm sensor and 384×288 resolution, this is aimed to be a more budget-friendly option than the Krypton. Providing the standard onboard recording and wireless capabilities as most of the Pulsar’s thermals, this option is worth your consideration. Featuring a smaller overall profile, the Proton could also make a great scanner. Available and shipping now, the Proton FXQ30 is listed with an MSRP of $3,629.99.
While the Thermion line of optics has been out for a few years, Pulsar released the first version to ever utilize a built-in rangefinder at SHOT Show 2022. While sharing all the same color palettes, reticles, and onboard features as the previous Thermion 2, the all-new Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro uses a 4.9 Ah internal battery over the previous 3.2 Ah one.
Pulsar claims that the battery life will now be up to 10 hours (a huge improvement over the previous 5+ hours), which is insane if it holds true. The most obvious difference is the addition of a laser range finder which is capable of ranging out to 875 yards. The power button and focus knobs changed locations as well, but otherwise, this should provide the same great clarity and performance. This model should be shipping in Q2 with an MSRP of $6,599.99.
Another new option from Pulsar is the Talion XQ38. With nine hours of operation with a NETD 40mK 17µm sensor and 384×288 resolution, the Talion is a feature-packed entry-level thermal. Again featuring all the standard internal software for recording, color palettes, and reticles, this is a solid option to consider. Coming in with an MSRP of $2,500, the Talion XQ38 should be shipping in March.
Lastly, Pulsar announced the release of three different Axion monoculars. They should all be shipping in Q2 and are priced as follows:
- MSRP Axion 2 XQ35 LRF $2,749.99
- MSRP Axion 2 XQ35 $2,199.99
- MSRP Axion XM30F $1,800ish
Adding an LRF model to the handheld scanner lineup is going to be a great feature that a lot of people have been looking for.
