Pulsar Thermion XQ50 Thermal Scope Review

[@grahamcunningham5623]

Take note reviewer's, this is how you review night vision, we want to see quality of picture at yards/mts. Great review.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Graham. I flog reviews like this all the time myself as a consumer. And it's exactly what I'm after for information.

[@flugschulerfluglehrer]

I totally agree. Would be great to have the same review of the tl35 from infiray

[@Break-Outtuglife]

Dude you rocked that review. I live in South Carolina and we shoot no more than 250 yards. My buddy just bought the xp50 and paid over $5k. I wanted one and didn't know what to go with. Saw the xp 50 and the xq50 comparison. I saved over $1300 by pulling the trigger on the xq50. I guarantee he and I will not notice the image quality within 200-300 yds. Plus I saved money for more Accessories.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Fantastic to hear the video was helpful. That's the aim of the game (excuse the pun)

[@covfefe4409]

I've watched a lot of reviews on guns and fishing gear right through to guitars and carpentry tools. This without doubt one the best reviews ever great job great presentation.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate. Really appreciate that feedback 😁

[@stevegray4012]

Great Review I've had me XQ50 for several months now and agree they are a great piece of kit. The rubber cover on the objective adjustment split, it was very stiff to operate, no problem with warranty, they replaced the complete scope on the spot. I don't get the battery life you do, but it was a case of purchasing a second battery and I take the charger with the vehicle so there is always a fully charged battery available. I also set up the Thermion for multiple loads with a separate zero for each. And a day scope. The Thermion maintains zero even when the scope is removed between shots. Depending on the weather my scope needs a refresh quite often, but it really isn't a big deal, the critter doesn't know I'm there. I've picked up heat sources at 1400yds that I watched approach and later dispatched, cold night with low humidity on a sloping grass paddock.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's great to hear, thanks for chiming in as people read the comments and I was sure I wasn't alone on a few things. Sloping paddocks without skylines give the best view. Especially if cool and low humidity 👌. Awesome shooting in that case.

[@eduardocarvalho1547]

Thanks for you work. It's the best honest and practical review on youtube and it made me choose the XQ50 for my first thermal scope. I mostly hunt boar in the 100/150 meter range, so it's enough for me. Regards from Portugal.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate. It'll serve you very well for that I'm sure 👌

[@stephensimpson9848]

Thanks for the tip on using the blue button as I too was struggling to hold centre and push the side button. I use the XM50 on a 17hmr and pop bunnies out to about 150 on black hot. Going to trie white hot for the better image detail. Not had this scope long but had a 50m Fox the other night and the image quality was unbelievable. £3200 in the uk which is a heap of cash but it’s a game changer. Love your vids and just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for the tips and information. Love the .22 mousing video. Just bonkers! Cheers from the UK. Steve.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Steve. I'm mainly running black hot now, But here's a tip that was passed onto me. Turn the brightness all the way to 20. And the contrast right down to like 1-3. Much more in image detail in black hot, not just a black shape. Works really well so long as the humidity isn't ridiculous.

[@Dressagevids]

Brilliant.....thanks for taking the time I doubt if there is anyone more qualified in the field which is why your opinion is the only one I am interested in

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Appreciate it mate, take in all the information you can. It's an expensive investment but I hope my insight has helped a little in the journey.

[@matthewfriedrichs8500]

Best thermal review I've found yet

[@phillipbrain8978]

You have put a lot of time and effort in to this video always good to see what you are up to I have been looking at these but the price is what throws me but they look like a really good scope

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Phillip. Yes I'd been twisting this one around since the day I ordered it. They are bloody expensive that's for sure 👌. Great tool/toy though for certain applications.

[@MadmanJnr]

Wow... 6k was more than I expected... In saying that it does seem to do a decent job spotting mice etc

[@mr.rem2609]

This was one of the best and honest videos I have seen. Thank you for your time. I have ab XG50 and am having problems and this may be my best scope.

[@mr.rem2609]

This my be my next scope, not best. Ha

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

What's wrong with your XG out of interest?

[@mr.rem2609]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK my screen is flickering.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Bugger

[@mr.rem2609]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK its crazy, its so random. Tbhs is not the first one either. Its like a real fast flicker or shutter. When the scope is good its great!

[@YZF750SP]

I am looking at getting the XP50 thermion I have been using my mates Trail XP50 so will stick with that size. Main reason is from your review saying how easy it is to swap between rifles. They are a complete game changer. Rabbit shooting we found using spot light you would see 80 and shoot 40-50 a night now when I go out with my mate we see over 200 and get 150+ in a night and thats each because he has 2 thermals set up.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Yeah it's a total game changer at night isn't it. XP50 anything would be wicked if you have the coin👌. I'm hopeful of some type of technology advances this year and I'll make that jump myself.

[@petermiller8634]

Another great video thanks Nathan & your reviews & explanations are excellent. Please keep ‘me coming.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate, will do 👌

[@scottraven1721]

Excellent insight, and many thanks. You are well appreciated, and all respect.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

You are very welcome

[@Perry969]

Really appreciate your honest review 👍🏼

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Mark

[@waynespiteri122]

Thank you for your time and honesty.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Wayne. Hope it helps some people out on the decision journey.

[@davidmackee8575]

Brilliant review done very professionally and well presented well done I enjoyed this...

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thank you kindly!

[@erlandvonhofsten3970]

Splendid video and very informative with a clear focus on practicality for hunters. Would be great if we could get some comparative footage from your various thermals too. Or perhaps it already exists, im off to your channel to see.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate. I find comparing video's with thermals is not always very fair. Have certainly tried but some record very differently to what you actually see.

[@jonprivate3539]

Great video thanks. Arms and Ammo are my local shop. Always get top service there. Cheers

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Nice people at AAA, Thanks for the support mate.

[@kevpeacock3059]

Thanks for this very informative video. It is refreshing to see a "warts and all" presentation. I have been using IR scopes for some years but finding the eye strain a bit much and thinking of switching to thermal.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate. You'll still get the black eye on thermal if it's up too bright. They all do it unfortunately.

[@precisionairgunninghunting6265]

Always a pleasure watching your vids, I'm gradually getting through them. My Ball head turned up as in this video, its just awesome. Just QD clamp & tripod now (Tuesday) 🙂

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Excellent, You'll be all set then.

[@precisionairgunninghunting6265]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK I shall thank you kindly 🙂

[@Wadaryu1000]

Great review, thanks for posting.

[@lrjh750f1]

Great review Nathan. Haven't used my XQ50 to the degree that you have but concur with your thoughts. I find the 3.5 base mag most convenient and even x2 is perfectly useable. I'm more of a fan of ultramarine: just suits my eye I guess. Top bugbear: not having a top menu level or quick access shortcut to colour modes. Farting around in the menu levels is a total pain for something that I typically cycle very frequently. I've written to Pulsar about this - maybe a few more queries directed at them can get a change in software to accommodate this. Previous top bugbear: pressing the menu button to freeze the image when one shot zeroing. So big props for spotting that start button option and sharing it! I swear I read every word of the manual: clearly that didn't register. Cheers.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

😂 I was cursing this thing hatd when I first zero'd it with that side wheel button. Thanks for the input mate. Glad I'm not alone.

[@mr.rem2609]

If you have it connected to your phone you can instantly change your color

[@clintt4754]

Good honest appraisal 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Clint

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍 Personally I think it would be good if they made some products that weren’t smart with just simple function, but that’s me. Magnification is very important to me as I would like to drill a farm animal. Good video big fella😎👍

[@liedebunker1253]

I think Pulsar is the best on the market. I bought an ATN Thor 4 640x480, 2.5-25x, but I regret I did. The images of the ATN Thor 4 are not as clear as Pulsar, not at all. The worst part is that the ATN screen freezes very often when you shoot.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

The ATN's are plagued with issues from what I'm told. Personally I have not used one for that reason.

[@liedebunker1253]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK "plagued with issues" -- those are the words I've looking for to describe the ATN thermal scopes! 😞

[@robyntarrant6983]

Thanks mate. Love your work. A great review.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers Robyn

[@jeepmor]

Excellent review. Seems like they need more software work, not hardware. That's easy relatively speaking.

[@backpackingireland8624]

Excellent review, greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👌

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate 👌

[@longyx321]

Front focus ring ..I use a fishing coaster on my Digex...same body

[@iversonjcameron]

Im getin a xm38 for sasquatch/dogman video here in the ozarks in oklahoma

[@wayneschenk5512]

The future is upon us.

[@SpaghettiFPV-tg3qh]

Mate get a paper plate wrap it in alfoil then staple to a peg and angle it slightly up toward sky stands out like dog balls for thermal target. Reflects cold dead of space thus stands out

[@toddjenest3212]

90% of my experience with ATN has been really shitty as well. Depending on who helps you really determines the quality off service. Pretty sad when you are spending $3k+ (US) on an optic.

[@gazzabyerun9556]

Very nice review, 2nd video i watched from your channel, you tube recommended it, just subscribed to you're page! SEMPER FI 🐾🐾🐾☠ ️🇺🇸

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Great to hear mate. There's some pretty wild hunting footage on the channel too if you have a look around. Australia is very luck with some aspects. Awesome to see some American's finding Aussie channels. We have a lot in common 👌

[@danp5537]

God info! Keep em up. I learn something new about the XQ everytime

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad to hear it!

[@danp5537]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Aren't these export restricted from USSR? Seeing lot of videos pop up.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

@@danp5537 nah your thinking of the XG50 mate. That's restrictioned to US only because of the BAE sensor.

[@mr.rem2609]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK I have an XG50, may look to switch to the XQ50.

[@erichuntter2437]

Good honest reviews 👌 👍, ive been looking at one , I just need save up a wee bit

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Unfortunately the buggers are not cheap. But an amazing tool for pest control, I wouldn't be without one now.

[@nobbyclark5093]

Great review mate 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate 👌

[@iamskoza]

had the same issue with conection but now has version 2 available which works

[@crafter170]

Good video .Straightforward.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate

[@robwilton2325]

Fantastic review thank you for the effort you put into your videos! Also do you have a sticker of your logo it kick ass! Thanks again.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Rob. Really appreciate the feedback. Stickers are on the cards very soon.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Get a kid to help with your connection problem. Works for me.

[@666gun100]

Hi mate, you could try a fishing coaster on the front focus, it helps a lot. cheers!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks for the tip!

[@aussiefarmer8741]

You actually have 2 warranties. 1 manufactures. 2 Australian consumer law. [statuatory warranty] It states, a product should last a reasonable time in proportion to the amount paid for the item. FYI.

[@miloslavtauchman2575]

Thanks for this presentation. Your video helped me to decide. Yours M.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's really good to hear. Which way did you go?

[@iamskoza]

thanks mate for your review ive just bought one and its the most expensive scope i own and i use a ior on my 50 cal which was $5800 but so much fun smashing foxes and hares on my property

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

50cal 😂. How chitt I bet that's a beast on them.

[@iamskoza]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK put t on my lithgow 243 and i feel its like cheating at night

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheating works for pest control 😉

[@iamskoza]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK been using on cz 22 and lithgow 22 too now too for foxes and hares also got deer on mates property at night and so easy on larger calibres

[@waynetomkins5584]

Another great video Nathan, I think you should give up your day job and start some kind of hunting or outdoors movie production. On another thought, I was pretty interested when you did your reveiws on the Pard scopes,, do you still think they are worthy ? cheers, Wayne from Lake Macquarie.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hi Wayne. I can't see the day job going anywhere at KZbin rates 😂. But thank you. Are you on Facebook and the Newcastle Hunting Group page. We now have a local guy, Adam Marshall who's selling PARD's. He can organise a demo after dark if you like. Get onto the group, Adam is an admin. Yes I still rate the PARD's. Main negative on the NV008 is the requirement to shim the mounts. But that's a once off gig and mine hasn't missed a beat.

[@waynetomkins5584]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK thanks for the feedback Nathan, I’ll get on to it and look him up. Cheers again mate

[@trevorhill7979]

Love ya stuff thanks

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks for watching!

[@sautoter411]

Nice review

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks!

[@Break-Outtuglife]

By the way if u ever want to come to Charleston, SC hit me up. I got a airbnb you can stay In.

[@troymeredith9528]

Good review Nathan ,I think I will have to stick to the spotty for now ,I don’t think I could afford the scope and a divorce ,lol.but they look like a good bit of kit.be awesome to have one when I go out hunting feral cats.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Certainly a handy tool to have. But you are right, bloody expensive

[@69kanco]

Great Review. Thanks. Can you provide information on the removable scope rings that you are using. Thanks

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

The rings are Warne Maxima QD 30mm

[@mr.rem2609]

I went with an American defense QD one piece...its awesome!

[@223foxcontroljh7]

Degex c 50 out in December

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Will be interesting to see how that one runs.

[@223foxcontroljh7]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK yes I hope it runs well it will be the best thurmal out today

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

The C50 is a digital / night vision scope mate. She's not a thermal.

[@223foxcontroljh7]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK yes I know

[@backtolbc]

Nice review. Can you tell me the name of the scope rings you're using in this video?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate. I'm running Warne Maxima Quick Detach 30mm Low Rings.

[@YZF750SP]

I have just joined the band of Muppets and dropped load of cash on an new XP50 + new .22 went out last night and tonged up 50 rabbits considering I only got 4 the other night with the spotlight. Awesome

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Game changer eh. Great stuff 👌

[@snipernekad]

Langsung meluncur mampir kawan semoga sukses selalu❤❤❤❤👌👌👍👍👍🙏☕☕☕

[@Tannymanx]

Hey does a HID light interfere with the electronics of the thermal scope when spot lighting?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

HID, I don't think so but it's not something I have tried. My HID spotlight hasn't been in circulation since running colour LED lights.

[@williamsholdingsatearlyfin1458]

Hey brother

[@andrewroberts553]

Well articulated they are a bit $ .....................I still think a glowing reticle amazing

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Andrew. A bit $ 😂. They are frigging ridiculously expensive. But they do pretty pretty special things in the dark. Just depends if you can justify the cost / usage side of the deal.

[@freedomisgolf5816]

Brilliant subscribed and 🔔

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate 👌

[@sionharris6229]

Hi, like the review. Have u used the iray sct35?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Have viewed one yes, excellent little scope. The Pulsar does some things better. The SCT does others well. IMO the build on the Thermion is superior in many ways. Both are the top dogs in anything 384x288 IMO. Even though one is 12um and the other 17um.

[@sionharris6229]

EDGE of the OUTBACK Thanks. Just wondered how they compare.

[@RetirementVille]

Superb review. Thank you. If I had a spare £2500, I'd buy a divorce!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

😂 Thanks mate

[@talkingtothedead6349]

what is thermal image in the day light

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It will see any and all temperature differences. If its a really hot day and there's not of hot things like rocks and logs. The image might not be fantastic. But I've definitely used my thermal gear in daylight in reasonable conditions. It's obviously at its best when everything else cools off and only the alive things are hot.

[@frankb.1371]

warum immer nur auf 3,5 fachen Digitalen Zoom und nicht mal höher.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

There is a direct relationship between the thermal lens size and the sensor for base magnification.

[@180sxdking]

How are you allowed to hunt pest with a thermal scope.? I thought using them are illegal. TIA

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Um, what country are you in to think that? They are illegal on public land in Australia but not on private property.

[@andregeorgescu4399]

GDY MATE" GREAT WORK AS USUAL. CAN I SHOOT FOX" OUT TO 250mts TO 350mts??? IF I CAN GET SOMEONE TO TELL US" THAT WOULD BE GREAT. THANKS GUY'S. AND THANKS AGAIN MATE. CHEERS FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

You can shoot a fox at that range if you want. No idea what with though you'd be shooting 🤷‍♂️

[@andregeorgescu4399]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Gdy MATE I have shot over 30,000 Foxes now mainly with 17"ackly hornet's and use 223" now and then. I made some Videos years ago.😎 Good whatching you getting out there and given them a good SMACK! I love your Mouse VIDEO! Classic MATE! CHEERS......AG".🦊

[@qinarizonaful]

6ARC, (Hornady 6mm ARC) just slays them out to 900 meters!

[@rgthomson1]

Im sure that lame fox is in a couple of your vids, is it your pet fox ha ha

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Got a few clips of that fella one night out the car window.

[@bradmcpherson5374]

G’day mate are the night vision scopes still good or go straight to thermal , for use for rabbits and foxes

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's an open question mate. There's lots of factors - distance, environment, identification, rifle calibre, budget etc. I still shoot both NV & Thermal. But do have a preference for thermal as I'm very comfortable with target ID.

[@bradmcpherson5374]

Thanks , got a station in nsw so thinking of getting one for pest rabbits around the house yard and the odd dog while lambing

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thermal is king on the dogs IMO

[@sabre2112]

I thought the government took away your fun guns and protection guns

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

We need a genuine reason and license. But certainly have guns. I find Americans often think we don't.

[@davidquirk9711]

So is it U-TUBE or all those animal activists that should mind their own buisiness anyway...alot of Aussies love what u do..watching u blow the head off a pest that doesnt deserve to live..love that s**t... .

[@davidquirk9711]

And if the animal activists dont like what i just said....stiff s**t..