SPC1517 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hi all, i'm looking for advice on which thermal spotter to purchase. Ive got a budget of £2000 maybe stretching to £2500 if its needed. This is a lot of money so obviously i want to make the right investment that will serve me well for the long term. Have any of you knowledgeable gents had experience of a spotter, or own one in this price range? It will be used for solo foxing out to 200 to 300 yards with my 22/250 rifle and night vision scope. Many thanks, SPC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hi are you on FaceBook group on it lamping foxes lots use thermals on it. atb Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Dougy on here i think got thermal for spotting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 pulsar quantum HD50s, you should get a new one somewhere within your £2,500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hello there, Yep me got one, no one's aloud to have one but me, lol Its cheating, so I've been by some locals. I have the Pulsar XD50s, looked through the Flir scout TS24 and wouldn't swap, the image is too small in comparison. If your local your welcome to have a peep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Just checked your history a tad too far. South Yorkshire. It's easier if profiles are filled in SPC1517 ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPC1517 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks for the help so far gents, filling in my profile is on my to do list! Doug how come you went for the Pulsar XD50s and not the XD38s? (excuse my ignorance), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 One gives you more range (50s) and the other gives more field of view (38s). A bit like winding the mag up on a scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Not sure about the range of the 38's but with mine I can ID rabbits in a field at 600yds + so bear in mind Fox's further. It takes a little working out to begin with what's what at that distance but if you compare the obvious, ie sheep, cattle, then Fox's and rabbits you soon tell the difference. I got confused a while back down Dorset whilst stalking,spotted things at around 500yds off. I'd seen Deer before but not wild board. Initial thoughts were obviously Fallow but after a little thinking regarding seeing short legs,if any really and stumpy front end, they had to be Boar. Differentiating between sheep in a field with a fox walking within the flock was easy the other night at 500 yds off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spready Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 just got a very good deal on a XD38 , paid £2299, got it from Blackwoods outdoors, should be here tomorrow , will report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 just got a very good deal on a XD38 , paid £2299, got it from Blackwoods outdoors, should be here tomorrow , will report back Thought someone came up with a cheaper price over on nv forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spready Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Oh didn't see that. Never mind still a lot cheaper than most stores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPC1517 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks again for the info, does anyone have any still or videos of the XD50s or the the XD38s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPC1517 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 is the HD38s an older version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Have a peep on YouTube under John dougy Can't post link up cus it's my bed time.there's one of a missed fox at about 290 yards to give you some idea It's the 40 second one. Edited January 26, 2016 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I've got a pulsar ,hd 50 i think definitely 50 something I'm in chesterfield if you fancy a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfromholland Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hi i have a pulsar hd19, get the 38 or 50 if possible. excellent stuff. i had a flir that i could borrow but the pulsar quantums are my first choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) There you go try that. I fluffed up on the shot as I was trying to record the shot, find the fox with the rifle, work out how far off it was with just 1 pair of hands. I think I shot low. It sounds like a good contact but it was a pretty wet field so I assumed it hit mud. No sign of anything near the position of the fox at all. But watching the clip it was very lucky. The range was just over 280 yards. Edited January 27, 2016 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbangwhallop Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hi Dougy, Just clicked on it and it came back with...... This video is private. Cheers Fizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hi i have a pulsar hd19, get the 38 or 50 if possible. excellent stuff. i had a flir that i could borrow but the pulsar quantums are my first choice Hi Mark, sorry I'm hijacking this for my own ends I'm still weighing up the 19 or 38 as I want max FOV but can't get my head around how badly the ID drops off with the wider lens - can you give us some of your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad24 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Drew from drewlab.co.uk is where i bought my XD38S which is better than the hd as it has a faster re fresh rate and colour options i got it for £2200 which is cheapest in the country i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Magnum Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Drew from drewlab.co.uk is where i bought my XD38S which is better than the hd as it has a faster re fresh rate and colour options i got it for £2200 which is cheapest in the country i think. Good deal on Pulsar HD50S models here http://www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk/nightvision/thermal-imaging/pulsar-hd50s-thermal-monocular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfromholland Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hi Mark, sorry I'm hijacking this for my own ends I'm still weighing up the 19 or 38 as I want max FOV but can't get my head around how badly the ID drops off with the wider lens - can you give us some of your thoughts? The shop that i bought it advised me the 19 for my needs, hogs, roe, fox in forrest and meadow. I can spot a fox on 200 meters and that is a distance i can shoot in the dark. For my needs price/quality is fine. I was not ready to pay the extra for the 38, but...... if you have the money, go for the 38, as it is more sensitive and what i can see is a bit clearer. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 The shop that i bought it advised me the 19 for my needs, hogs, roe, fox in forrest and meadow. I can spot a fox on 200 meters and that is a distance i can shoot in the dark. For my needs price/quality is fine. I was not ready to pay the extra for the 38, but...... if you have the money, go for the 38, as it is more sensitive and what i can see is a bit clearer. cheers Nice one, thanks for replying. The 38 would be a squeeze but it does seem to be the one people recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Good deal on Pulsar HD50S models here http://www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk/nightvision/thermal-imaging/pulsar-hd50s-thermal-monocular What's the best deal on the 38? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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