davewh100 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 does anyone have or used the pulsar helion xQ38f thermal imager whats your opinion and are they worth the money thanks in advance dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 have one. 2 of my mates that i shoot with have them and a third bought a xq30. you will not regret buying one. we do a lot of fox control and the numbers we shoot with them is staggering since we went thermal. we cover a large acerage between us and used to shoot decent numbers. but the thermal as everyone seems to say is a real game changer. with us being stalkers it is a valuable aid for finding deer after the shot aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 I've only used a thermal once but was very impressed, we were squirreling and it made a huge difference. No movement needed from the squirrels they showed up nicely against the tree trunks so spotting was greatly improved. Bit pricey for my needs but i can see why folk use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 thanks for the info lad mutch appreciate dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 I've got the helion xq50f. I don't use a lot of the bells and whistles like the video recorder, picture in picture or the different colour palettes, but it's a fantastic bit of kit and don't regret buying it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, labstaff said: I've got the helion xq50f. I don't use a lot of the bells and whistles like the video recorder, picture in picture or the different colour palettes, but it's a fantastic bit of kit and don't regret buying it at all yeah looked at this one as well do you still use a thermal imager scope as well dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 I don't, but a mate of mine bought one at the shooting show yesterday, so looking forward to seeing what that's like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 I use one, Pulsar is better than the older Flirs. Well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestbry Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Had the xq50 spotter for last 22 months , wheter its fox rabbit rat squirrel they are a game changer using thermal with nv scope is a bit frustrating , as you can see everthing with thermal but sometimes cant pick it up with nv because of maybe quarry is in hedge or long grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Short answer, Yes. the xq38f as a spotter is excellent as it has the best all round FOV @ x3.1 compared to the 28 or 50. you may want to hang on as Pulsar May be releasing their latest offering with a smaller sensor so the older kit may become cheaper, if you cannot wait then Ian at Blackwood Outdoors is the cheapest, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted February 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 5 hours ago, maxwell said: Short answer, Yes. the xq38f as a spotter is excellent as it has the best all round FOV @ x3.1 compared to the 28 or 50. you may want to hang on as Pulsar May be releasing their latest offering with a smaller sensor so the older kit may become cheaper, if you cannot wait then Ian at Blackwood Outdoors is the cheapest, good luck. thanks for that yeah i can hang on will check out Blackwoods 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Got one and is a fantastic bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks for all the info chaps. I am dithering over the decision as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I can't leave the house without it, whether stalking or foxing, (although some stalking outfits don't allow them) I have the xq50 quantum and selling that to fund an Accolde 38rf.( I need the ability to range find at night 😊) for foxing your seeing them before they even get chance to wind you, same for Deer. Then plan your stalk according to the wind direction. Squirrels can hide on the other side of the truck but always leave their tails waving about out of cover, you'll spot them with the thermal. If I'd lost mine I'd have another the next day, if they were free of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackD032 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I bought an XQ38F a couple of months ago and it’s transformed my rabbit, squirrel and fox shooting. Nothing can hide from it! Got mine from Blackwoods for a good price compared to rrp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dougy said: I can't leave the house without it, whether stalking or foxing, (although some stalking outfits don't allow them) I have the xq50 quantum and selling that to fund an Accolde 38rf.( I need the ability to range find at night 😊) for foxing your seeing them before they even get chance to wind you, same for Deer. Then plan your stalk according to the wind direction. Squirrels can hide on the other side of the truck but always leave their tails waving about out of cover, you'll spot them with the thermal. If I'd lost mine I'd have another the next day, if they were free of course. +1 I would go back if I forgot to take it. Edited February 21, 2019 by oowee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Dont buy one...rubbish... Got an XQ38F a couple of weeks ago. Fantastic bits of kit but you spend way longer watching all manner of wildlife you would never have seen without one. I spent 10 minutes watching hares charging about the other night. If you can come to terms with the price well worth the money. I need to stop DIY and get out and do some more field testing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheSticks Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 20/02/2019 at 13:07, maxwell said: Short answer, Yes. the xq38f as a spotter is excellent as it has the best all round FOV @ x3.1 compared to the 28 or 50. you may want to hang on as Pulsar May be releasing their latest offering with a smaller sensor so the older kit may become cheaper, if you cannot wait then Ian at Blackwood Outdoors is the cheapest, good luck. Been looking for one of these and some other bits, tried that place on recommendation, rang a few times during the 2 hour window given on the site no answer, never returned the call . . . . finally got fixed up at OW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Magnum Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 On 27/02/2019 at 10:42, InTheSticks said: Been looking for one of these and some other bits, tried that place on recommendation, rang a few times during the 2 hour window given on the site no answer, never returned the call . . . . finally got fixed up at OW Apologies its been very busy and I've been at a funeral ...I've missed a few calls.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheSticks Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 No probs, thanks for the update, thought something was amiss as you seem to get good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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