Dickymint23 Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 I'm looking to buy my first thermal hand held spotter for foxing on the land I have permission on. I would be grateful for any advice please? I have looked at the HikMicro so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 (edited) I use a Pulsar Axion Key 30 which is excellent. Not the cheapest though. Edited July 9 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 17 hours ago, Dickymint23 said: I'm looking to buy my first thermal hand held spotter for foxing on the land I have permission on. I would be grateful for any advice please? I have looked at the HikMicro so far. Budget , and what ranges are you looking to cover ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Hello, There is a Pulsar XS 30 S just gone on sale here, Worth a look, I would get one with separate battery rather than internal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 I have a Pulsar Axion XM38 and find it to be ideal for foxing. Small, lightweight, two batteries and charger with neck sling or case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickymint23 Posted July 11 Author Report Share Posted July 11 On 09/07/2024 at 13:23, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, There is a Pulsar XS 30 S just gone on sale here, Worth a look, I would get one with separate battery rather than internal Thank you On 10/07/2024 at 10:58, Good shot? said: I have a Pulsar Axion XM38 and find it to be ideal for foxing. Small, lightweight, two batteries and charger with neck sling or case. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 Just now, Dickymint23 said: Thank you Hello, no problem, I have one with internal battery and if you do not use often it needs charging any way, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 The Pulsar kit is awesome. Very robust and meant to last. They are made in Europe so not supporting China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmm243 Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 I have a Zeiss, not sure of the model. Think it cost about £1500. It is an absolute game changer and definitely is better then some of my friends £800 thermals. I have shot an awful lot of deer that would prob still be waling around happily if I did not have the thermal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 I use the Hikmicro E6 V3 very good and I have had a few spotters but as been said it depends on budget and what ranges you intend to shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 Hello, If you want the best it comes at a high price, Pulsar do the XM 30 and a lot of people put this as the best £1000 thermal spotter yet there are very good thermals for less it is just a matter of choice, A 3 year Warranty comes with most makes and the higher the value Pixels the better screen clarity but this is not always the case, As i mentioned those with internal batteries do have a disadvantage where if found faulty needs to return for repairs, but that is not to say these should be discounted, So it is really down to price and what range you going to use at and screen clarity, My Thermal has a better pixel range than the XM 30 and a lot cheaper but for longevity the Pulsar may win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 Thermtec seem to be the market leaders at the moment with Hik not far behind them. The pulsar stuff doesn’t come close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 1 hour ago, bunny_blaster said: Thermtec seem to be the market leaders at the moment with Hik not far behind them. The pulsar stuff doesn’t come close Is that Chinese? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 46 minutes ago, oowee said: Is that Chinese? I’m pretty sure it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 🥺 thought it might be. I won't buy Chinese if I have a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 1 hour ago, oowee said: 🥺 thought it might be. I won't buy Chinese if I have a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 1 hour ago, Rewulf said: Maybe. I won't support an enemy of the state where I have a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 1 hour ago, oowee said: Maybe. I won't support an enemy of the state where I have a choice. Good for you Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliedog Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 6 hours ago, bunny_blaster said: Thermtec seem to be the market leaders at the moment with Hik not far behind them. The pulsar stuff doesn’t come close Where do you get that intel from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 6 minutes ago, Charliedog said: Where do you get that intel from? From looking through them all, there’s plenty of info on the net also. I use a Helion XP50 2 and it’s not a mark on the latest stuff from thermtec and hik, I’ve friends with both and we’ve done plenty of side by side comparisons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 Hello, I was going to get a Thermtec but when i got in touch with the importer i never got any response back as to buying one, They are made in China but very good quality of manufacture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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