Help me choose a Thermal Scope for AR Hogs and Yotes

[section8mainiac]

Help me chose a thermal scope

Budget: <$4,000

Features wanted: Range finder and video recording with remote viewing capability (cell phone viewing what the thermal sees)

Rifle: Stag AR-10 Pursuit. 18” barrel. 6.5 creedmoor (no man bun) Banish 30 suppressor

Use: Midwest coyote and TX hogs
Closer encounters for hogs, further shots for coyotes set up at night with calls etc. 400 yds

Any to stay away from?

I will also be in the market for a thermal handheld if y’all have any input.

 

[dirtytough]

400 yards is a long shot at night with a budget thermal. To have a LRF and stay under $4k I think you will need to go with a 384 unit or maybe AGM has something in that price range?

When hogs are in the mix everything I’ve seen says close range, low mag, large field of view.

300+ yard range coyotes means higher base mag.

I would try to get a 640, 2x base mag, 5 year warranty. AGM is probably the only brand that might fit the budget.

Scanner wise the Iray Finder looks good for the price.

 

[Wheels]

Pulsar Thermion XG50 3-24x42 Thermal Riflescope PL76529

FREE SHIPPING on Pulsar Thermion XG50 3-24X Thermal Riflescope PL76529

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[dirtytough]

Pulsar Thermion XG50 3-24x42 Thermal Riflescope PL76529

FREE SHIPPING on Pulsar Thermion XG50 3-24X Thermal Riflescope PL76529

www.eurooptic.com

Definitely looks like a good price. I don’t think it has an LRF which the OP asked for. Also 3x base mag might be tough on close range hog hunting.
I’ve never hog hunted though so maybe 3x isn’t bad?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

My Pulsar rep said:
"For his price range and setup, the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro Thermal Riflescope #PL76555 is the way to go at $3,999.99. Best bang for his buck.
If he wanted something with higher resolution for coyotes he'd have to dip into the XP50/XG50 LRF lineup and be paying closer to $6,000 for a scope with an integrated LRF.

My AMG Rep chimed in with suggesting the AMG Varmint LRF TS35-640 Thermal Imaging Rifle Scope with built-in Laser Range Finder for $3,995.00
The Varmint LRF series of thermal riflescopes from AGM utilize many of the features that shooters have come to know and love in the ever-popular Rattler product family, but with one big addition: a 600-meter integrated laser rangefinder. This feature helps alleviate a common issue many shooters find themselves experiencing when hunting with any sort of digital optic, and that is the lack of depth perception that is inherent in optics utilizing a digital screen. The Varmint LRF TS35-640 pairs that LRF functionality with a 12 micron 640x512 thermal detector, which works in conjunction with a high quality 1024x768 OLED display. The Varmint LRF is powered by a single, non-proprietary, 18650 rechargeable battery, which provides users with 4.5 hours of continuous use in the field.

 

[Krobe]

For sure go with an AGM Rattler V2 25-384 or 35-384.

 

[omicron1792]

Consider pard multispectral td62. Can get for less than 3k. Day. Night vision. Thermal (640). Lrf. All in one package.

I run lots of different pulsars. And love them. But I run the pard on my AR and it’s just about perfect.

 

[LAhunter4962]

I’d go the pulsar route. Having worked in a retail store that sold thermals I’ve messed with quite a few of the brands and Pulsar always has stood out to me as being the best bang for the buck, they consistently have good clarity even in their lower resolution models and are very user friendly

 

[ChrisAU]

Consider pard multispectral td62. Can get for less than 3k. Day. Night vision. Thermal (640). Lrf. All in one package.

I run lots of different pulsars. And love them. But I run the pard on my AR and it’s just about perfect.

Man I'm considering one of those Pards. Still liking yours? Seems like a ton of value.

 

[omicron1792]

Man I'm considering one of those Pards. Still liking yours? Seems like a ton of value.

Yeah. It is best value out there.

I have the dxp50 duo pulsar also. And the day camera on the pard is way better. The lrf is nice to have too.

Got mine for under 3k. If they were same price I would go with pulsar. But at 1500 less it’s a great value.

 

[Samson7x]

I'd go Pulsar and 400yds is a very long shot with thermal and your criteria.

 

[blackpowder72]

Pulsar or Agm