Hey guys, i feel like i've read everything i can but i still cannot decide on a unit or i will change my mind every 3 hours. Ive had my hands on an older unit and have been saving up ever since. I havent had any in field experience but hopefully thats where you guys can help.
I have been back in forth between the Pulsar products as i like the idea of the PIP but have a few questions. Most of my indecision are between the XP38 XP50 and the Thermion 38, or if i should get into a XQ model with the rangefinder. It seems like alot of the people i talk to in the area say determining distance is one of the more frustrating tasks.
Mostly ill be setup in flat corn country calling out tree lines, grassy areas, and some thick wooded pasture. I would imagine most shots would be outside of 50yards and more consistently 80-125 range but the occasional 200 wouldnt be uncommon. This would all be on a 204 but if i have a long walk or get into some river ground with closer shots, id switch to a lighter carry 223. I would be using this as a scanner as well and set up on a tripod.
so questions..
1. Is the stadiametric rangefinder useful or are the LRF models well worth the $.
2. I know theres no best for all distances but being fairly wide open farm ground does anyone regret not going with a higher native mag over FOV.
3. Trail XP38 or Thermion 38, the price i got is pretty similar neither LRF. Trail has been out, is easier to get and ill likely only be using black/white hot anyways.
4. Dead horse XQ vs XP
5. Ive also been suggested the FLIR PTS536, open to other brands so is there another company i should be looking at?
I know some of these are beat to death as im even tired of reading through it all, so apologies in advance. Budget is $4500 which covers most of what ive looked at. Thanks.
I have been back in forth between the Pulsar products as i like the idea of the PIP but have a few questions. Most of my indecision are between the XP38 XP50 and the Thermion 38, or if i should get into a XQ model with the rangefinder. It seems like alot of the people i talk to in the area say determining distance is one of the more frustrating tasks.
Mostly ill be setup in flat corn country calling out tree lines, grassy areas, and some thick wooded pasture. I would imagine most shots would be outside of 50yards and more consistently 80-125 range but the occasional 200 wouldnt be uncommon. This would all be on a 204 but if i have a long walk or get into some river ground with closer shots, id switch to a lighter carry 223. I would be using this as a scanner as well and set up on a tripod.
so questions..
1. Is the stadiametric rangefinder useful or are the LRF models well worth the $.
2. I know theres no best for all distances but being fairly wide open farm ground does anyone regret not going with a higher native mag over FOV.
3. Trail XP38 or Thermion 38, the price i got is pretty similar neither LRF. Trail has been out, is easier to get and ill likely only be using black/white hot anyways.
4. Dead horse XQ vs XP
5. Ive also been suggested the FLIR PTS536, open to other brands so is there another company i should be looking at?
I know some of these are beat to death as im even tired of reading through it all, so apologies in advance. Budget is $4500 which covers most of what ive looked at. Thanks.