Pulsar Axion 2 Thermal Monocular

Quick delivery. Original factory packaging, so it hadn't previously been opened.Excellent image compared to my Axion XM30S monocular (320x240 12um; 1024x768). Significantly better image than my Talion XQ38 rifle scope (384x288 17um; 1024x768). For comparison, I have been pleased with the XM30S image and very happy with the XQ38 image. The menu functioning is very similar between all units, which is a big plus. The 2 XG35 APS5 battery lasts much longer than my prior monocular's APS3, is the same as my rifle scope battery, and the APS5 is less expensive. I use the monocular and scope when calling fox and coyote. My range of view is limited by terrain out to about 300 yards.For about the last three years, I have used a monocular almost daily and the rifle scope 2 to 4 times a week. The Pulsar units have operated flawlessly. I had to use the on-board pixel repair on the XM30S once, but have had no other glitches. I also have a Pulsar night vision rifle scope (IR), and while I greatly prefer thermal, that scope to has been flawless too.I have one knock on the 2 XG35 and one probable knock:THE KNOCK: You can't switch the hand strap to the left side like you can on the XM30S (I'm left handed).THE PROBABLE KNOCK: It does not have a rubber eye cup. I won't know if that's an issue until I use it in various daylight conditions. If it is a problem, I hope to remedy that with a short section of bicycle innertube.Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.

The absolute best compact FLIR monocular you can buy, period. The only gripe I can find is perhaps it should come with an ocular lens cover like the objective lens does. The quality of the image you get out of this unit is brilliant, just the other night I managed to spot a Starlink constellation flying overhead. Construction is solid with metal coated body. Controls and menu, easy, and it fits right in your chest pocket!

Does what it says but I doubt the durability for daily use while hunting. A lot of money for something I am not sure will hold up. We will see.

I currently have the Helion 2 XP 50 Pro, which still seems to be the benchmark, so I wasn't expecting this to match the quality, but online comparisons made it look close. I was willing to give up a little performance for size, but the XG 35 wasn't really close. Aside from disappointing image quality, it did constant linearity corrections during the first several minutes it was on, with a very grainy image. This improved once the unit warmed up, but the number of automatic corrections/graininess made it hard to use soon after turning it on. Ergonomics were great, better than the Helion 2. Usability wasn't quite as good though, likely due to the reduced number of buttons. I imagine that for people coming from lower end units, the XG35 will seem very good. But compared to the Helion 2 XP 50 Pro, it's disappointing. I was expecting more for the price.

I hunt with dogs for hogs and I can spot hogs with this no problem I was very skeptical and did not want to spend the money at first JUST do it !!! This thing is awesome and you can see a ton with it !! Used it to catch quite a few already !!!

Yes, it is not cheap but well worth the cost. It is amazing what you can see. Different color displays so no loss of night vision. Works in daylight as well.

I would like to return this Pulsar XG35 back to Amazon for a refund!!! I owned this hand held for 2 months, didn’t like it too much compared to my 5 year old Pulsar, but that’s ok, it was useable. Not 2 1/2 months later it would not boot up, Amazon instructed me to send it back for repair directly to Pulsar, which I did, received it back 1 1/2 months late, took it to aid in hog control on my plantation, 20 minutes later same problem! Only boots to a red flashing screen! I got a hold of Pulsar and asked them to replace the defective unit and they said no, send it back in. I am not doing that, they should stand behind a unit that costs 3k dollars! I can see this thing being repaired until warranty is up. I need Amazon to make this right.

Image is amazing. Detects animals so far the range finder cannot read (2000 yards+). Very durable, carried on a 4 day hunt no problems. Battery lasts a long time. Everyone i showed wants one now.