We’ve also got products from a couple of relatively new kids on the block. And another name familiar to those who shoot in the dark, Pulsar, has sent us a Thermion XQ38 via UK distributor Thomas Jacks, which it sells for £2,649.95. Highland Outdoors has loaned us an ATN Mars 4 4.5-18x which retails at £4,080. It’s no surprise that many of the big names in IR are also players in the thermal space. The simple fact is that if you can’t see anything through your thermal, there’s probably nothing to be seen. However, unlike IR, a thermal scope will home in on anything with a pulse, even when it’s hidden by light undergrowth.
There’s no denying the fact that a thermal image, even in a top-end product, takes a bit of getting used to. But then again, I’m sure dedicated lampers would argue that IR is a needless expense too. Having spent many hours with the products in last month’s test, I’d have to acknowledge there being some truth to that argument. Many will argue that going thermal is unnecessary and that IR scopes are more than up to the task when it comes to airgun hunting. Although prices are slowly coming down, it’s fair to say that in general, thermal technology demands deeper pockets. In this issue we’re examining thermal scopes. Last month we looked at some of the best infrared (IR) scopes on the market. However, although many airgun species are more active at night, hunting them is likely to involve an investment in specialist gear. With winter upon us and the nights drawing in, hunting for most means going out after dark.
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