Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP60: A Comprehensive Review

The Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP60 trades the HD resolution of the XL60 for the highest thermal sensitivity in the family. Its 640×480 sensor uses a 17-micron pixel pitch and a system NETD below 18 mK. In plain terms, it separates tiny temperature differences better than any other model here, which is exactly what you need on a mild, wet night when a warm animal barely stands out from wet ground.

The long F60/1.1 lens gives strong reach, with 3-24x magnification and detection to 2,000 m. In thick fog the XP60 keeps a usable image where sight and lamps fail. In open fields, it identifies game well at range, though the XL60 pulls ahead on raw detail.

The built-in 800 m rangefinder and ballistic calculator handle distance and holdover, the 50 Hz display stays smooth, and battery life runs up to 11 hours, the longest in the range. If your hunting takes place in fog, rain, and cold, the XP60 is the smart pick.

Key features and specifications

Real-world hunting scenarios and use cases

Cheaper scopes produce a flat, grainy image on damp, foggy nights when the temperature difference between the animal and the ground is minimal. The XP60 pulls the fox or boar out of that murk. For hunters in maritime and upland climates, this sensitivity is worth more than extra pixels, because a clean image you can act on beats a sharper image you never get in bad weather. (see thermal imaging for hunting guides)

Which Thermion 2 LRF is best for foggy, wet conditions?

The XP60. Its sub-18 mK NETD gives the strongest low-contrast performance in the line, so it holds the cleanest image in fog, drizzle and damp cold. Choose the XL60 instead only if you need maximum long-range detail on clearer nights.