Pulsar Talion XQ35 Pro Thermal Scope

The Talion is a stand-alone thermal riflescope, meaning you mount it on a dedicated rifle and zero it once, the same as any optic. That separates it from a front clip-on attachment, which rides ahead of your day scope and needs no re-zero. The Talion is the right call for a hunter building a committed night rifle on a budget - typical work is coyotes, hogs, and other predators at moderate range where a 384x288 (XQ) sensor is plenty.

Two variants anchor the line. The XQ35 Pro pairs a 35mm objective with 2.5-10x magnification, while the XQ38 steps up to a 38mm lens for a bit more reach. Both share the same housing and sensor class, so the choice is mostly about field of view versus a little extra range.

The Talion is housed in a lightweight but rugged magnesium-alloy body with an IPX7 waterproof rating. Published specs rate it to resist high-caliber recoil, including 12GA, 9.3x64, and .375 H&H, so it is not limited to light varmint calibers. A night-time focus feature adds a fin lever on the housing ridge set to the 76-yard focal point, which lets you adjust focus by feel without taking your eye off the target - handy when an animal is moving in the dark.

For aiming flexibility it offers ten reticle shapes in nine color modes plus picture-in-picture, and it records photo and video onboard. A multi-point prism mount helps hold precise positioning on the rifle.

Think of the Talion as the practical floor of Pulsar's scope range. Step up to the flagship Thermion when you want a 640x480 sensor, a traditional 30mm tube, or variants with in-scope ranging and a day channel. Consider the Trail if a built-in laser rangefinder is a priority. If you would rather keep your current day scope and simply add thermal, a Krypton 2 clip-on avoids buying a second optic. See all dedicated options on the thermal riflescopes hub.

Source: Pulsar Talion XQ35 Pro Thermal Riflescope on Amazon