Pulsar Thermal Accessories and Add-Ons

A mount is how a Pulsar attaches to a rifle, helmet, or front optic, and it is the accessory most likely to make or break your setup. For riflescopes, use the rings or picatinny mount matched to your device body and tube so the unit sits at the right height and holds zero. For clip-on attachments, a quick-detach adapter clamps to the front of a day scope and lets you move the thermal between rifles without tools. Pulsar designs clip-on attachments to come off their adapter and transform into a standalone thermal imager in seconds, with no tools required, so the adapter you choose defines how fast that swap is. Buy the adapter sized to your day scope's objective; a loose or mismatched clamp is the usual cause of shifting point of impact.

If you run a Krypton or Proton front attachment, the Pulsar 3x20 B monocular is the single accessory that unlocks handheld use. It attaches to the attachment by bayonet connector and gives a clean 3x magnified view for scanning, so the same thermal core you mount ahead of a day scope becomes a pocket observation device. Pulsar notes the 3x20 B weighs less than 100 grams and that its optical scheme delivers full diagonal visibility of the Proton and Krypton displays, so you see the whole frame rather than a cropped center. A dedicated mechanical part lets you fine-tune the screen position within the monocular's field of view. For anyone with a clip-on, this turns one device into two jobs.

A neck strap is the least glamorous and most used accessory. Pulsar's strap is built so you can carry the monocular and a clip-on attachment together in the field, keeping both at hand during a stalk instead of digging through a pack. A padded case protects the lens and electronics in transit, and a wrist lanyard guards against drops when you are glassing one-handed. None of these change performance, but they keep an expensive device safe and ready, which is why most owners add them early.

Some Pulsar bodies accept swappable or add-on objective lenses that change magnification and detection range; match any lens to your specific model rather than assuming cross-compatibility. An IR illuminator is a night-vision accessory, not a thermal one - thermal sensors see heat and do not need added light, so skip IR unless you also run a digital night-vision device. Helmet and roof mounts exist for hands-free observation and vehicle scanning; these are niche, and most hunters never need them. When in doubt, confirm fitment against your exact model before buying, and check the current price on Amazon. See the batteries and chargers guide for the power side of your kit.

Source: Pulsar 3x20 B Mount (Krypton/Proton) on Amazon