Best thermal under $10K? Need recommendations.

[Metzger]

I am looking for a thermal for a rifle, I am currently looking at the MK3 60mm. Is there anything better that may be coming in 2018?

 

[geo4061]

I do not know about the best or the MK3. I can tell you the REAP IR is amazing. It's small, light weight, and will easily identify deer, hogs, and coyotes at over 400 yards day or night.

 

[Metzger]

30 minutes after posting this i ordered a MK3 60mm

 

[geo4061]

I think it's a great thread. I would like to know the answer my self. So please, any one who can ad info please do.

 

[canderson]

I don't have any experience with MK3 but I friend recommended FLIR PTS 233. I bought one. It compares to more expensive units. I am very satisfied. I haven't shot with it yet....

 

[BBGunny]

What are the price(s) for what is mentioned above?

 

[geo4061]

$7899 for the Reap at Optics Planet.

 

[Metzger]

I paid 7200 for the mk3 60mm at buds guns with code gun.deals

 

[geo4061]

Metzer please give us a review on the mk3 when you get a chance. Will it perform as well or better than the Reap. 400 plus yard absolute ID day or night.

 

[Georgiashooter]

I'm not affiliated with third coast thermal, but cliff cheadle is very helpful on helping choose the best thermal for your needs and price range. He also beat every other price I got on my mkII 20mm. I've used several different thermals and the IRD, now trijicon i blv, have been the cream of the crop

 

[MagMan]

Any review yet. Chomping at the bit. Would prefer to make one purchase.

 

[Wheeler co]

Wake up you guys. Curious minds want to know the pros and cons before we buy one. Anybody got the Pulsor Apex XX 50a for $2500?

 

[Bowfisher]

The Pulsar Apex is a good unit. I have a Trail XQ 50. The Pulsars don't have the native zoom power that an IR Hunter Mk III has, but can be zoomed up. Mine has the Picture in Picture function.

IME, more native zoom is needed than what most thermals offer..for yote hunting, at least how I do it. Most thermal users are pig hunters, shooting running pigs after the first shot, so they like the FOV, and less zoom.

A great way to do it is to scan with the thermal and shoot with a 6X NV scope, works very well.

My Trail, which ins't the high resolution, can spot yotes at half mile. I can see field mice at 100yds, it's that good. It's not a Trijicon, but for the money the Pulsars are great, IMO.

 

[Zen Archery]

Anything by Trijicon w/ 12 Micron 640x480. Clearest, crisp, sharpest thermal I've been behind.