Thermal monoculars offer incredible versatility, especially as backup optics to dedicated thermal scopes, giving night hunters the flexibility of leveraging a separate, freestanding optic for estimating ranges, making positive target identifications, and scouting, scanning, and even tracking. 

Models like the PULSAR thermal Oryx LRF XG35 are among the best in the industry. This short post will take a closer look at some of the value this monocular delivers. 

Power, Precision, Handheld Intuition

The heart of this PULSAR thermal monocular is a 640x480 12μm thermal sensor with a NETD rating of 40mK or better, and a frame rate of 50Hz. 

With its high frame rate, the Oryx delivers smooth, lag-free viewing, especially of moving targets, like hogs and predators, making it excellent for scanning and tracking. 

A Tough Housing

Being sensitive electronic optical devices, thermal scopes and monoculars can be a bit fragile. The PULSAR thermal Oryx, however, is made with a durable magnesium alloy housing and boasts an IP rating of IP67. It is durable enough to withstand temporary immersion in water and is fully sealed off against dust and other particulate matter. 

Long Battery Life 

The PULSAR Oryx XG35 thermal monocular is also built to deliver long hours of viewing in the field, and thanks to its dual battery system, with a 3200mAh internal battery and a removable, rechargeable 4900mAh battery, it can deliver up to 12 hours of battery life in the field. 

Crisp, Clear Sight Picture

In addition to the specifications already covered, this PULSAR thermal monocular also sports the benefit of AI image enhancement with a smoothing feature that delivers the finest details with little loss of clarity, for a seamless viewing experience that is second to none. 

Numerous Color Palettes Supported 

The PULSAR thermal Oryx supports 8 different color palettes, among them black hot and red hot, but most importantly, a red monochrome palette that helps preserve night vision in the eye you use to view the display, helping thereby to prevent night blindness, headaches, and other issues associated with the use of thermal optics.

Tons of Features

In addition to what has been covered here so far, the PULSAR thermal Oryx LRF XG35 also sports: 

• A 1500 meter laser rangefinder that makes it effortless to estimate distances in the field.
• A high contrast 1024x768 AMOLED display.
• Variable magnification up to 20x. 
• A convenient quick-access menu that allows for many different customization and display settings. 

Why a Thermal Monocular in the First Place?

If you already have a thermal scope and are wondering if the considerable expense of adding a thermal monocular like the Oryx is worth it, or if you are considering whether a monocular offers anything that binoculars offer, consider the following:

• Thermal monoculars serve as an important redundant backup to thermal scopes. 
• They can be used more independently of the rifle and more conveniently, especially for scanning and scouting. 

As far as binoculars are concerned, thermal monoculars like the Oryx are: 

• Smaller, lighter, and easier to pack and carry.
• Generally more affordable than binoculars. 
• Easier to use with one hand.
• And don’t require you to use both eyes, which can help preserve your night vision. 

These are just a few of the virtues of thermal monoculars like the Oryx, so if you are considering one, don’t discount the possibility until you give it its fair assessment. 

Where to Learn More About This PULSAR Thermal Monocular

Thinking you might be in the market for one of these PULSAR thermal monoculars? You can learn more at Dark Night Outdoors. If you have any questions about this or other models, or would like a personalized recommendation, get in touch with them at 309-781-8421 and they will be more than happy to help you out.

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