Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60: A Comprehensive Review
The Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60 sits at the top of the Thermion 2 LRF line. It pairs an HD 1024×768 microbolometer (the heat-sensing chip inside a thermal scope) with a fast F60/1.1 lens, so you get the most detail this range offers. That resolution matters most at distance. Where a 640 scope shows a warm blob at 400 m, the XL60 shows shape and posture, which is what lets you tell a boar from a deer before you commit.
The 12 micron pixel pitch (the size of each sensor pixel, smaller means more detail per lens) and low system NETD (thermal sensitivity in millikelvins, lower is cleaner) hold that image together in poor conditions. In thick fog and drizzle, the picture stays readable when contrast is low. Across open fields the 2.5-20x magnification and 2,800 m detection give you reach, and the wide 11.7-degree field of view still lets you find game fast.
The built-in laser rangefinder reads distance to 800 m, accurate to about a meter, and the ballistic calculator turns that number into a corrected aiming point. On a 50 Hz display the image stays smooth as you track. Recoil-activated recording saves every shot to 64 GB. This is the XL60’s job: maximum detail and confident ranging at the far edge of ethical shooting.
Key features and specifications
| Technical specification | Field performance value |
|---|---|
| Sensor resolution | HD 1024×768 (sharpest detail at range) |
| Pixel pitch | 12 microns |
| System NETD (thermal sensitivity) | Below 20 mK, clean image in fog |
| Objective lens | F60 / 1.1 |
| Magnification | 2.5-20x |
| Field of view | 11.7 degrees |
| Frame rate | 50 Hz, smooth on moving game |
| Detection range | Up to 2,800 m |
| Laser rangefinder | Built-in, up to 800 m (±1 m) |
| Ballistic calculator | Yes (Stream Vision Ballistics) |
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours, hot-swappable |
| Recoil rating / protection | .375 H&H, IPX7 waterproof |
Real-world hunting scenarios and use cases
Picture a still, foggy morning over open ground. A large animal moves at the far tree line, well past 300 m. On a lower-resolution scope it is a soft smear. On the XL60 you read its outline, range it at 340 m with one press, and the ballistic calculator lifts your point of aim for the drop. For long-range fox and boar work in big fields, the XL60 is the tool that turns a maybe into a clean, confident shot. It is heavier and pricier than the 640 models, so it earns its place when your shots are genuinely long.
How far can the Thermion 2 LRF XL60 detect and identify game?
It detects a large heat source up to 2,800 m. Identification is closer, but the HD sensor stretches that identification distance further than any 640 model in the range, which is the main reason to choose the XL60 over the XP or XG.
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