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Trail 3 LRF XQ50
Key specs
- Resolution
- 384×288 px
- Hog ID
- 322 yd
- Field of view
- 7.5°
- Weight
- 24.7 oz
- Base mag
- 3.5×
- Display
- 1920×1080
- Laser rangefinder
- Built in
Pulsar’s European-built families differ in shape and power. Each brings its own mix of sensors, lenses and rangefinders.
For each Pulsar scope, we average the prices of all scopes from other brands with the same sensor class, primary lens size and built-in rangefinder status. We calculate its percentage difference from that average, then average those percentages. Each qualifying Pulsar scope counts equally.
A scope needs at least 2 competing scopes to count. They may come from the same other brand; each distinct scope contributes one price. Matching these specifications does not establish equal image quality or features.
Prices are saved new-item or sale listings confirmed in stock, recorded within 30 days of 2026-10-20. 17 of 18 scopes have an eligible price. Missing prices are excluded. Availability can change.
Brands can have different scopes in their comparisons, so these percentages are not a direct ranking of brand prices.
640-class · 35 mm · No rangefinder
This scope: $1,899.
Average matching price: $3,332.
Included in the headline.
384-class · 35 mm · No rangefinder
This scope: $2,000.
Average matching price: $1,697.
Included in the headline.
384-class · 38 mm · No rangefinder
Excluded: no eligible saved price for this scope.
640-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder
This scope: $4,700.
Average matching price: $4,008.
Included in the headline.
640-class · 60 mm · Rangefinder
This scope: $4,399.
Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.
1280-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder
This scope: $4,250.
Average matching price: $4,330.
Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.
1280-class · 60 mm · Rangefinder
This scope: $4,995.
Average matching price: $6,063.
Included in the headline.
640-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder
This scope: $3,400.
Average matching price: $4,008.
Included in the headline.
640-class · 60 mm · Rangefinder
This scope: $4,399.
Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.
384-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder
This scope: $2,199.
Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.
640-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder
This scope: $2,800.
Average matching price: $3,768.
Included in the headline.
640-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder
This scope: $2,300.
Average matching price: $3,768.
Included in the headline.
384-class · 35 mm · No rangefinder
This scope: $1,600.
Average matching price: $1,697.
Included in the headline.
384-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder
This scope: $2,000.
Average matching price: $2,680.
Included in the headline.
640-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder
This scope: $3,000.
Average matching price: $3,768.
Included in the headline.
640-class · 50 mm · No rangefinder
This scope: $3,000.
Average matching price: $3,768.
Included in the headline.
384-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder
This scope: $3,000.
Excluded: fewer than 2 competing scopes with eligible prices.
640-class · 50 mm · Rangefinder
This scope: $3,350.
Average matching price: $4,008.
Included in the headline.
Brand picks
Compare Pulsar’s picks across three sensor tiers. The scores, specifications and prices show what changes as you move up. Explore the Buying Guide for the tradeoffs across brands.
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Picks use the highest HuntGrade score in each sensor tier. Stars compare specifications across the full catalog. Hog identification distances are calculated estimates.
Product line decoder
Compare Pulsar’s lenses, displays, rangefinders and power options. Open a family to see its exact scopes and prices.
| The family | Sensor +Lens optionsSensor width (px) + available lenses (mm) | DisplayResolution in pixels | RangefinderBuilt in | BatteryListed runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3843550 6405060 10245060 | 1440×1080384 / 640 px sensors 1024×768640 / 1024 px sensors 2560×2560640 / 1024 px sensors | 7 of 11varies by scope | Internal + removable APS27–10 h | |
Thermion 2 scopes11 configurationsCompare the exact configuration, display and rangefinder in each scope below. 384-class35 mm Thermion 2 XQ35 PROKey specs
384-class50 mm Thermion 2 XQ50 PROKey specs
384-class50 mm Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 PROKey specs
640-class50 mm Thermion 2 XG50Key specs
640-class50 mm Thermion 2 XP50 PROKey specs
640-class50 mm Thermion 2 LRF XG50Key specs
640-class50 mm Thermion 2 LRF XP50 PROKey specs
640-class60 mm Thermion 2 LRF XG60Key specs
640-class60 mm Thermion 2 LRF XP60Key specs
1280-class50 mm Thermion 2 LRF XL50Key specs
1280-class60 mm Thermion 2 LRF XL60Key specs
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384-class not offered 64050 1024-class not offered | 1024×768 | None | Internal APS5 + removable APS2/APS36 h | |
38450 64050 1024-class not offered | 1920×1080 | Included | LPS7i10 h | |
3843538 64035 1024-class not offered | 1440×1080384 / 640 px sensors 1024×768384 px sensors | None | APS 5T9 h | |
Compare the exact configuration, display and rangefinder in each scope below.
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A shared sensor class doesn’t establish the same image quality. Open a family for its exact scopes and feature differences.
Configurations come from our saved product catalog. Sensor columns use actual horizontal pixel counts; a shared resolution does not establish equal image quality. Runtime bars share a 12-hour scale on this page. The lighter segment shows the range within a family; an asterisk means runtime is missing for some scopes. Runtime depends on operating conditions and is not a HuntGrade test result. Mixed battery or display configurations are identified at scope level. Prices show confirmed in-stock offers from our saved retailer data; scopes without one show “Check availability”. Stars compare specifications across the full catalog. Hog identification distances are calculated estimates. Switchable lens positions are recorded for AGM Clarion. Open a scope for its specifications and source links.
Behind the brand
The people
Pulsar belongs to Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, headquartered in Lithuania. The group traces its history to 1991 and created the Pulsar brand in 2009, around the Digisight N550 digital night-vision scope.
The hardware
Pulsar says its products are developed, designed and manufactured in Europe. Our component research attributes the thermal sensors in these scope families to Lynred.
Manufacturing location and sensor source describe different parts of the product. Compare the complete optical configuration as well.
After the sale
Pulsar’s U.S. support and warranty process is separate from the international terms. Registration and product generation can affect coverage.
Confirm your exact scope’s term and any registration extension through U.S. support.
Group history, location and European manufacturing statement checked September 11, 2026. U.S. warranty context and Lynred attribution follow the existing dossier and product catalog.
21 retailers list 18 of the 18 Pulsar scopes in our catalog. See who carries the lineup and how often each store has the lowest listed price.
Typical listed price gap for Pulsar: $1,200 between the lowest and highest store prices.
Saved listings include out-of-stock scopes; lowest-price counts use offers recorded as available and include ties. EuroOptic and Scopelist count as one store.