Identifies a hog at 150 yd26° apparent FOV — how big the view looks
The Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XR50 ranks #32 of 80 640-class scopes on image: class-typical image at a class-typical price — image scores bunch tight in this class, so what separates scopes is features and price, not sensor (image 75, class median 73; $4,199.99 against $3,994). The same Lynred core sits in the Pulsar Talion XG35 at $2,199.97 — the extra $2,000 here buys the 50mm lens and the rangefinder. At 24.69 oz it's 9 oz lighter than the class-typical scope, and the 5-year warranty follows the scope through a resale.
Computed by comparing this scope against its own siblings on the board — same sensor and lens held equal. Refreshed with every catalog update.
+$201 of packaging on the same picture
Same 640×480 sensor and 50 mm lens as the Thermion 2 XG50 at $3,999. The extra buys a sharper screen (1024×768 → 1920×1080) and a rangefinder — not detail at distance. One caveat: Pulsar prints ≤40 mK on the cheaper one and ≤18 mK here — a tighter factory tuning of the same sensor, not a different part.
Compared with Pulsar Thermion 2 XG50 ($3,999) · sensitivity figures here include our estimates
The going rate
Priced right at the going rate for its build.
Every dot is the street price of a scope built like this one — same sensor class, a similar lens, rangefinder built in.
Each dot is a 640-class scope: image score up, street price across, dot size = objective lens. The shaded corner is the best-value zone — the most picture for the least money. This scope is outlined in black.
Through this scope, for real
Recorded through the Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XR50 by reviewers and owners. Video compression softens the picture — the eyepiece shows more detail than the upload.
Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50 versus Trail 3 LRF XR50
Direct comparison of both Trail 3 configs — foxes, rabbits, deer.
Pulsar Trail 3 LRF Review — first impressions of XR50 and XQ50
Technical Specifications
Image
Resolution640×480
Pixel pitch12 µm
NETD (sensitivity)~40 mKour estimate — nobody publishes one
Objective lens50mm
Base magnification3×
Field of view8.8°
Digital zoom3x-24x
Display resolution1920×1080
Refresh rate50 Hz
Handling
Weight25 oz
Runtime~10 hrs
BatteryLPS7i pack (removable)
Laser rangefinderBuilt in
SealingIPX7
Warranty
Term5 years
TransferableYes
Product
BrandPulsar
Sensor coreLYN-640x480-12
FoundryLynred
MSRP (USD)$4,200
Where to Buy
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◆ Our pick
MidwayUSA$4,200
Tied for the lowest price at $4,200.
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