Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG60

This is a Comparison of what you should consider when looking at a Pulsar XG60

Are the comparable?

The Pantera 75 and is competing with the Pulsar XG60

The 480-50 Pantera is included as its of a similar optical magnification but is of course only running a 480 core – its here to represent what the dollar value is.

A 480 Core has 56% more resolution than a 384, while its still less than a 640 it will offer more magnification for the same size lens which enables you to see larger targets – watch the video to see.

While they are not in the same class – I would suggest you look more into it as the price difference is a lot of money and you could have a handheld and a scope with a lot of change

Price

Well there is no contest here – and no PARD is not a cheaper product it’s just better priced

And really for the differences in the actual specs there is a lot of difference in the price …

Eye Relief

Over 3 years ago PARD introduced the 100mm of eye relief – which has transformed shooting at night – its way more natural

Check out this video

https://youtu.be/WXRmT2YuE0M

Now some 3 years later, Pulsar has introduced super long eye relief of 65mm …

Eye relief is one of the biggest factors in how good a scope is to use in the field, no more pushing your eye up to it – 100mm is around where glass scopes sit for eye relief – more natural and easier to take a quick shot raise the rifle and shoot

Warranty

PARD Pantera’s have a 5 Year Warranty, Pulsar is a 3 Year Warranty

We are able to service and repair around 90% of items here in Whangarei – As to Pulsar, you’ll need to ask them that – but their website openly states “Warranty repairs undertaken by the factory can take between 8-12 weeks”

Thermal Cores

The Pantera 75 has a more sensitive core than the Pulsar and while the 480-50 is a smaller core you have to look at the dollar value too

480 Cores provide 56% more resolution which is huge and really closes the gap to a 640 without sacrificing optical magnification in a small lens.

Ignoring the 480 option as that’s about value – both scopes have similar cores

Optical Magnification

Both scopes offer nice high (for thermal) levels of optical zoom

The 480-50 is 3.3x which isn’t far behind, again its thinking about the Dollar value that I mention this as a choice

Have a look at this video

https://youtu.be/EgIzPm7z71I

Its about choosing a scope based on your needs

Laser Rangefinder

All models have an LRF and Ballistics

PARD introduced ballistics around 4 years ago, now Pulsar has followed suit last year

Batteries

Pard uses the very common 18650 battery that for good version is around $40 and available in most places, Pulsar uses its own expensive batteries and a internal version (1 year warranty on them too)

Weight

At 1.14 kg vs 945 there is some extra fat to carry even with the larger lenses – the 480-50 of course is a lot lighter and smaller at some 681g if that is an issue.

Info and Prices taken from Pulsars Websites NZ and International 12-3-2025