#Exile thermal scanner pro upgrade

The 19A has objective focus, ocular focus, contrast, and brightness along with three modes which is like the XQ23V and most of the other Pulsar thermal producs. My HD19A had a sharper focus than the XQ23. I could have gone to a cheaper Helion model but I wanted a specific field of view and the XP38 was the right choice for me.Ī little more than a month ago I ordered a Pulsar XQ23V with the thought of keeping my HD19A as spare or if someone who didn't have a thermal scanner was going with us. So, I went with a better quality thermal monocular.Īt $1400, the HD19a is almost 2.5x less than the Helion I am running, so that may be the biggest factor. But in reality, you are probably using the monocular 95% of the time and the actual scope only 5% of the time for calling coyotes. When I started I had an OK thermal monocular and a better thermal scope. When you add the ability to set the brightness, contrast and adjust for focus and diopter on the Helion (not sure of the HD19a) makes it a joy to use. Also, the OLED screen vs LCD seems to be much easier on my eyes. It worked, but my eyes got so fatigued using it because everything seemed a bit blurry and out of focus. I owned a FLIR Scout III 640 for awhile before this. However, due to the clarity of the Helion, you will know which is nice. With the clarity of this unit, the identification is also way beyond probably what you need if you are only talking 200 yards. The range of detection with the Helion is almost beyond belief.

I realize you were talking 200 yards or less, so that may make the HD 19a a much more reasonable choice. I have a hard time describing how good this thermal is.

I haven't run a Pulsar HD 19a so I can't compare.

#Exile thermal scanner pro upgrade

I almost sold mine but kept it because it would cost me another $1000 to upgrade and the 19A worked fine for me at 200 yards and less, under the right conditions detection is double that IMO. I think the used prices will drop even more now as guys upgrade to the Helion. I bought my HD19A on sale last year for just under $1700 from Optics Planet, so $1400 new is a great price, a few just sold used for that $$ price in the classifieds. The Helion line is the replacement, not sure which model corresponds to the 19A. I'm not looking for something for super long range. That's the best deal I've seen on that model! What's Pulsar's replacement model fo the 19A? I bought one when they 1st came out and it served me well. But it will scan great for you at Nighttime for Coyotes. On sale and there clearing out ( i think ? ) because Pulsar has a newer model out. They were Retailing out 1995-$ two years ago.

a good buy I see on amazon right now is the ( Pulsar HD 19a Quantum )