Pulsar Introduces the Thermion 3 LRF, Its Third-Generation Thermal Riflescope

Pulsar has introduced the Thermion 3 LRF, the company's third-generation thermal riflescope, with a substantial upgrade to sensor resolution, rangefinding range, and display technology. The scope is offered in two configurations — the flagship XT60 and the XR60 "Long Reach" model — both housed in a traditional 30mm tube format. RECOIL magazine published a first look on November 2 and Attackcopter covered the launch on November 4.

The XT60 runs a 1,280 by 1,024 HD microbolometer sensor at 2–24× magnification, while the XR60 steps down to a 640 by 480 next-generation sensor and extends magnification to 4–40× to maximize the optic's reach at distance. Both models share a 60mm F1.0 objective lens and a 2,560 by 2,560 AMOLED display, a step up from the OLED panels used in the Thermion 2 family. The housing is IP67-rated aluminum alloy compatible with standard 30mm rings.

The integrated laser rangefinder reaches 1,200 meters — roughly 1,312 yards — a jump from the approximately 800-meter capability of the Thermion 2 LRF generation. For thermal detection, Pulsar lists the XT60's reach at 3,100 meters against a man-sized target, extending well past the practical engagement range of most centerfire rifle platforms and putting distant hogs, coyotes, and predators within the detection zone before they're within range.

Both models include 128GB of internal storage and recoil-activated video recording that captures footage automatically on the shot without requiring manual input. Connectivity covers 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth for pairing with Pulsar's Stream Vision 2 app and Stream Vision Ballistics, the company's integrated ballistic calculator. The Thermion 3 LRF is manufactured in Europe and covered by Pulsar's five-year warranty.

Pricing reflects the upgrade: the XT60 carries a $6,699.97 MSRP and is currently listed for pre-order, while the XR60 follows at $4,699.97. For comparison, Pulsar's Thermion 2 XP50 Pro launched in the low-to-mid four-thousand-dollar range, making the flagship XT60 a step up for shooters prioritizing the 1280-resolution sensor advantage for positive target identification at distance.

The LRF designation has been part of the Thermion family since the second generation, but the extended 1,200-meter range on the Thermion 3 narrows the gap between the integrated rangefinder and what a dedicated handheld unit can achieve. For hunters running nocturnal predator, hog, or long-range precision work, having that capability built into the thermal reduces kit complexity and shortens decision time when a shot opportunity is brief.

The Thermion 3 LRF targets the premium tier of the hunting and tactical thermal market. Comparable thermal riflescopes with integrated rangefinding from FLIR and AGM occupy similar or higher price points, though with different sensor architectures and magnification ranges. Pulsar's U.S. operations are headquartered in Southlake, Texas. Full retail availability for both models beyond the XT60 pre-order stage had not been announced as of this report; authorized dealers are expected to list both configurations as production ramps up in the coming weeks.