anyone own or try out the fxq50? just wondering about the scope attachment method and overall thoughts and opinions.
Im seriously considering buying one.
Im seriously considering buying one.
Night Vision fxq50 - opinions
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When I was at Shot, Pulsar had one on display, mounted on dayscope.
I didnt get the chance to investigate how the day scope mount to FXQ was
configured.. nor did I personally attach and remove the thermal from the day optic.
Next year at Shot I will throughly test out these things.
Points of interest on the FXQ units that I noted:
They (FXQ):
*are 384 resolution currently, and that was a detraction for me
*run on 123 batteries, not the pulsar rechargeable pack (IPS5/10)
capable of using outboard power bank, yes..
*the display is in green, more similar to NV than thermal likeness
*the mount system is specific to Objective lense physical size, meaning you
would have to predetermine dayoptic OBJ size.. and would need to purchase additional
(If possible) adapter mounts to use other size OBJ day optics
*3x(FXQ38) and 5x(FXQ) are the listed maximum day optic power ratings
I don't know how Pulsar determines this and at what point of blurry.. they
cut off the top end limit. But this is a variable that anyone as a buyer should
investigate and test in person.
*Pulsar states you can remove and reinstall the unit and maintain zero.
*Pricetag is up there close with Trail Xp series. For me, I choose going with the Trail
over the FXQ because of the 640 image.. but I understand the desire and attributes
that come with a thermal clip on.
I'd love to try a FXQ out in the field, to get some real live data on how it performs.
I would definitely recommend trying out one before buying.. and also trying a quality
640 thermal also, if you haven't.. beforehand.. so you can judge for yourself what
Image and performance your money is buying.
Below is a pic of Pulsar's Shotshow booth demo unit.
I didnt get the chance to investigate how the day scope mount to FXQ was
configured.. nor did I personally attach and remove the thermal from the day optic.
Next year at Shot I will throughly test out these things.
Points of interest on the FXQ units that I noted:
They (FXQ):
*are 384 resolution currently, and that was a detraction for me
*run on 123 batteries, not the pulsar rechargeable pack (IPS5/10)
capable of using outboard power bank, yes..
*the display is in green, more similar to NV than thermal likeness
*the mount system is specific to Objective lense physical size, meaning you
would have to predetermine dayoptic OBJ size.. and would need to purchase additional
(If possible) adapter mounts to use other size OBJ day optics
*3x(FXQ38) and 5x(FXQ) are the listed maximum day optic power ratings
I don't know how Pulsar determines this and at what point of blurry.. they
cut off the top end limit. But this is a variable that anyone as a buyer should
investigate and test in person.
*Pulsar states you can remove and reinstall the unit and maintain zero.
*Pricetag is up there close with Trail Xp series. For me, I choose going with the Trail
over the FXQ because of the 640 image.. but I understand the desire and attributes
that come with a thermal clip on.
I'd love to try a FXQ out in the field, to get some real live data on how it performs.
I would definitely recommend trying out one before buying.. and also trying a quality
640 thermal also, if you haven't.. beforehand.. so you can judge for yourself what
Image and performance your money is buying.
Below is a pic of Pulsar's Shotshow booth demo unit.
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I've used scope/objective attachment with ATNs and Armasights. it sort of works, but it is not ideal. Mine kept coming loose. I called Leupold, the day scope maker and explained the situation and asked what the torqueage range I could use on the objective/bell scope mount. This was a L&S Mk4 3.5-10x TMR. Leupold said 25-30 i/p ... So I tried 25 and the clipon held on fine.
However, after six months, the object mount cracked and the clipon fell off. Fortunately I was in the house and it fell on the rug. It cost $99 to replace it. I called ATN and they said "no no no" do not torque, only use hand tight. I replied I had tried that for six months and the clipon kept coming loose (this was before the six months I torqued it to 25). ATN said, "we have better results with rail mounting."
So, except for a brief experiment, mounting an apollo to the objective bell, I have never used scope/objective bell mount since. But use rail mount instead. KSE told me there is a way to rail mount the pulsar thermal clipons, but I haven't seen anything official about that.
I think @killswitchengage has tested one of these, so if he doesn't jump in and comment, you could PM him.
However, after six months, the object mount cracked and the clipon fell off. Fortunately I was in the house and it fell on the rug. It cost $99 to replace it. I called ATN and they said "no no no" do not torque, only use hand tight. I replied I had tried that for six months and the clipon kept coming loose (this was before the six months I torqued it to 25). ATN said, "we have better results with rail mounting."
So, except for a brief experiment, mounting an apollo to the objective bell, I have never used scope/objective bell mount since. But use rail mount instead. KSE told me there is a way to rail mount the pulsar thermal clipons, but I haven't seen anything official about that.
I think @killswitchengage has tested one of these, so if he doesn't jump in and comment, you could PM him.
