Hunting

Pulsar's Thermion 3 LRF Thermal Scope Extends Rangefinder Reach to 1,312 Yards

November 8, 2026

Pulsar has released the Thermion 3 LRF, the third generation of its thermal riflescope built to look and handle like a conventional day scope, according to a company announcement published by Hunting Life. It comes in XT60 and XR60 versions.

Key points

  • Rangefinder: The built-in laser rangefinder now reads out to 1,312 yards (1,200 meters), up from about 875 yards on the prior generation, and returns readings faster.
  • XT60: The flagship pairs a 1280 x 1024 HD sensor with 2-24x magnification and a 14.6-degree field of view.
  • XR60: This version uses a newer 640 x 480 sensor and 4-40x magnification, which Pulsar says suits open fields and longer distances.
  • Shared hardware: Both have a 60 mm F1.0 objective lens, a 2560 x 2560 AMOLED display, a standard 30 mm tube for conventional rings, a user-replaceable battery and an IP67-rated aluminum alloy housing.
  • Extras: Recoil-activated video saves to 128 GB of internal storage, a ballistic calculator is built in, and Stream Vision 2 lets owners manage footage and settings from a phone or tablet. The scope is made in Europe and has a five-year warranty.

Quick take

Pulsar calls the new generation "Perfected" and says the changes grew out of customer feedback and field use, aimed at range, image detail, controls and battery life while keeping the familiar format. No prices were given. Pulsar says both models will be sold through its authorized dealers.

Read the full story at Hunting Life.