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Thermal scopes

Thermal riflescopes for hogs and predators after dark.

Our picks

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AGM Rattler V2 25-256

$795.00 ~$691.65 with ALLBLK

Approx. sale if code ALLBLK (~13% off) applies Nov 2–4. Code via OpticsPlanet, verify at checkout

Price checked 10/30 · OpticsPlanet

256x192 thermal sensor at an entry price for close hog work.

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Pulsar Talion XQ35 Pro

$1,999.97 ~$1,739.97 with ALLBLK

Approx. sale if code ALLBLK (~13% off) applies Nov 2–4. Code via OpticsPlanet, verify at checkout

Price checked 10/30 · OpticsPlanet

2.5-10x thermal riflescope with a 35mm lens for predators at calling range.

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Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro

$2,499.97 ~$2,174.97 with ALLBLK

Approx. sale if code ALLBLK (~13% off) applies Nov 2–4. Code via OpticsPlanet, verify at checkout

Price checked 10/30 · OpticsPlanet

2.5-10x, 384 sensor, 50 Hz in a classic 30mm-tube scope body.

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Best value

Lower-cost alternatives if the picks above are over budget.

Best value

CVLIFE BearPower 25mm 384x288 Thermal Rifle Scope

CVLIFE price: about $1319.99

384x288 sensor, 1-8x digital zoom, built-in video.

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Best value

DNT ThermNight TNC225R Multispectral Scope

DNT Optics price: about $1329.99

Thermal plus night vision with laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator.

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Compare our picks

Specs from our pick cards and the OpticsPlanet product feed. Prices as shown on each card (checked 10/30).
PickTierSensorMagnificationNotesPriceBuy
AGM Rattler V2 25-256Good256x192, 50 Hz25 mm lensEntry price for close hog work$795.00 → ~$691.65 with ALLBLKCheck price at OpticsPlanet
Pulsar Talion XQ35 ProBetterSee maker page2.5-10x35mm lens, ten reticles$1,999.97 → ~$1,739.97 with ALLBLKCheck price at OpticsPlanet
Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 ProBest384x288, 50 Hz2.5-10xClassic 30mm-tube scope body$2,499.97 → ~$2,174.97 with ALLBLKCheck price at OpticsPlanet
CVLIFE BearPower 384Best value384x2881-8x digital25mm lens, built-in videoabout $1319.99Check price at CVLIFE
DNT ThermNight TNC225RBest valueThermal plus night visionSee maker pageLaser rangefinder, ballistic calculatorabout $1329.99Check price at DNT Optics

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