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SeaPickle
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Can’t help on boat batteries in cold because my boat lithium is only a week old however I do have an electric (72v lithium) dirt bike that I thermal hunt with. I’ve hunted in sub 32 temps plenty of times. Battery performance was likely slightly decreased but hardly noticeable. My hunting buddy’s bike gives him an error beep/code when it’s below 32 but it still works. Mine has always functioned as normal.
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re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?
Posted by SeaPickle on 11/14/25 at 4:32 pm to Rantavious
something is happening because we are up 36 cents AH :nana:
re: Rifle tripod
Posted by SeaPickle on 10/29/25 at 3:39 pm to Skeeterzx190
re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?
Posted by SeaPickle on 9/25/25 at 3:24 pm to donRANDOMnumbers
I’d like to see it but the link isn’t working
Eta: You edited as I posted.
Eta: You edited as I posted.
re: 2025 F150 vs Sierra
Posted by SeaPickle on 9/15/25 at 8:53 am to GREENHEAD22
It’s not my GMC but a friend of mine. His issues were for the turbo failing, catalytic converter failing, a valve was stuck causing motor to over heat and shut down. All issues related to the emissions system
Another friend has the same truck same year and no issues.
Another friend has the same truck same year and no issues.
I had a ‘13 5.0 that I traded in with 250k miles. Never had any issues.
Currently have a ‘21 3.5 ecoboost with 92k miles. No issues yet. The 3.5 can run circles around my 5.0 in regards to towing.
A buddy of mine has the gmc 3.0 diesel 2023 and it’s spent 6 months in the shop so far. Another buddy with the same truck seems to have no issues. The 3.0 is amazing with mpg which is very tempting if they can iron out the ongoing issues
Currently have a ‘21 3.5 ecoboost with 92k miles. No issues yet. The 3.5 can run circles around my 5.0 in regards to towing.
A buddy of mine has the gmc 3.0 diesel 2023 and it’s spent 6 months in the shop so far. Another buddy with the same truck seems to have no issues. The 3.0 is amazing with mpg which is very tempting if they can iron out the ongoing issues
re: Looking for recs on thermal binoculars
Posted by SeaPickle on 8/7/25 at 3:28 pm to LoneStarTiger
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because that's what I was told to look for
Fair enough, i guess.
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that's primarily what these will be used for
Binos only have one side for imagery and the other is the laser range finder which add cost if you dont need it
The telos XP50 monocular will have the same image and can be bought w/o LRF. The telos is literally 1/2 of a binocular
Id get the Merger XP50 binos or telos XP50 mono. Superior imagery for gathering cool footage. The XT50 is great but i find its not as crisp as the XP which is crazy because the sensor resolution is 2x the XP. I guess is an algorithm issue
Also, the merger NXP50 is a thermal / digital day time combo. you can expland your footgate to digial daytime imagery too.
Pulsar merger series. Your budget will be your limitation.
Why do you want thermal binos? IMO, there are better alternatives to binos for what most use thermal binos for. I thermal hunt weekly and I don’t have a use for them other than to gather cool footage for pulsar.
I have used the merger XP50, XL50 and I’m currently demo-ing the XT50.
IMO the XP and XL are better than the XT (regardless of sensor resolution). Their 385 resolution binos (XQ) will be on par with every other brand mentioned even if the others are 640. Pulsar is untouched in high resolution binos.
Monoculars do the same as binos with less weight and footprint. That’s an options to save some cash.
Why do you want thermal binos? IMO, there are better alternatives to binos for what most use thermal binos for. I thermal hunt weekly and I don’t have a use for them other than to gather cool footage for pulsar.
I have used the merger XP50, XL50 and I’m currently demo-ing the XT50.
IMO the XP and XL are better than the XT (regardless of sensor resolution). Their 385 resolution binos (XQ) will be on par with every other brand mentioned even if the others are 640. Pulsar is untouched in high resolution binos.
Monoculars do the same as binos with less weight and footprint. That’s an options to save some cash.
Yall go check out Infected Outdoors I’m part of that team and it’s all thermal hunting with footage we get. I’m the only Louisiana guy but the channel is based out of Texas
re: Transducer working about 50% of the time.
Posted by SeaPickle on 7/29/25 at 8:20 am to Fishinguy3527
My boat is 9 years old and this year I’ve installed my 3rd transducer. I’ve never had them go out like this but it is electronic so it happens. The first two would lose bottom (3 dashes) randomly then catch bottom then on then off. Didn’t matter water depth or anything else. Before this started they worked 100% of the time - stationary, idle and WOT.
My first two were cheap basic lowrance transducers. The new one is a 3-1 sidescan/downscan so hopefully it lasts longer.
Make sure you have 100% power shut off via perko switch. It if is pinging on cement it can damage them - so I’ve heard.
My first two were cheap basic lowrance transducers. The new one is a 3-1 sidescan/downscan so hopefully it lasts longer.
Make sure you have 100% power shut off via perko switch. It if is pinging on cement it can damage them - so I’ve heard.
re: Hornady Frontier 5.56: Any issues for any O.B. baws?
Posted by SeaPickle on 7/19/25 at 9:56 am to lsufan9193969700
Could be. Clean the gun and try again. Might be a gas issue or simply your setup doesn’t like those.
re: Hornady Frontier 5.56: Any issues for any O.B. baws?
Posted by SeaPickle on 7/19/25 at 8:27 am to lsufan9193969700
I shoot about 2000 rounds of this a year, 75gr. No issues. Very accurate. My hunting buddy shoots the same but 68gr
What grain are you shooting? We built the same gun and mine didn’t chamber the 68gr very well so I went to 75 and it’s perfect.
Is the gun new?
Different manufacturers - different pressures. You might be unger gassed for the frontier but just fine for the others
What grain are you shooting? We built the same gun and mine didn’t chamber the 68gr very well so I went to 75 and it’s perfect.
Is the gun new?
Different manufacturers - different pressures. You might be unger gassed for the frontier but just fine for the others
There’s always an excuse to find lol I noticed this trend when I forget to turn on the scope before getting to the range.
That’s good but there is one issue with that. Make sure you have the scope on for 5-10 minutes (longer if it’s colder) before shooting. I’ve noticed that the thermal sensor needs to heat up or it will be off zero some until it heats up. Might not matter at close range but 200yds and out it will matter. When I say off zero I mean the grouping will be 2” at 100yds instead of 1” until it warms up. You have to remember you are dealing with digital optic.
You are better off putting it in stand by mode until you’re ready to shoot.
You are better off putting it in stand by mode until you’re ready to shoot.
All thermions take the same aps 3/2 batteries. Pulsar is proud of that system and it isn’t going away anytime soon. That older XG50 will go through batteries faster than the new models so you definitely need them.
When I say the xg50 is a turd, I mean in respect to other pulsar models. It's still way above lesser brands like agm, atn and other cheap scopes that people buy because they are cheap.
Sorry. Typo, turD
XG50 has a 40mK sensor sensitivity. The least sensitive thermal sensor of all the scopes mentioned.
This rating means how fine of a difference in temps the sensor can display. The lower the number the more sensitive or how small of a temp difference the sensor can pick up. Helps with the detail and sharpness of the image
XG50 40mk
XG60 25mk
XP50 25mk
XP60 18mk
Pulsar has netd and snet - netd is native sensor sensitivity and snetd is system netd (after algorithms). Above is snetd values (recalling from memory here but they should be close)
XG50 has a 40mK sensor sensitivity. The least sensitive thermal sensor of all the scopes mentioned.
This rating means how fine of a difference in temps the sensor can display. The lower the number the more sensitive or how small of a temp difference the sensor can pick up. Helps with the detail and sharpness of the image
XG50 40mk
XG60 25mk
XP50 25mk
XP60 18mk
Pulsar has netd and snet - netd is native sensor sensitivity and snetd is system netd (after algorithms). Above is snetd values (recalling from memory here but they should be close)
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t is the difference in the XP and XG models?
Wel the basic specs I will list below but if you don’t know what 17 vs 12 micron is then the below will mean nothing to you so I’ll add a brief level 2 explanation
XP50 - 50mm objective 640 resolution 17 micron 2x base mag
XP60- 60mm objective 640 resolution 17 micron 3x base mag
XG50 - 50mm objective 640 resolution 12 micron 3x base mag
XG60 - 60mm objective 640 resolution 12 micron 4x base
XP has a more sensitive thermal sensor but the XG 12 micron will hold image resolution better as you zoom to higher magnification
The new 60 series have a much better display screen than the 50 series that keeps a wide FOV with a higher basemag.
As someone who thermal hunts a lot more than most, the XG50 is a turd. All of the 60 series scopes are a home run. I’ve used the XG60 and own the XL60. I’ve owned the XP50 and used the XG50.
re: Thermals...School Me
Posted by SeaPickle on 4/25/25 at 11:25 am to bootlegger
See my post above. Yall didn’t miss out on some new scope for cheap
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Also what’s you favorite settings to get the best image for scanning open fields at long distances.
Technically I run a helmet mounted thermal to scan. I’m only in my scope when I need to ID past 6-700yds or it’s time to shoot.
It’s a 640res 12 micron 1x thermal scanner. I use it to drive the dirt bike from property to property and through fields.
Quality optics are what you need to ID far, not the cheap shite most people push on here
The XG50 is not an upgrade from the XP50. That xp50 T2 (I’ve owned two of them) gives an unreal image. It’s a more sensitive thermal sensor than the XG50. Only downside is that the xp50 is a 17micron so image retention when zooming it not great.
The xg50 is discontinued, that’s why it’s cheap, I never liked its image either.
Technology is always changing. Waiting might not the thing to do. This year pulsar release the 60 line up. The XP60, XG60 and XL60. I’ve used the XG60 and it’s a huge improvement over the XG50. It’s great for long range at 4x base and 12 micron. I may grab one as a back up scope/coyote scope at the end of this year.
I own the XL60. 1024 res 12 micron at 2.5x base. Great middle ground for 80yrd pig groups and 300yd coyotes. and superb image rentention for long range.
XG60 and XL60 I have no issue ID dogs/deer/pigs at 1000yds. Technically no settings help you ID further, that comes with time in the scope. You can try the ultra contrast setting to get object more contrast but personally I don’t think it makes much difference. More resolution and a 12 micron scope will help you more than settings
I have no used the XP60 but it’s has the same sensor as the XP50 so it can only be great.
All 60 series have the biggest and highest resolution display screen so you feel even more zoomed in.
The XP50, XL50 and XG50 are discontinued and replaced by the above 60 series.
The xg50 is discontinued, that’s why it’s cheap, I never liked its image either.
Technology is always changing. Waiting might not the thing to do. This year pulsar release the 60 line up. The XP60, XG60 and XL60. I’ve used the XG60 and it’s a huge improvement over the XG50. It’s great for long range at 4x base and 12 micron. I may grab one as a back up scope/coyote scope at the end of this year.
I own the XL60. 1024 res 12 micron at 2.5x base. Great middle ground for 80yrd pig groups and 300yd coyotes. and superb image rentention for long range.
XG60 and XL60 I have no issue ID dogs/deer/pigs at 1000yds. Technically no settings help you ID further, that comes with time in the scope. You can try the ultra contrast setting to get object more contrast but personally I don’t think it makes much difference. More resolution and a 12 micron scope will help you more than settings
I have no used the XP60 but it’s has the same sensor as the XP50 so it can only be great.
All 60 series have the biggest and highest resolution display screen so you feel even more zoomed in.
The XP50, XL50 and XG50 are discontinued and replaced by the above 60 series.
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