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Comparing it to my Pulsar Axion mono I have to say I like it more for the fact that the power starts out at 1.6 compared to 4. Which gives me a bigger field of view.
Things it doesnt have compared to my mono that I knew before buying it. Video, pictures, many different Hot displays. Can I get over not having video,,,maybe but like I said I knew this before buying it.
I ended up ordering the quick release mount because I believe the Core will be better at scanning while in the woods because of the low power rating of 1.6
Compared to my mono when it comes to adjusting to higher magnification. They both stink. They get to pixelated
Is it clear at the 1.6 magnification,,,yes. It should easily allow me shots out to 200yds
Am I happy with my purchase,,,YES,,,,Im very happy with the quality of the scope for what I paid and the specs look better than the lower cost ATN product,,,,plus Pulsars customer service is super. Ive had no problems but had questions,,Questions were answered in 2 days by email.
The only thing I'm not sure I can get over,, is something I knew it didnt have before I bought it,,,NO VIDEO :)
Love this unit. Its my first thermal. I purchased a Sightmark 320 RT mono and a Sightmark Photon RT scope first,,,,knowing that I wanted a thermal mono. Went out and used the nightvision and scored a fox on my second time out. Then my buddy stopped over to let me check out his fathers Pulsar thermal mono and I fell in love. Following week I purchased the Axion XM30 which is not the Key model but the model that can take video. First day I got it I went for a ATV ride with a buddy and we spotted 3 deer in the woods laying down that you couldnt see with the naked eye. Then that night I went coyote hunting,,,didnt call in any coyotes but did see a huge Racoon out in the middle of the field. I'm very happy with it or basically very happy with thermal in general. Night and day difference compared to Night Vision.
Ive only had it for a couple of hours but can honestly say it works better then the 400 dollar unit I owned made by the same manufacture. Its small, light weight and works great. That about describes it........