Pulsar Talion XQ38 Review Including a Coyote Hunt: KC Ep.46

I do love the audio that Pulsar has built right into their units ! Why the rest of the industry hasn’t caught up yet puzzles me.
I also like the ease of maneuvering through Pulsars menus and control of the scope ! Also like the fact I can add a battery pack without voiding the warranty.

Now if they would just add a couple more years onto their warranty, lol !!!
 
Originally Posted By: Pa. MickWill the Pulsar Talion work as a hand held scanner ? If so what suggestions as to how to hold it, carry it. I use an old Pulsar hd 19a which has a 1/4” hole with camera strap that I have fastened to bino straps that works very good. The Talion is a good weapon mounted option. Like any glass-scope design, it could be used for scanning but wouldn't be ideal because the weight is distributed so far forward. It would be very fatiguing to use this in this manner, but I am sure people will do it. It would be similar but still not as conducive as holding a spotting scope. If someone wants to mount this on a tripod, etc maybe but there are better options for this. There is a reason not many people use a glass scope as a spotting scope or as pair of binos or monocular. I talk about this in my review which can be read here.

Originally Posted By: Pa. MickIf I remember correctly Korey you used a scanner with a hand hold of some sort ?? I mount all my scanners on a selfie stick. This takes a great deal of weight off your shoulder. Here is an example of what that would look like with the Talion. Would this help, yes, and is it doable, yes. However, it wouldn't be a recommendation as a main purpose but in a pinch, yes it could work.

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Originally Posted By: ChrisLDMy back is always killing me towards the end of a stand from scanning… the selfie stick may be in my future lol It truly make a difference for me. For me personally, if someone took away my thermal scanner, I would most likely quit nighttime coyote calling.

I am not one of those people who says people have to do what I do. There are lots of things I do that are probably contrary to the norms of coyote hunting. For example, I sit on most of my nighttime coyote stands, while the majority most likely stand. I use very little distress in my calling where most people use a ton of distress, etc. Bottom line is I do what works for me.

I used to carry my scanner/selfie stick assembled out to each calling location. However, it was yet another thing to carry and I dropped and damaged a thermal scanner doing this. I now disassemble it after I have retrieved my coyotes after a stand and store it in my chest rig. I then put it back together when I get to my next stand. It may seem like a lot of work but using an Arca-Swiss plate/clamp combination makes this super easy. I can perform this task in a few seconds. If you have any questions, feel free to PM, and I will help in any way that I can.
 
I have that same selfie-stick on Korey's recommendation and it does make it less fatiguing imo. I installed a short length of rail to the top, and simply clamp my R25 Hogster to it. I drilled a hole in one end of that rail, installed a small loop of paracord, and clip it to my binocular harness to carry between stands. This way it's secure, and I can put it down in an instant and get on the rifle when it's time without finding a safe spot to lay it or stow it.
 
If a person doesn't need the additional battery that comes in the handle of the one I use, there are probably better options for selfie sticks. However, the bottom line is a selfie stick is a great option. I used to run it extended all the way down to my knee or ground, but for the last few years, I don't extend it nearly that far.
 
Originally Posted By: Pa. MickOk I’ve got to ask, lol ! What kind ( brand ) of selfie stick are you guys using ? Sorry about that. I thought someone had posted a link but no one had. This is the one I use. The main reason I use it is there is a battery inside the handle, so it can power any device that can be charged by a 5V USB. Other positives is the fact it is light and really inexpensive.

The biggest negative to this selfie stick in my opinion is it doesn't like to stay in position as it has no locking mechanism. This gets worse over time as it loosens up. I own several of these. There are quite a few options available if someone just wants a handle that delivers power. This can be used in that fashion as well and is the cheapest option I have found. I found another option I have on order and will post the results if it ends up being a decent option.
 
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