Thermal & Night Vision Optics | Fluffy Bunny Tactical

Thermal & night vision specialists · South Africa

See what the dark is hiding.

Thermal imaging, night vision and hard-use gear from Pulsar, HIKMICRO, Acebeam and more, picked by people who actually go out after dark.

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Thermal vs night vision

They solve different problems. Thermal finds the animal. Night vision shows you exactly what it is.

Feature	Thermal	Night vision
How it works	Thermal Reads heat given off by animals, people and objects	Night vision Amplifies available light or uses an infrared illuminator
Total darkness	Thermal Works with zero light	Night vision Needs some light or an IR illuminator
Detection	Thermal Warm targets stand out instantly, even partly hidden in grass	Night vision Targets must be in line of sight and lit
Identification detail	Thermal Shapes and outlines, less fine detail	Night vision Real texture and detail, closer to a normal image
Fog, dust and light cover	Thermal Copes better in haze, smoke and light vegetation	Night vision Blocked by fog, dust and dense cover
Daytime use	Thermal Works day and night	Night vision Digital day/night models also work in daylight
Budget	Thermal Higher investment	Night vision Usually the more affordable entry point

Our take

Scan with thermal, confirm with night vision. Starting with one? Choose thermal for finding game, night vision for budget and clear identification.

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Two systems. Pick your side of the night.

Pulsar and HIKMICRO lead the thermal market. Start with the brand, then drill into the device that fits how you hunt.

Pulsar

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European-engineered thermal with long detection ranges and the Thermion, Telos and Merger lines.

HIKMICRO

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Feature-packed thermal and day/night optics with strong value at every price point.

Field manual

Which thermal fits your hunt?

Three form factors, three jobs. Most hunters end up with a handheld for spotting and a scope for the shot.

Monocular

Best for: scanning and spotting on foot

Light, one-handed and quick to raise. The easiest first thermal and the one you'll carry everywhere.

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Binocular

Best for: long glassing sessions

Two eyes open means less fatigue and better depth. Many add a laser rangefinder for exact distances.

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Riflescope

Best for: identifying and taking the shot

Mounts on your rifle with a ballistic reticle. Look for one-shot zeroing and good recoil rating.

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Compare every model

Every Pulsar and HIKMICRO unit we stock, side by side and sorted by price. Pick a budget, then tap a model for full specs.

All Under R30k R30k–R60k R60k–R100k R100k+

Model	Price	Sensor	Lens	NETD	Detection	Rangefinder
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Lynx LE10 3.0	R 11,210	256×192 · 12 µm	10 mm	<20 mK	500 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Lynx LE15 3.0 Handheld Thermal Monocular	R 14,130	256×192 · 12 µm	15 mm	<20 mK	750 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Lynx LH15 3.0 Handheld Thermal Monocular	R 19,270	320×240 · 12 µm	15 mm	<18 mK	750 m	—
Pulsar Pulsar Axion Compact XQ19	R 19,999	384 × 288 · 17 µm	19 mm	<25 mK	750 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Lynx LH19 3.0 Handheld Thermal Monocular	R 23,560	384×288 · 12 µm	19 mm	<15 mK	900 m	—
Pulsar Pulsar Axion XQ30 Pro	R 24,599	384×288 · 17 µm	30 mm	<25 mK	1,050 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Lynx LH25 3.0 Handheld Thermal Monocular	R 26,920	384×288 · 12 µm	25 mm	<15 mK	1,200 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Lynx LH35 3.0 Handheld Thermal Monocular	R 29,170	384×288 · 12 µm	35 mm	<15 mK	1,800 m	—
Pulsar Pulsar Axion XG30 Compact Thermal Monocular	R 29,999	640×480 · 12 µm	30 mm	<40 mK	1,300 m	—
Pulsar Pulsar Axion Compact XG35	R 35,999	640×480 · 12 µm	35 mm	<40 mK	1,750 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Lynx LQ35 3.0 Handheld Thermal Monocular	R 37,030	640×512 · 12 µm	35 mm	<15 mK	1,800 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Lynx LQ35L 3.0 Handheld Thermal Monocular	R 42,630	640×512 · 12 µm	35 mm	<15 mK	1,800 m
Pulsar Pulsar Oryx LRF XG35	R 47,499	640×480 · 12 µm	35 mm	<40 mK	1,800 m
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Falcon FQ35 2.0	R 50,340	640×512 · 12 µm	35 mm	<15 mK	1,800 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Condor CQ35L 2.0	R 55,690	640×512 · 12 µm	35 mm	<15 mK	1,800 m
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Falcon FQ50 2.0	R 57,840	640×512 · 12 µm	50 mm	<15 mK	2,600 m	—
Pulsar PULSAR TELOS LRF XP50	R 59,499	640×480 · 17 µm	50 mm	<18 mK	1,800 m
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Condor CQ50L 2.0	R 63,200	640×512 · 12 µm	50 mm	<15 mK	2,600 m
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Falcon FQ50L 2.0	R 69,670	640×512 · 12 µm	50 mm	<15 mK	2,600 m
Pulsar Pulsar Telos XL50	R 74,999	1024×768 · 12 µm	50 mm	<40 mK	2,300 m	—
Pulsar Pulsar Telos LRF XL50	R 79,999	1024×768 · 12 µm	50 mm	<40 mK	2,300 m

21 models. Prices are live; specs are taken from manufacturer sheets, so always check the product page.

All Under R30k R30k–R60k R60k–R100k R100k+

Model	Price	Sensor	Lens	NETD	Detection	Rangefinder	Multispectral
Hikmicro HIKMICRO HE25L 2.0 Habrok 4K 5.5-22X60 Multi-Spectrum Binocular	R 35,900	256×192 · 12 µm	25 mm	<35 mK	1,200 m
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Habrok HH35L multi-spectrum binocular	R 53,070	384×288 · 12 µm	35 mm	<20 mK	1,800 m
Pulsar Pulsar Merger LRF XP35	R 57,999	640×480 · 17 µm	35 mm	<25 mK	1,350 m		—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Habrok 4K HQ35L 5.5-22x60 multi-spectrum binocular	R 74,050	640×512 · 12 µm	35 mm	<20 mK	1,800 m
Pulsar Pulsar Merger Duo NXP50 Multispectral Binocular	R 83,999	640×480 · 17 µm	50 mm	<25 mK	1,800 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Habrok Pro HQ50L Multi-Spectrum Binocular	R 89,770	640×512 · 12 µm	50 mm	<15 mK	2,600 m
Pulsar Pulsar Merger LRF XL50 Thermal Imaging Binoculars	R 104,999	1024×768 · 12 µm	50 mm	<40 mK	2,300 m		—
Pulsar Pulsar Merger LRF XT50	R 134,999	1280×1024 · 12 µm	50 mm	<40 mK	2,300 m		—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Habrok Pro HX60LS Multi-Spectrum Binocular (60 mm lens)	R 139,150	1280×1024 · 12 µm	60 mm	<15 mK	3,100 m
Pulsar Pulsar Symbion LRF DXT50	R 149,999	1280 × 1024 · 12 µm	50 mm	<35 mK	2,300 m

10 models. Prices are live; specs are taken from manufacturer sheets, so always check the product page.

All Under R30k R30k–R60k R60k–R100k R100k+

Model	Price	Sensor	Lens	NETD	Detection	Rangefinder
HIKMICRO HIKMICRO HIKTac TC19 Tactical Thermal Sight	R 15,700	256×192 · 12 µm	19 mm	<18 mK	900 m	—
HIKMICRO HIKMICRO HIKTac TC19L Tactical Thermal Sight	R 20,190	256×192 · 12 µm	19 mm	<18 mK	900 m
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Thunder TE19 2.0	R 21,410	256×192 · 12 µm	19 mm	<35 mK	1,000 m	—
HIKMICRO HIKMICRO NEOS NH25L Thermal Riflescope	R 26,030	320×240 · 12 µm	25 mm	<18 mK	1,200 m
HIKMICRO HIKMICRO NEOS NH35L Thermal Riflescope	R 38,140	384×288 · 12 µm	35 mm	<18 mK	1,800 m
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Thunder TH35P 2.0	R 46,230	384×288 · 12 µm	35 mm	<20 mK	1,800 m	—
Pulsar Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro	R 49,999	384 × 288 · 17 µm	35 mm	<25 mK	1,350 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Thunder TQ35 2.0	R 58,420	640×512 · 12 µm	35 mm	<20 mK	1,800 m	—
Pulsar Pulsar Krypton 2 FXG50	R 64,999	640 × 480 · 12 µm	50 mm	<40 mK	2,300 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Thunder TQ50 2.0	R 65,900	640×512 · 12 µm	50 mm	<20 mK	2,600 m	—
Hikmicro HIKMICRO Stellar SH50L 3.0 Thermal Image Scope	R 67,330	384×288 · 12 µm	50 mm	<15 mK	2,600 m
Pulsar PULSAR THERMION 2 LRF XQ50 PRO	R 68,499	384×288 · 17 µm	50 mm	<25 mK	1,800 m
Hikmicro Stellar SQ35L 3.0 (Laser Range Finder)	R 80,800	640×512 · 12 µm	35 mm	<15 mK	1,800 m
Pulsar Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP60	R 93,999	640×480 · 17 µm	60 mm	<25 mK	2,000 m
Pulsar Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG60	R 93,999	640×480 · 12 µm	60 mm	<40 mK	2,800 m
Hikmicro Stellar SQ50L 3.0 (Laser Range Finder)	R 94,260	640×512 · 12 µm	50 mm	<15 mK	2,600 m
Pulsar Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60	R 134,999	1024×768 · 12 µm	60 mm	<35 mK	2,800 m
Hikmicro Stellar SX60LS 3.0 (Laser Range Finder)	R 139,720	1280×1024 · 12 µm	60 mm	<18 mK	3,100 m

18 models. Prices are live; specs are taken from manufacturer sheets, so always check the product page.

Spec sheet decoder

Sensor resolution: 384 or 640 pixels wide. More pixels means a sharper image and more detail at distance.
Lens (mm): Bigger lens, longer reach and higher magnification, but a narrower field of view.
NETD (mK): Thermal sensitivity. Lower is better, especially in rain, fog and humid bushveld nights.
LRF: Built-in laser rangefinder. Gives exact distance to your target with one button.

Kit for the rest of the mission

Predator callers
Flashlights
Optics
Firearm maintenance

The precision setup

Precision is not about one distance or one kind of hunt. It comes from a system that works together, from first sighting to the shot to recovery.

Scope

Schmidt & Bender 3-18x42 Meta FFP SBX 0.1 mrad Riflescope

First focal plane, 0.1 mrad: your holds stay true at every magnification.

R 83,499.00

Handheld

HIKMICRO Condor CQ35L 2.0

Thermal spotting with a built-in rangefinder, so you know the distance before you dial.

R 55,690.00 – R 61,259.00

Electronic ear pro

Earmor M31 Plus Electronic Hearing Protection Headset - Black

Cuts the muzzle blast while keeping commands and the bush audible.

R 1,699.00

Torch

Acebeam L19 2.0 LED Tactical Long-Range Flashlight - 2200 Lumen (NEW)

Long-throw tactical torch for spotting, recovery and the walk back.

R 2,499.00

Mount

Spuhr QDP-3046 30 mm Cantilever Scope Mount, 34 mm Height

Spuhr 30 mm cantilever mount: locks the scope to the rifle and holds zero.

R 11,999.00

Thermal riflescope

PULSAR THERMION 2 LRF XQ50 PRO

A dedicated thermal riflescope with a built-in rangefinder, for precise shots after dark.

R 68,499.00

Full setup from

R 223,885.00

Six parts, one precision system. Need a different tube size, reticle or budget? We will spec it with you.

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Delivery across South Africa

Tracked shipping to your door, wherever your hunting is.

Genuine, warranty-backed stock

Sourced through official channels, so your manufacturer warranty counts.

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Not sure which unit fits your budget or terrain? Ask us before you buy.

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See what the dark is hiding.

Thermal vs night vision

Two systems. Pick your side of the night.

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