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Thermal scopes, monoculars, binoculars and clip-on units from Pulsar, HikMicro, Guide, Nocpix, RIX, ThermTec, ATN, DNT and Burris. Thermal has become the default tool for serious feral control in Australia because it reads heat rather than light, so it works in total darkness, through light scrub and dust, and on the nights pigs, foxes, rabbits and deer actually move.
Two numbers get quoted most and neither tells the whole story on its own. Sensor resolution, typically 384x288 or 640x512, sets how much detail the image holds. The objective lens is what drives detection distance: a 25mm lens suits close scrub work with a wide field of view, 35mm covers most general pest control, and 50mm and up is what you want for open country and long identification ranges. NETD indicates thermal sensitivity in poor contrast, but image processing has just as much say in the final picture. Models with a built-in laser rangefinder add one-press ranging and a ballistic solution.
A sensible first purchase is a handheld monocular for scanning, then a dedicated thermal scope or clip-on once you know how you hunt. All units are genuine Australian stock with full manufacturer warranty. Call the Roseville store if you want a straight comparison between two models before you spend the money.
Buying Thermal Optics in Australia
- PricesThermal monoculars from $659 (RIX Pocket K2), Pulsar Axion from $1,699, Zeiss DTI from $2,178; thermal rifle scopes from $1,599 (HikMicro NEOS NE25), Pulsar Thermion 2 from $3,999; thermal binoculars and LRF flagships to $9,799 (Pulsar Merger LRF XT50).
- Availability176 thermal and night-vision optics listed, 77 available now; Pulsar (20 of 28), Zeiss (7 of 7), ATN (7 of 7), RIX (6 of 6) and Nocpix (13 of 25) are the best stocked, HikMicro and Guide mostly to order.
- DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689
Common questions
Do I need a licence to buy a thermal scope in Australia?
No. Thermal and night-vision optics are not licensed items in NSW or elsewhere in Australia and can be bought by anyone; the rifle they are fitted to is licensed in the normal way. Magnum Sports ships thermal optics Australia-wide.
What is the best thermal scope for pig and fox hunting in Australia?
For most properties a 384 sensor with a 35 mm lens, such as the Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro ($3,999), HikMicro Stellar SH35 ($3,499) or Nocpix Bolt L35R ($3,600), identifies a fox to about 300 metres and a pig further. For long paddocks step up to a 640 sensor and 50 mm lens such as the Thermion 2 XP50 Pro ($4,399) or Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50 ($4,299).
Thermal monocular or thermal scope: which should I buy first?
A monocular. It finds animals from the vehicle or on foot, works for scanning without pointing a rifle at anything, and can be used by anyone. A Pulsar Axion Compact XQ19 ($1,699), Zeiss DTI 1/25 ($2,178) or RIX Pocket K3 ($1,399) covers most farm scanning; add a thermal scope or a clip-on once you know how far you shoot at night.
Is hunting with thermal at night legal in NSW?
On private land with the landholder's permission, yes; there is no NSW restriction on thermal or night hunting for feral animals on private property, and it is the standard method for pig, fox and wild dog control. Hunting on declared public land is governed by NSW DPI conditions and night hunting is generally not permitted there. Other states differ, so check before you travel.
Which thermal optics are in stock?
Available today: most of the Pulsar range (Axion Compact, Telos, Thermion 2, Trail 3, Talion, Oryx, Krypton 2 and Merger LRF), all listed Zeiss DTI and DTC models, the ATN ThOR 6, Binox 6 and BlazeHunter, RIX Pocket, Stride and Titan, Nocpix Lumi, Bolt, Mate, Quest and Vista, Burris H19 and H35 handhelds and the HikMicro NEOS, Falcon FH35, Habrok 4K and Stellar SH35. Other HikMicro and Guide models are ordered from the distributor.
Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed September 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.
