Tech Savvy Optics

04/28/2026

Pulsar Thermion XG50 – BAE Core – Like New – $2,500

Took this in on trade and it’s in excellent, like-new condition. Fully functional and ready to go.

Highlights:

* 640 BAE Systems core (U.S.-made sensor)
* One of the few older units with a BAE core + color palettes
* ~3x base magnification
* Dual power system: internal battery + removable APS battery
* Wi-Fi, video recording, and audio recording
* Full feature set – you’re not missing anything

Condition:

* Glass is clean
* Housing is clean
* Looks like it’s never been hunted with

Included:

* Low rings
* One tall APS battery
* Charging cradle + cable
* Eyecup

Notes:

* No factory warranty remaining
* Priced accordingly

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This was a $6,000 unit new and still delivers excellent performance.
Great option for someone wanting BAE image quality without paying new-unit pricing.

$2,500 – first “I’ll take it” gets it

📍 Local pickup available or can ship
💵 Cash / ACH preferred (add 3.5% for card/PayPal)

03/07/2026

https://youtu.be/h89LMDdtLx0

In this video we go in-depth and explain everything related to night vision and thermal sights for low light or night environments. We explain the difference...

02/12/2026

🔥 FOR SALE: iRay MK2 RH50R Thermal Scope

💰 $3,999 – Cash / ACH / Wire
📦 Free shipping or local pickup in Denton, TX at Tech Savvy Optics

Selling a trade-in iRay MK2 RH50R in excellent condition.

Details:
• iRay MK2 RH50R
• Trade-in unit
• Removed, cleaned, inspected, and verified fully functional
• Factory warranty valid through May 2029
• ADM QD mount included
• Original factory mount included
• Original box & all factory accessories included
• Clean objective and ocular glass

Solid unit with long factory warranty remaining, ready to go!

02/05/2026

Hot take 🔥
Two thermals can have the same resolution and perform very differently in the field.

Lens quality, processing, refresh behavior, and firmware matter a lot more than most people realize.

If you’ve run multiple thermals — what surprised you the most once you actually hunted with them?

👇👇 Drop real-world experiences, not brochure specs.

01/31/2026

🔥 FOR SALE: iRay MK2 RH50R Thermal Scope

💰 $4,300 – Cash / ACH / Wire

Selling a trade-in iRay MK2 RH50R thermal scope in excellent working condition.

Details:
• iRay MK2 RH50R
• Trade-in unit
• Removed, cleaned, inspected, and verified fully functional
• Factory warranty valid through May 2029
• ADM QD mount included
• Original factory mount included
• Original box & all factory accessories included
• Clean objective and ocular glass (see photos)

📍 Local pickup at Tech Savvy Optics – Denton, TX
📦 Shipping available at buyer’s expense

❌ No trades

Solid unit with long factory warranty remaining — ready to go.

📩 PM if interested
✅ Serious buyers only

12/26/2025

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12/24/2025

Bench work, not guesswork.

This PVS-14 battery pack came in with intermittent power — a common failure point that can end a night fast if it’s not addressed correctly. Careful inspection, proper repair, and verification on the bench before it ever goes back in the field.

This is the part of night vision ownership you don’t see online — but it’s what keeps gear reliable when it matters.

Open After Dark.

12/24/2025

One of our favorite hunters (Keith) just dropped this absolute tank of a boar minutes ago.
Night work done right.

12/23/2025

Genuine question for the group.

Helmet-mounted thermals and handheld thermals get lumped together a lot, but in my experience they serve very different purposes.

For me, these are like knives:
you don’t butcher a cow with a butter knife—and you don’t spread butter with a boning knife.

Helmet-mounted
• Excellent for hands-free movement and navigation
• Situational awareness while walking, stalking, or working
• Not something I personally want to scan with for long periods

Handheld
• Purpose-built for extended scanning
• Better ergonomics and fatigue management
• Where most target detection actually happens

Both have a place. One isn’t “better” universally—it’s about using the right tool for the job.

So what’s your preference right now?
• Helmet-mounted
• Handheld
• Both — depending on the mission

And more importantly… why?

12/22/2025

What matters MORE to you in a thermal?

🔹 Image clarity
🔹 Reliability
🔹 Ease of use
🔹 Battery life
🔹 Customer support
🔹 Price

You only get to pick TWO.

Drop your answers in the comments — I’m curious where people actually land, not what marketing says.

12/21/2025

🔥 RH25 V2 – TRADE-IN UNIT 🔥
📍 Local Pickup – Denton, TX

RH25 V2 trade-in unit with over 4.5 years of factory warranty remaining.

Includes:
• AC-52 Picatinny mount
• All factory accessories ( QD mount, charger, case, batteries, eyecups, thermal target)
• Normal cosmetic wear
• Fully functional

💲 $3,900

Payment:
Zelle, Apple Pay, Venmo, Wire
Credit Card / PayPal (+3.5%)

📍 Local pickup in Denton, Texas

Solid opportunity to save on a proven thermal platform with long warranty coverage remaining.

📩 Message me if serious — priced to move.