Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50: Release Date, Price & Specs
The Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50 release date, MSRP price, specs and shipping status. A new thermal from Pulsar for 2026.
When can I buy it?
Now. It is shipping. Maker site lists it as available, checked Oct 16, 2026. Stock varies by retailer and region.
- Is It Shipping?
- Shipping Maker site lists it as available, checked Oct 16, 2026
- MSRP
- $3,199.97
- Announced
- Jan 20, 2026
- Category
- Thermal
MSRP is the manufacturer's price from the cited source; street prices vary.
Image: Pulsar (https://pulsarnv.com/products/trail-3-lrf-xq50-thermal-riflescope)
The Trail 3 LRF XQ50 brings Pulsar's Trail 3 platform and a built-in laser rangefinder to a lower price, with a 384x288 sensor rated under 15 mK NETD.
Why it matters
Hog and predator hunters get a ranging thermal scope that keeps a usable image in humidity and light rain.
Key specs
| Sensor | 384x288, 17 µm |
|---|---|
| NETD | <15 mK |
| Magnification | 3.5-14x |
| FOV | 7.5° |
| Detection | 1,800 m (1,968 yd) |
| LRF | 1,200 m |
| Battery | LPS7i quick-change, up to 10 hr |
| Recoil rating | 6,000 J |
Status history
On 2026-10-16 the Pulsar store page showed $3,199.97 and 'Sold out'. Shipping status should be rechecked. The Announced URL is the Thermion row's source and was not fetched for this item; the original TFB source returns 404.
Who it's for: Hog, predator and night hunters, and anyone who scans for heat signatures after dark.
Compare with
Similar new releases at a similar price, from our database:
| Product | Status | MSRP | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50 (this page) | Shipping | $3,199.97 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| ATN TICO 6 640 | Shipping | $2,995 | May 4, 2026 |
| ATN BinoX 6 Dual 640 | Shipping | $2,895 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| AGM Global Vision Rattler V3 LRF 50-640 | Shipping | $4,394.50 | Jan 20, 2026 |
FAQ
- When was the Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50 released?
- Pulsar announced it Jan 20, 2026. Its status is Shipping as of our check on Oct 16, 2026.
- How much does the Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50 cost?
- The manufacturer MSRP is $3,199.97, per our cited source. Street prices may be lower.
- When does the Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50 ship?
- It is shipping now, per our latest check. Stock varies by retailer.
- Where can I buy the Pulsar Trail 3 LRF XQ50?
- We last saw it at Brownells. Check the maker page for authorized dealers.
Status and prices come from cited sources. How we verify.
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