Thread: Thermal imagers/scopes

Hi there, I’m quite interested in purchasing a handheld unit for spotting game, possibly a scope. Does anyone use there thermal scope for spotting or is it a pain lifting the rifle up to scan all the time? Pulsar seem to be the pick of the bunch out there, does anyone use the guide510 what are they like? Or other similar units
Would buying new be the way to go, or can you trust secondhand units these days if you can get them at a good price?
Looking for something that can detect maybe out to 600m and clearly identify to maybe 200m.
Just interested in your thoughts on what’s good and what to stay away from.
Thanks