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Jules Whicker

A long-time contributor on shooting optics and technology, Jules Whicker has written for Gun Mart since 2016, covering shotguns, rifles, airguns, thermal imaging and night vision, along with reports from major shooting shows such as The Game Fair and The Stalking Show. His reviews and features draw on his own experience in the field across game shooting, decoying and clay shooting.

189 articles on Gun Mart

Rifle Scopes

Pixfra Volans V850 LRF Review: A Smart Digital Day/Night Scope

The new Pixfra Volans V850 LRF digital riflescope combines day and night versatility, advanced controls, and accessible pricing, as tested by Jules Whicker

3 Oct 2025
Rangefinders

Pixfra Taurus T650 LRF Review: AI-Enabled Thermal with Ballistics

Jules Whicker checks out Pixfra’s innovative Taurus T650 LRF, an AI-enabled clip-on with integrated rangefinding, precise ballistic solutions, and a knock...
17 Sep 2025
Shows

Game Fair: Top Guns and Gear from Ragley Hall

Jules Whicker gives us his favourite finds from the 2023 Game Fair at Ragley Hall.

2 Sep 2025
Thermal Imaging

Pixfra Sirius S650D Thermal Monocular Review: Doubly Sirius

Jules Whicker gets to grips with Pixfra’s most ambitious thermal spotter yet: the dual focus Sirius S650D

7 Jul 2025
Thermal Imaging

PIXFRA PEGASUS PRO P650 THERMAL RIFLESCOPE

Jules Whicker tests the P650 and reckons Pixfra’s AI upgrades make their Pegasus Pro thermal riflescopes an even smarter buy

9 Jun 2025
Thermal Imaging

PULSAR THERMION 2 LRF XP60 THERMAL RIFLESCOPE

Jules Whicker checks out Pulsar’s latest laser-rangefinding thermal riflescopes – they’re bigger, but are they better?

15 Apr 2025
Monoculars

PIXFRA SIRIUS S635 AND ARC A419 LRF THERMAL MONOCULARS – Getting Sirius!

Jules Whicker tries out a brace of thermal monoculars from Thomas Jacks’ affordable Pixfra brand

7 Apr 2025
Thermal Imaging

PULSAR TELOS LRF XQ35 THERMAL MONOCULARChoose wisely

Jules Whicker checks out the Pulsar Telos LRF XQ35 thermal spotter, the entry-level model in a uniquely upgradeable range

13 Jan 2025
Binoculars

HIKMICRO HE25L MULTI-SPECTRUM BINOCULAR

Take four devices into the field? Jules Whicker suspects HikMicro’s multi-spectrum Habrok HE25L binoculars may be all you really need

12 Dec 2024
Thermal Imaging

PULSAR AXION COMPACT XG30 THERMAL MONOCULAR

Jules Whicker spends some quality time with Pulsar’s brand-new Axion Compact XG30 thermal monocular

11 Nov 2024
Thermal Imaging

PIXFRA PEGASUS P435 THERMAL RIFLESCOPE

Jules Whicker reckons Pixfra’s new Pegasus thermal riflescopes offer a compelling combination of quality, performance, and value

22 Oct 2024
Shooting Equipment Reviews

AIMPOINT ACRO S-2

After a long-term test, Jules Whicker writes up Aimpoint’s impressive and unique Acro S-2 red dot shotgun sight

7 Oct 2024
Thermal Imaging

PIXFRA MILE 2 THERMAL MONOCULARS

Jules Whicker tries out a brace of compact Mile 2 thermal monoculars from Thomas Jack’s affordable Pixfra brand

4 Oct 2024