This week Jason and Hans release one of the most important reviews for 2021. One of the most anticipated reviews for literally the top thermal scope available in the US hunting market; the N-Vision Halo XRF. This scope needs very little description here, it speaks for itself, as does our review. This is a very serious scope for very serious hunters. If you're looking for the best of the best, this review is for you, don't miss it, this scope is unlike any other to ever be created and we don't ev...
Nov 18, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 185
On Episode 184 of the podcast Hans and Jason review the new AGM Rattler TS50-640 thermal rifle scope. This new AGM scope is the latest in the very popular Rattler series and their second addition in their high resolution 640x512 offerings. The TS50-640 is an excellent value at $4,495 and offers a 2.5x base magnification, video recording, picture in picture, multiple zeoring profiles and includes an American Defense Mfg. QD mount. If you're looking for a very affordable 640 resolution scope check...
Nov 11, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 184
Fall is one of the most beloved times of year for hunters for many reasons but deer hunters in particular get excited for their few short months of open season to hunt the big buck of their dreams. One thing that many hog and coyote hunters have learned is that many of their night hunting tools can actually be used during the day time to help them with success in their deer hunting adventures. Today Hans and Jason talk about how many digital NV optics can be used during the daylight for deer hun...
Nov 04, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 183
The name Bering Optics had become synonymous with the word "Hogster", which is the model name of 3 of the top selling thermal scopes on the market in the 384 resolution range. Now, Bering has a new model that's also poised to become a household name; introducing the Super Yoter. This is Bering's answer to the competition in the high resolution 640x480 class and they are coming in strong. The Super Yoter is a 3x base magnification, small compact design, amazing image quality and it comes in at th...
Oct 28, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Hans and Jason are back again this week with a show answering some common questions about the differences in the iRay Bravo and Bolt TL35 thermal rifle scopes. These two scopes are very similar but have their differences and Hans and Jason lay out the specs side by side and then explain the strong points of both models. Later in the show they offer their initial review of the new iRay ILR-1000 modular/add-on laser range finder for the iRay Rico MK1 thermal rifle scopes. They explain how the ILR ...
Oct 21, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 181
The Late Night Vision Show is back again with Breaking News! This time we invite Chase Stephens from Sightmark to share the news of a brand new digital night vision scope called the Wraith 4K Mini. This exciting new optic is like no other digital NV scope we’ve ever seen before. Check out this short news segment for all the info! If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need pre-purchase advice, check out https://outdoorlegacygear.com or give Jason & Hans a call at (877)35...
Oct 15, 2021•13 min
The continued growth of the thermal and night vision industry brings many exciting changes; new technologies, new features, better image quality and as we've recently seen, lower prices. This week, Jason and Hans review the new AGM Rattler TS35 640 thermal rifle scope that is truly the first of it's kind when it comes to high quality thermal optics....this is a 640 high resolution thermal scope for $3,9995! We've never reviewed a 640 resolution thermal rifle scope for under $5,000, much less for...
Oct 14, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 180
Episode 179 of The Late Night Vision Show is here and this week we continue with our Fall 2021 setup suggestions. This time around we discuss the best thermal monoculars for both hog and coyote hunting. With more handheld thermals on the market than ever before the confusion is greater than ever as well. Jason and Hans lay out their main choices for the best monoculars for hog hunting, coyote hunting and even those that will crossover well for both hunting situations. We know there will still be...
Oct 07, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 179
When it comes time to pick out a night vision or thermal scope for hog hunting, many hunters have no idea where to start. There are more great scopes in every category than ever before but that's a double edged sword; more choices but more confusion. On this episode the guys lay out a list of their picks for the best hog hunting scopes for the fall of 2021. There are still a lot of choices in this list but it gives hunters a good place to start and when you get ready to buy and need help narrowi...
Sep 30, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 178
On this week's podcast Jason and Hans deliver up one of their favorite reoccurring shows, a topic they call "The State of the Industry". On this show they discuss everything that is going on with all the major night vision and thermal brands on the US market, they talk about how the industry is performing, what new optics we should expect to see in the coming months and other topics related to the industry. While this show is definitely an "inside baseball" type discussion and won't interest eve...
Sep 23, 2021•55 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Hans and Jason get a lot of calls this time of year from coyote hunters who are getting ready for the fall and winter hunting season and are trying to figure out what scopes in various price ranges would work well for coyote hunting. To help narrow down the list some, on this episode of the podcast they break down what they believe are the best night vision and thermal scopes in the price ranges from $500 to the very top end. They break the scopes down into classes based on price and image quali...
Sep 16, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 176
The consumers spoke, Pulsar listened and delivered. Today we review an optic unlike anything we've ever used or reviewed on this podcast. The Pulsar Trionyx T3 is revolutionary in the fact that it combines digital night vision and thermal imaging into one handheld device and then offers a 3rd option of fusing or overlaying the two technologies at once. A common desire for hunters, farmers and property owners is to be able to quickly detect an animal or a person at a long range and then be able t...
Sep 09, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 175
We're back at a familiar location in the recording studio of Pulsar USA to once again get the latest breaking news on what Pulsar is doing to innovate and move the thermal industry forward. Jeff Murray, VP of Sales and Chase Stephens, US Thermal Market Manager sit down with us to offer our viewers the first look at and all the inside scoop on the new Trionyx T3. This handheld bi-ocular (similar to a binocular) is the first of it's kind for the hunting industry, offering digital night vision, the...
Sep 08, 2021•39 min
When it comes to thermal rifle scopes, the one thing that most people don't get excited about is the way the scope looks. Then came the iRay USA Rico Bravo to shake things up. With a unique custom compact designed housing, a magnetic USB connection, 5 year warranty and painted sniper gray....people are talking and for good reason. The Bravo has 384x288 12 micron sensor, 3x optical magnification, internal video recording, an excellent image quality and it's one of the best looking thermal rifle s...
Sep 02, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 174
A 640x480 high resolution scope with beautiful image quality, 10+ hour battery life with a removable battery and a built in laser range finder....what else can you ask for? If that sounds like your dream scope then you don't want to miss this episode of the podcast because Hans and Jason are reviewing the Pulsar Trail 2 XP50 LRF. This scope has been on the market since 2020 but due to the pandemic was in extremely low production and very difficult to get up until mid to late summer of 2021 when ...
Aug 26, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 173
When it comes to comparing two thermal scopes, one of the most common ways is to create a side by side video comparison. The problem with this is, there are so many variables at play that it rarely works out well. For instance, is the creator of the video biased? Did they intentionally or unintentionally manipulate the video, did they have both scope's settings properly adjusted, are they comparing two scopes that can even be fairly compared? This week Jason and Hans discuss the good, the bad an...
Aug 19, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 172
This week we review the 3rd thermal rifle scope of the InfiRay models sold by iRay USA. This model is the Bolt TL35, a 3x, 384x288 12 micron optic that is built in a 30mm scope tube housing. With over 12 hours of battery life, a great image quality and a 5 year warranty, the Bolt is sure to be a hot seller on the thermal market for both hog and coyote hunters alike. Listen as Hans and Jason review this great new scope. If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need pre-purchase...
Aug 12, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 171
As 2021 progresses we continue to see more new and exciting thermal optics hit the market. The latest scope to be announced is the new iRay USA Bravo and it will be hitting dealer shelves soon. Hans and Jason give a brief discussion of this optic and tell you what you can expect from the latest scope in this year’s line up. In the second segment of the show the guys talk about 3 more common frequently asked questions they get from end users and customers and they shed some light on more facts an...
Aug 05, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 170
A thermal rifle scope under $1,500? Can it be true? Is this the scope you should buy and will it out perform scopes that cost twice as much? This week Hans and Jason offer their thoughts on the new sub-entry level Bering Hogster Stimulus. Listen to see if this is just the scope for you or if you should save up your dollars and buy something more expensive. Also in this episode Jason and Hans show off their new custom American Defense pistols that they’ve been talking about recently. If you’re in...
Jul 29, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 169
As the new thermals continue to hit the market for 2021, The Late Night Vision Show is here with more hands on field reviews to help you stay informed. On this episode Hans and Jason review the new N-Vision Halo X50 thermal rifle scope. This is the 2nd model in the Halo X series and if you're looking for a high end thermal scope, the X50 is definitely a scope you don't want to miss. With a 3.5x base magnification, internal audio and video recording, smart phone streaming and the very best image ...
Jul 22, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 168
A common question when it comes to thermal rifle scopes a if 640 high resolution is worth the extra money compared the standard 384 and 320 resolution optics. Hans and Jason have discussed this 2 years ago on the podcast but decided to revisit the topic because of the improvements in technology in recent years and because the question continues to arise. We hope this show helps answer some of those questions for you. If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need pre-purchase a...
Jul 15, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 167
We're back for Ep. 166 of The Late Night Vision Show and this week we've got a fun show topic compared to our usual scope reviews or more serious hunting discussions. Hans dreamed up the idea for this show that we're calling "Would your rather....? Hunting Edition" and on this episode he asks Jason a series of hunting related questions ranging from legitimate to absurd. Tune in to this episode for a fun and entertaining barrage of questions and responses from both your weekly podcast hosts. If y...
Jul 08, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 166
On this episode of the podcast we are bringing in one of the newest and high end, top quality thermal scopes to hit the thermal market for Summer 2021; the N-Vision Halo-X 35. Our friends over at N-Vision told us they were going to shake the high end thermal market up with innovation and image quality like we'd never seen before and they delivered on that promise. The Halo-X 35 is a 2.5x base magnification scope that sells for $7,495 and includes internal audio and video recording and uses two r...
Jul 01, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 165
With President Trump exiting the White House and President Biden coming into office, the 2nd Amendment and new gun laws have been a hot topic among hunters and gun owners. While most of have us have been focused on the federal side of things, we've haven't been paying enough attention to the state and local climate. Many Texas citizens were surprised to hear that our legislature passed 7 new important bills allowing for more gun right freedom or securing the freedoms we already have. On this sho...
Jun 24, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 164
When the hog hunting slows down at different times, often times hunters will ask us what setups they need to successfully hunt coyotes. People will ask if they need a new rifle caliber, a different scope and a completely new setup. This week Jason and Hans go over their thoughts regarding what hog hunters need to hunt both hogs and coyotes. They discuss what a hog hunter will need to have but how to also keep from breaking the bank to begin their new hunting experience. If you’re looking to buy ...
Jun 17, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Review time again this week. On this episode Hans and Jason review the new for 2021 Pulsar Helion 2 XQ38 thermal monocular. With a 384x288 resolution, 3x base magnification, 10 hour removable/rechargeable battery, an excellent image quality, and a $2,999 price tag, this is one of the top thermal monoculars in its class. Hans and Jason offer up their opinions on this monocular and explain to the listeners who they believe it a good for. If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and ...
Jun 10, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 162
On this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason compare the specs and real world hunting abilities of the Sightmark Wraith HD models and the Wraith 4K Max. These two affordable scopes are by far the most popular and best selling night vision scopes to ever hit the market. While the HD’s and 4K Max are all in the Wraith family, there are major differences and strong points for each of the three models. On this episode we discuss these differences and offer up our opinion on which mo...
Jun 03, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 161
How do you take one of the most popular 640 high resolution thermal scopes on the market and make it better? That’s a question that Hans and Jason answer this week with their full review of the Thermion 2 XP50 thermal rifle scope. With a new larger diameter and higher quality objective lens and an improved sub 25mk thermal sensor, the Thermion 2 XP50 is going to continue the legacy of setting the standard for thermal rifle scopes in its price range. Check out this full review to hear what Hans a...
May 27, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Pixels, microns, millikelvins, resolution, pixel pitch and NETD….confused yet? Do you wonder what these words actually mean and wonder how they all work together? Practically speaking, are you asking yourself which one is more important when it comes time to buy a new thermal scope? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this episode of The Late Night Vision Show is for you. Hans and Jason do their best to break down these complex topics (that they barely understand themselves) and expla...
May 20, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 159
We’re back with review this week of a thermal scope that been in high demand even before it was officially in production. This time around we are reviewing the AGM Rattler TS35, 2.2x, $2,495 thermal rifle scope. With internal video recording, an included American Defense QD mount, easy to use buttons and a great image quality for the money, the Rattler TS35 is going to be a contender for the “Best Entry Level Thermal Rifle Scope” for the Late Night Vision Show “Best of 2021”. Check out this epis...
May 13, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 158
