On our 4th "Best of" episode for 2022 Jason and Hans dive into the Best Thermal Rifle Scopes under $6,000 on this show and they will pick their personal favorites from this hard hitting class of 640 high resolution scopes. With no bad apples in the bunch, this group of scopes offers some of the best image quality on the market while staying in a price range that is still within reach of many night hunters. From 2x magnification scopes great for hog hunting to 3.5x scopes best suited for longer r...
Dec 08, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 240
Rolling along through our "Best of 2022" shows, this week Jason and Hans pick their favorite thermal 640 high resolution thermal rifle scopes under $5,000. While not as crowded as some of the other categories, this has historically been a division with very tough competition and a lot of great scope and this year is no different. With scopes from AGM, iRay, Bering Optics and Pulsar in the mix this year, expect to hear about some great optics that all bring a lot of features, image quality and va...
Dec 01, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 239
This week on our "Best of" series we have a jam packed show as we award the winners in the Best Thermal Rifle Scope Under $4,000 category. Because there are so many great optics and there are both 384 standard resolution and 640 high resolution scopes all mixed into this category, we decided to narrow it down and pick 2 winners from the 384 class and 2 winners from the 640 class. This is by far the most popular thermal rifle scope price range and most crowded category, so pull your chair up, get...
Nov 24, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 238
It's that time of year again and on this week's episode of the podcast Hans and Jason roll out the first episode of the very popular "Best of" awards shows. This week the guys will briefly discuss the contenders for the "Entry Level Thermal Rifle Scope" category and this time around there are more contenders than ever and the competition is tougher as well. Jason and Hans will offer up their own personal favorites in this category and tell you why those chose them. Stay tuned because we'll have ...
Nov 17, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 237
This week on The Late Night Vision Show we offer up what is likely our last review of 2022. The brand new Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro just hit the market and it is just too good of a thermal scope to not put off reviewing. Replacing the Thermion 2 XQ38 but still coming in at the same $3,299 price point, with all the same great features but an improved battery life and a better image quality, the XQ35 is a great addition to the very popular Thermion scope line up. Hog and coyote hunters alike will...
Nov 10, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 236
As 2022 slowly winds down and we thought all of our reviews were done for the year, a few manufacturers released new optics that were just too exciting to wait to review. So this week we are discussing the iRay Rico G LRF GL35R. This is the first US iRay model with a built in laser range finder and we love the small compact design. With a 384x288 resolution, 3x base magnification, a full removable generic rechargeable battery and all the features you”: expect, this is a great value for someone l...
Nov 03, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 235
It's that time of year again. The leaves are turning, the cold fronts are rolling in and the army of deer hunters are entering the woods in masses all looking for that big elusive buck. So what does that have to do with night vision and thermal optics you ask? According to Hans and Jason most deer hunters are missing out on some huge advantages that many modern night vision and thermal optics can provide deer hunters, even in the broad daylight. If you're still confused or just want to learn mor...
Oct 27, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 234
As 2022 winds down, there have been many changes, improvements and new optics that have been introduced to the US thermal and night vision market. However we believe one change that outshines them all is the introduction of a super high resolution 1280 thermal optic, something that we’ve only dreamed about until now. While this optic’s price tag is well above the budget of most hunters, we will believe this optic will have long term positive ripple effects on the industry and eventually lead to ...
Oct 20, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 233
This week Jason and Hans review the Pulsar Merger XP50 Pro LRF thermal binoculars; the latest innovation in thermal optics that is turning heads in both Europe and the US. These new high end 640x480 resolution binoculars bring not only image quality but also a familiar look and feel to the thermal world in a refined body style like we’ve never seen before. This optic could truly be the best designed and best looking thermal optic to date and packed inside is the amazing image quality and feature...
Oct 13, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 232
A common question we get from both new and seasoned night hunters alike is how we judge distances at night, especially when using thermal optics. Some people believe the only solution is by purchasing an optic with a built in laser range finder (LRF) and while that's definitely the easiest and "best" method, it's also the most expensive. There are other methods for getting a decent idea of the distance an animal is but they usually either involve some prior investigation into the property your h...
Oct 06, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 231
Good things come in small packages and the Pulsar Axion 2 XG35 and Axion 2 XG35 LRF are no exception. This is Pulsar’s first time producing a high resolution 640x480 handheld in their popular, very small and lightweight Axion body style. Full featured, long (removable and rechargeable) battery life, great image quality and a very good value for the dollar, the new for 2022 Axion 2 XG series is an excellent edition to their line up. Check it out full review of this new thermal monocular! If you’r...
Sep 29, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 230
Infiray (better known as iRay in the US) is well known for their high end and high quality thermal rifle scopes but they are forging into in the thermal handheld market and working to earn the same reputation there and Zoom ZH50 is set to do just that. The Zoom ZH50, like it's little brother the ZH38, offers two things never seen before in the consumer thermal hunting optic market.....dual lens optical zoom and shutter-less calibration. If you're new to thermal and have no idea what that means o...
Sep 22, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 229
Today is a first; a first for The Late Night Vision Show, a first for our listeners/viewers and a first for the entire thermal hunting industry.....there is now a 1280x1024 super high resolution thermal hunting rifle scope and we're about to show it to you! Never before today has the hunting market had the opportunity for thermal resolution above 640x480 but today that all changes. Let us introduce the Infiray by iRay USA Rico RS75. With a true 1280 resolution sensor, this scope brings an image ...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 228
Good things come to those who wait and this week we're reviewing a scope that is long overdue to be featured on The Late Night Vision Show, say hello to the N-Vision NOX35. This optic has been on the market for awhile and we should have reviewed in long ago but we're here with it today and we have a LOT to say out this very small, light weight, high end scope. The NOX35 is truly one of the best optics on the US market today and the best part is, it's Made in the USA! Offering an amazing image qu...
Sep 08, 2022•44 min•Season 8Ep. 227
Sometimes when we see a new scope we know exactly who it's for and when we looked through the Inifray Bolt TH50C 640 we knew immediately it was going to be a coyote hunters dream. At 3.5x base magnification and an amazing 640x512 12 micron image quality, the Bolt TH50C brings something the market has yet to see....high base magnification, long range ID range, very long battery life, a 5 year warranty and it's all in a 30mm tube daytime scope design that is perfect for both black gun and bolt gun...
Sep 01, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 226
AGM has made a name for themselves by bringing multiple models of both handheld and rifle mounted thermals to the market that are full featured, reliable, user friendly and a very good value for the dollar. Now that AGM has three different scope model groups including their flagship line of Rattlers, the Varmint LRF and their latest release of the Adders in a traditional day time scope design, there has been confusion from consumers on the differences between them all and the often asked questio...
Aug 25, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 225
This week Hans and Jason have a review they've been anxiously waiting to release for months and it's a big one......the Pulsar Talion XQ38! We've been testing this scope for several months but were unable to review it until it was officially released and thankfully that day has finally come. Pulsar has once again brought their "A" game and this time brought serious competition to the sub $3,000 price category. Coming in a $2,499 the Talion XQ38 2.5x is a full featured thermal optic that offers s...
Aug 18, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 224
Here on The Late Night Vision Show we take the 2nd Amendment very seriously. We do not like to see our liberties being infringed on by our elected officials and as voters and American citizens we feel it is our duty to vote for men and women who will respect and protect our freedoms. We also feel that it's our duty to make sure other law abiding citizens are aware of what is happening at the national level when it comes to new gun laws and legislation. On this show Hans and Jason discuss (mostly...
Aug 11, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 223
On Episode 218 we offered up Part 1 of the Top 10 Thermal/NV Buying Mistakes with our first 5 suggestions of what not to do. This week we're back with Part 2 and our next 5 on the list of mistakes not to make when it's time to buy a night vision or thermal optic. Our list this week has a couple tongue in cheek suggestions but they are still valid and the entire top 10 are the most common mistakes we see people make. We hope our suggestions provide food for thought for future night optics buyers ...
Aug 04, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 222
We're back again with a breaking review on an optic that is just hitting the market this week! Hans and Jason have been field testing the all new AGM Adder thermal rifle scopes for several weeks and on this week's show they review both the Adder TS35-384 3x $2,495 and the TS50-384 4x $2,995. The Adder model is the first thermal scope from AGM in the 30mm tube style design and they offer not only a great value, they bring the longest internal battery life we've seen so far in this style of scope ...
Jul 28, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 221
This week Hans and Jason review the Infiray Micro 384 RL25 by iRay USA. This tiny little thermal optic will function as a handheld monocular, helmet mounted optic or a rifle scope. With a 2x optical magnification, focus-able lens, video recording and great run time on a single 18650 rechargeable battery all for $2,999, this optic is definitely a head turner. If you're wondering if this optic might suit your needs for your next thermal optic purchase, listen in and see if the Micro RL25 is right ...
Jul 21, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 220
As thermal rifle scopes continue to improve, the prices continue to drop and on this episode Jason and Hans review a $3,500 high resolution 640x480 thermal rifle scope. Yes you read that price right! We're proud to introduce the Bering Optics Super Yoter 25mm 1.5x thermal scope. With a 640 12 micron thermal sensor, super wide field of view, 1.5x low base magnification, quick detach mount and all the bells and whistles, this scope is going to be a huge hit with hog hunters, close range predator h...
Jul 14, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 219
One of the most frustrating, confusing and unnerving things for many hunters is deciding which thermal or night vision scope to buy. Coming to grips with spending the money in the first place can be hard enough but once that decision is made there are so many options, so many models, specifications, unfamiliar lingo, sketchy dealers and the list of concerns can go on forever. On this episode of the podcast, your thermal and night vision hunting optic experts Jason and Hans offer up part 1 of a 2...
Jul 07, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 218
The Late Night Vision Show is back again with another big review! The Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro is the topic this week and there is no question this will be one of the most popular reviews of the entire year. The Thermion 2 XP50 Pro is the new (for 2022) XP50 in a long line of previous versions. Dating back to 2017, the XP50 has been Pulsar's most popular high end 640 scope year after year and for good reason. The XP50 PRO offers an improved battery life and all the same great image quality and...
Jun 30, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 217
On Episode #216 of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason review a type of optic they've never have before.....a thermal clip-on. If you go back over 2 years ago to Ep.96 they released a show titled "Are Thermal Clip-On's a Good Investment?" where they discussed their general thoughts of clip-on optics. Fast forward to now and here we are with them reviewing the new (to the US market) Pulsar Krypton 640 resolution thermal clip-on. The Krypton has been available in the European market for over...
Jun 23, 2022•55 min•Season 5Ep. 216
It's Thursday and The Late Night Vision Show guys are back with another "listener questions" episode. This is a show where you, the listener/viewer are in control! You get the questions answered that you'd love to hear Jason or Hans address on the show. This time around there are a wide range of questions from hog populations, electronic callers to thermal binoculars. If you have a question for Hans and Jason, please leave a comment on Youtube or send them an email and ask them to address the ne...
Jun 16, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 215
On Episode 214 of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason review the latest two thermal monoculars in Pulsar’s extremely popular Axion line up, the Axion XQ35 and XQ35 LRF. These very affordable thermal monoculars have a low 2x base magnification, longer battery life, compact size and an excellent value for the dollar! Check out this review to see if one of these handhelds is right for you. If you’re looking to buy thermal optics or night vision and need pre-purchase advice, check out https://...
Jun 09, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 214
On this episode we've got a very unique thermal optic to introduce; the iRay Micro RH25 640. If you're looking for an "all-in-one" thermal optic, the RH25 should be at the top of your list. The Micro will function as a handheld, its helmet mountable, weapon mountable and will work as a clip-on in front of a lower power 1x or 1.5x daytime scope. The Micro RH25 has a 1x optical magnification, includes video recording, uses an 18650 for very long battery life and has an amazing image quality. With ...
Jun 02, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 213
Every once in a while a company has a fantastic product and they find a way to make it better by making small upgrades and leaving all the other great features alone. Bering Optics successfully did this with their new Hogster Vibe 25 and Vibe 35 thermal rifle scopes. The previous Hogster R25 and R35 were awesome scopes and wildly popular but they were lacking two features that many people wanted; internal video recording and wifi streaming. Enter the Hogster Vibes. All the same great features an...
May 26, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 212
Hans and Jason predicted that 2022 would be the year of the laser range finders (LRF) and that prediction seems to be coming true. This week they review two models of the AGM Varmint 640 LRF thermal rifle scope. These scopes have not only a LRF but also use an 18650 rechargeable battery, include an American Defense Mfg. QD mount, have great image quality, include video recording and wifi streaming....what's not to love? AGM is also known for their simple menu structure and ease of use in the opt...
May 19, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 211
