Episode 294 of The Late Night Vision Show is going to be a big one. This week we discuss the.Best Thermal Scopes under $6000 for 2023. While this list is our shortest yet, it is the most competitive category so far this season. Each of these six scopes could easily be our favorite pic, but Hans and Jason are going to force themselves to only choose one each. Tune in to see what their pics are and don’t miss the rest of the Best of 2023 series! If you are looking to purchase a night vision or the...
Dec 21, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 294
As we continue to roll through the Best of 2023, this week we dive into the $5,000 and under thermal scope category. If you’re interested to see what this price category holds, you will not want to miss this show. Hans and Jason list all the options and pick their favorites. Be sure to check out all of the rest of The Late Night Vision Show Best of 2023 series. If you are looking to purchase a night vision or thermal optic please give us a call at 877-350-1818 or visit our website at outdoorlega...
Dec 14, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 293
We're here with another round for the "Best of 2023" series and this week Hans and Jason dive into their choices for the best thermal rifle scopes under $4,000. Don't miss a single episode of this series as they choose their favorite scopes from each pricing category. If you are looking to purchase a night vision or thermal optic please give us a call at 877-350-1818 or visit our website at outdoorlegacygear.com Hans and Jason would love to have your business.
Dec 07, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 292
The time has come for the kick off of our "Best Optics of 2023" show series as usual we're getting started with one of the most popular categories that we call "Entry Level Thermal". The issue is that we hate to call most of these scopes "entry level" because the quality is so good but they are on the bottom of the price list for quality thermal. But honestly, the under $3,000 price category just keeps getting better and better and more expensive optics are seeing price drops and getting pushed ...
Dec 01, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 291
As we quickly come to a close on fall and the end of 2023 is within view, Hans and Jason thought it was a great time to reflect on the year and the current state of the night vision and thermal industry. It's been an another exciting year with lots of changes, technology improvement, price drops and advances in the night hunting optic world. Listen as the guys discuss these events and offer their thoughts on the industry for the Fall of 2023. If you are looking for a night vision or thermal opti...
Nov 23, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 290
As we approach the holidays and the final weeks of 2023 we wanted to squeeze in one final review and we made it a big one! On this episode Jason and Hans are reviewing the new Pulsar Telos XP50 and XP50 LRF thermal monocular. This brad new model line is replacing the very popular and long standing Helion handheld line up. The Telos XP50 and XP50 LRF are the latest and greatest in Pulsar's 640x480 high resolution monocular line up. With amazing image quality, new features, better battery life and...
Nov 16, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 289
On Ep. 288 of The Late Night Vision Show Jason and Hans discuss the topic of using a thermal rifle scope as both a scope and a handheld thermal for scanning. On last week's show they talked about more budget friendly options for buying a thermal monocular and a digital night vision scope but many people still prefer to spend their money on a single thermal optic and then possibly buy a dedicated thermal scanner later. On this show they will lay out the pros and cons of using a single optic as bo...
Nov 09, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 288
Often times we get phone calls from customers who are looking to find a high quality, yet affordable combination of a night vision and a thermal handheld. The benefit of this setup is being able to use the thermal monocular for quick detection of animals and using the night vision scope for positively identifying and shooting the animal. This is an excellent combo for hunters on a somewhat tighter that budget that doesn't quite allow them to purchase two thermals but it still gives them the best...
Nov 02, 2023•43 min•Season 6Ep. 287
While we get to review tons of new and improved scopes, it's not often we get to review a scope that we'd say was revolutionary to the thermal or NV industry. Today, however, we can make that claim. Hans and Jason are proud to introduce the brand new Pulsar Thermion 2 XL50 1024x768 thermal rifle scope! Yes that's right, 1024 thermal sensor resolution. We are blessed to have had this scope in our hands for several weeks and been able to put it through it's paces in the field and we're here today ...
Oct 26, 2023•40 min•Ep. 286
On this episode we are re-visiting a topic we discussed over a year ago but it's such a common question, we decided it was worth discussing again. The question comes up multiples time per day, with customers asking if they should be considering a thermal scope with an included laser range finder. This week we take the time to discuss this topic and offer some suggestions on when a laser range finder is very helpful and when it's probably unnecessary. If you are looking for a night vision or ther...
Oct 19, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 285
It's hard to believe it's that time again already but as fall is in full swing, whitetail deer seasons begin opening all across the US. It's become an annual tradition on The Late Night Vision Show for Hans and Jason to dedicate a show each fall to deer hunting and discuss how digital night vision optics with high resolution, full color day time modes can be used for deer hunting and how adding a thermal optic to your gear bag could change the way you deer hunt. If your curious how any of the op...
Oct 12, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 284
This week on The Late Night Vision Show we offer up a basic review of not 1, not 2 but 5 thermal handheld monoculars. Yes you read that right! Jason and Hans are giving their thoughts and opinions on Pulsar's entire 2023 lineup of Axion thermal monoculars. And the best news? All 5 models just had a price drop for fall and these already affordable thermals, just got even more affordable. From the entry level Axion XM30F, to the Axion 2 Pro XQ35 and XQ35 LRF, all the way up to the 640 high resolut...
Oct 05, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 283
Sometimes when looking over lists of optics Hans and Jason come to realize they somehow missed reviewing a scope. This time, they found 2 scopes they missed! This week on the podcast they will be playing catch-up and reviewing both the AGM Adder TS35-640 & TS50-640 thermal rifle scopes. These scopes have been on the market for awhile and are extremely popular for many reasons but the common theme you'll hear repeated multiple times in this show is "value for the dollar". When you combine the...
Sep 28, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 282
We’re back this week with a viewer requested show. Last week on Ep. 280 we gave suggestions for thermal handheld and thermal rifle scope combos under $5,000 for coyote hunters. Then someone suggested we do a similar show for hog hunters. So that’s what we’re going to do on this episode; we’ll list our suggestions for thermal monoculars and thermal rifle scopes that you can combine for a total of a $5,000 budget. We hope you enjoy this show and if you’d like to see a similar show for other price ...
Sep 21, 2023•35 min•Season 281Ep. 6
One critical piece of equipment for night hunting is a a thermal handheld scanner. Because of this many coyote hunters want to buy both a thermal monocular and thermal rifle scope at the same time but fit it into a certain budget. Today Hans and Jason offer suggestions on thermal handhelds and thermal rifle scopes that will compliment each other well and fit into a $5,000 total budget for both optics combined. We hope this gives coyote hunters a good starting place for optics to consider when lo...
Sep 14, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 280
Welcome back to the podcast! This week Hans and Jason are reviewing the new InfiRay Outdoor Bolt TL35 V2 by iRay USA. We've tested and reviewed the very popular Bolt TL35 V1 in the past but with the improvements made to the V2 we wanted to take the time to offer our opinion on the upgrades and let you know how it stacks up against the former V1. This scope is very versatile, full featured and offers a great value for the money. Listen in as we review this optic and offer our thoughts on who it's...
Sep 07, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 277
A topic and question that comes up a lot is how we manage late nights of hunting with family life, work schedules and lack of sleep. On this episode Hans and Jason talk about how they try to maintain busy work schedule, family time and night hunting, all while keeping a good balance and not neglecting the really important aspects of life but still getting plenty of hours in the field after dark. Everyone's schedules are different and not everyone has the luxury of hunting close to home, so somet...
Aug 31, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 278
On last week's episode of the podcast (Ep. 276) Hans and Jason gave all their tips, tricks, warnings and advice for buying used night vision and thermal optics. There were several listener who asked if they'd record a show on selling used optics.....so, your wish is granted! If you're looking to sell a used optic, listen to this episode to hear their thoughts and advice. If you are looking for a night vision or thermal optic please give Hans, Ashley or Jason a call at 877-350-1818 or visit our w...
Aug 24, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 277
If you’re in the market for a used night vision or thermal optic, we know it can be a little confusing trying to figure out what you should and should not do to be sure you buy the right optic, don’t pay too much and most of all, don’t get sucked in by a scammer looking to steal your money. On this show Hans and Jason lay out some simple steps to keep help you make wise decisions and not make a large financial mistake when it comes to buying a used night optic. If you are looking for a night vis...
Aug 17, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 276
In our opinion the only thing better than a really good thermal scope is when the manufacturer improves it to make it even better. This week we review the Pulsar Talion XQ35 Pro which is the new replacement for the extremely popular Talion XQ38. While maintaining the same great price of $2499 and all the same features, Pulsar put a new upgraded thermal sensor in the scope, giving it an even better image quality than before that will definitely show its true improvement in wet, humid poor conditi...
Aug 10, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 275
As InfiRay Outdoor continues to innovate and bring more optics to the market, this week we present to you the Rico Hybrid. While this unique optic looks and functions exactly as any normal thermal rifle scope does, it can also be placed in front of a glass daytime traditional rifle scope and be used as a "clip-on". This allows the daytime scope sees through the thermal sensor, thus turning your daytime scope into a temporary night optic. The Hybrid offers some of the best 640 high resolution the...
Aug 03, 2023•43 min•Season 6Ep. 274
It's hard to believe we are 6 months out from the SHOT Show this January and only 6 months until SHOT Show 2024! This spring and summer have flown by and during this short time many new optics that were announced at SHOT have already hit the market. This week Hans and Jason go over the list of all the new optics announced by the major NV and thermal companies at SHOT and talk about what has and hasn't come to the market so far this year. They also talk about the general state of the industry and...
Jul 27, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 273
Welcome back to The Late Night Vision Show! On this episode Jason and Hans discuss the topic of firmware update for night vision and thermal optics. This has been the source for much confusion and questions from our podcast listeners and Outdoor Legacy customers over the years and they wanted to take a few minutes to offer their thoughts on the subject and explain what their methods are when it comes to updating their own personal scopes. If you are looking for a night vision or thermal optic pl...
Jul 20, 2023•44 min•Season 272Ep. 6
One of the biggest perks of Hans and Jason's job is getting to test all the newest thermal technology as it comes to the hunting and outdoor market. On this episode they are reviewing the new multi-spectral Pulsar Thermion Duo DPX55 thermal rifle scope. So what does multi-spectral mean? It means this scope has both a high resolution 640 thermal sensor AND a full color 4K resolution digital daytime sensor in one scope housing. This allows the DXP55 to function fully as both a daytime hunting opti...
Jul 13, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 271
Hey guys we’re back this week with a long awaited viewer/listener question and answer show. This has been a a very popular show format over the last few years and it’s a fun show because you, the listener, gets to decide the topic by your questions that you send us. This time around we discuss everything from optics to coyote callers. Enjoy the podcast and if you have questions you’d like featured on the next show like this, please leave them in the comments section!
Jul 06, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 270
We're back with a review and this time around its the Infiray Outdoor Bolt TH50C V2 (Version 2). Some have asked how you can take an already amazing scope and make it even better? Others want to know how the V2 compares to the V1 and why the new model is better. On this episode Hans and Jason not only offer their full review of the iRay Bolt TH50C V2 and show you tons of footage from the new scope but they also give the comparison to the V1. This scope is destined to be make it to the "Best of" ...
Jun 29, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 269
There are many debates among hunters and that holds true for those of us dedicated to the specific niche of night hunting. One of those debates is between the use of bolt action rifles and AR style rifles. Many people new to the world of night hunting aren't looking for a debate but are truly asking questions to weigh their options on which style of rifle setup is right for them. On this podcast we discuss the pros and cons of each style of rifle for night hunters. If you are looking for a night...
Jun 22, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 268
As the Texas summer sets in we were very happy to have a visit from our friend and returning guest of the Late Night Vision Show, Tym Dore of N-Vision Optics. Tym came to visit us while making a "Texas tour" and we took this opportunity to have him back on the podcast for an update of what's new at N-Vision as well as revisiting some of the most popular optics in their current line up. Also making his first experience on the podcast is our newest salesman at Outdoor Legacy, Ashley Rowe. What we ...
Jun 15, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 267
What's better than a high resolution thermal optic? The answer is easy; an ultra high HD resolution optic, obviously! We're extremely happy to bring you our full field review of the first of it's kind, the Pulsar Merger XL50 LRF 1024x768 resolution thermal binoculars. The Merger XL50 is only the second ever ultra high resolution thermal hunting optic to ever hit the US market and we can't say enough good things about it! From the nicest fit and finish that we've ever seen on a thermal optic, to ...
Jun 08, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 266
As we enter into the summer slowdown of night hunting, often considered the “off season” by many, Jason and Hans take some time to answer common questions about how to care for your thermal or NV optic, batteries, how to clean it, store it etc. Some hunters, depending on their local laws or their hardcore dedication to night hunting might not have a real “off season” but there is still good practices for maintaining a night scope to ensure it performs its best for a long as possible. If you are ...
Jun 01, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 265
