The Late Night Vision Show

Thermal is King... but Jason and Hans share their thoughts on which situations Night Vision might have an advantage over Thermal! Ep. 370 is full of insights and wisdom from years of experience with both technologies and might help you decide on what's best for you. Please share your thoughts in the comments! Find all Night Vision and Thermal Optics Here:https://outdoorlegacygear.comCall Hans and...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans review the new AGM ReachIR 25-384 LRF thermal monocular. Featuring a 384 resolution sensor, built-in laser rangefinder, 18650 batteries and a small compact design; this is the smallest handheld with a built in LRF that we’ve ever reviewed. Listen as we break down image quality, rangefinding accuracy, and overall value. Could this be the...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans tackle an increasingly common question; are ultra high-resolution 1280 thermal scopes really worth the extra cost? 6 years ago we discussed the same question about 640 resolution optics and now the image quality is even higher but the prices are not. With image quality, performance, and price all on the table, we break down whether 1280...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show Jason and Hans take a close look at the AGM Adder V2 TS35-640 LRF, a new 640 high resolution thermal scope with a built-in LRF with an integrated ballistic calculator. The guys break down what’s new in the V2 model, how it performs in the field and advise who it’s good for. Don’t miss this or any of the AGM Adder V2 reviews here on the podcast. 

This week, Ep. 366, Jason and Hans are reviewing one of the most popular handheld thermal monoculars of the year, the Nocpix Lumi H35! As always, the guys will review every aspect of the newest 640 scanner on the market, including specs, thermal video through the optic video, likes/dislikes, and who it's good for. This episode is jam packed with informed performance expectations and wrapped up...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason dive into the topic of quick detach (QD) mounts, breaking down the different styles including single-lever and dual-lever designs. They discuss the pros and cons of each type, how they perform in real hunting situations and whether or not QD mounts truly return to zero when removed and reattached. If you’ve ever wondered if QD mounts li...

We’re back with another review here at The Late Night Vision Show. On this show, Hans and Jason review the AGM Rattler V2 25-320, a compact and budget-friendly thermal scope priced at just $1,495. With a 320x256 resolution this Rattler V2 model offers a big upgrade for hunters needing 200+ yard performance but wanting stay in a lower price range. We cover image quality, ID range, features, and rea...

In this episode Hans and Jason take a deep dive into the latest news on tariffs and explore how these changes could potentially affect the thermal optics industry. They discuss the possible impact on pricing, product availability, and supply chains, as well as what dealers, manufacturers, and consumers should be watching for in the coming months. Whether you’re looking to purchase a new optics or...

In this episode, Jason and Hans review the new Nocpix Ace L35 3x 384 resolution thermal rifle scope. They cover image quality, performance in the field, and how it stacks up against the iRay USA predecessors that it replaces and give their full field review. Tune in for a honest breakdown and feature explanation of this impressive new scope.

The Political Winds Have Changed... But Have They!? What will the new era of politics mean for the hunting and shooting industry? Will hunters continue to be targeted and censured by social media conglomerates? Will the gun industry continue to be in the crosshairs of politicians? A lot of questions but do we have any answers... or any glimpse of hope?! Jason and Hans raise the questions and give...

Welcome Back! In Ep. 360 of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason dive into their hands on field review of the all-new AGM Adder V2 60-1280 LRF thermal rifle scope. This is the second 1280 ultra HD resolution thermal scope from AGM we've reviewed on the show with the AGM Evolver 1280 being the first on Ep. 355. Like the Evolver, the Adder V2 60-1280 offers an amazing image quality, built-...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans dive into the AGM Adder V2 50-640 LRF thermal rifle scope. With an upgraded 640 sensor, 3.5x base magnification, a huge 2560x2560  display and an integrated LRF in the lens, this scope is one of the best AGM has ever offered for predator hunters. The guys break down its image quality, battery life and how it compares to previous model A...

Welcome back to The Late Night Vision Show! This week Hans and Jason take a deep dive into the all-new Nocpix Slim H35 thermal rifle scope. Featuring a 640x512 resolution, 12-micron sensor, 2x base magnification, and a long-lasting 18650 battery, this compact and lightweight scope also brings a unique QD mount system like we've never seen before. If you're looking for a great thermal scope...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans dive into the all-new Pulsar Thermion 2 XG60 LRF. This scope may be Pulsar's best long range thermal rifle scope ever. Featuring a 640x480 resolution, 12-micron sensor and 4x base magnification and a built-in LRF with ballistics the image quality and Pulsar’s proven track record, make this scope a top contender for long range hunter...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans review the highly anticipated Nocpix Ace H50 thermal rifle scope. With a 3x base magnification, ocular zoom, and a 640x512 resolution, this scope delivers impressive image quality at an excellent value. Tune in as we break down its performance, features, and how it stacks up against the extremely popular Infiray Outdoor TH50C V2, that A...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans deliver their hands-on field review of the new AGM Evolver 1280 LRF thermal rifle scope. With ultra HD 1280 resolution, amazing image quality, 2.5x base magnification, a built-in LRF, an American Defense QD mount and tons of other features, the Evolver 1280 LRF sets a new standard of quality for AGM. Tune in as the guys break down its f...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show , Jason and Hans review the new Pulsar Thermion 2 XL60 LRF 1024 HD resolution thermal riflescope . They break down its features and upgrades, including the great image quality, built in LRF, huge 2560x2560 display screen and higher base magnification. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on performance, price, and whether this scope is right for you. 

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason dive into the highly anticipated Nocpix Ace H50R thermal rifle scope by iRay USA. We break down its great features like ocular zoom and 18650 batteries, discuss it’s image quality, performance in the field, and tell you who it’s good for. We believe this is going to be one of the most popular scopes of 2025. Tune in for our thoughts and...

Fresh back from SHOT Show 2025 and Jason and Hans are hitting the ground running with a review of a hot new scope from Pulsar just released a few weeks ago. The all new Pulsar Thermion 2 XP60 LRF is here and set to impress. A set of common requests Pulsar has received and we’ve heard over and over is; a higher base magnification on the XP50, a bigger display and a mount included. Great news, Pulsa...

Welcome to a very special edition of The Late Night Vision Show filmed live on the floor of SHOT Show 2025 directly from the American Defense Mfg booth. As always we want to thank ADM for inviting and hosting us in the booth for this podcast. On this show Jason and Hans discuss exciting things they've seen at SHOT this week, an overview of new optics from the major thermal manufacturers and th...

If you're watching this episode and it looks familiar that's because it probably is! Today, we are once again happy to welcome Jeff Murray and Brent Pendergraft from Pulsar USA on to The Late Night Vision Show. Jeff and Brent were here a few weeks ago to announce the new line up of Thermion 2 LRF 60mm scopes. With both 640 and 1024 resolution optics in higher base magnifications hitting th...

Welcome back to another SHOT Show 2025 interview here on the podcast. This time around we are honored to have Matt Farris, Product Line Manager at iRay USA with us today. As many of our viewers and listeners know iRay USA added another great brand to their line up in the fall with the addition of Nocpix thermal optics. With the release of 6 optics in late 2024 Nocpix hit the ground running as some...

Welcome back! On this very special edition of The Late Night Vision Show we sit down with Scott Cook, Director of Sales for AGM USA to find out what AGM announcing at SHOT Show 2025. If you have questions or have heard rumors about new released and aren't sure what's true, listen in as Scott sets the record straight on what AGM is releasing. As always we have these interviews with the other major...

We are back again with yet another SHOT Show 2025 interview with another great thermal brand. On this episode we welcome Ryan Rogers of Rix Optics to the podcast. Ryan sits down to talk to us about not only what Rix has done in 2024 but about a new thermal scope they designed from the ground up based on feedback from their customers. If you want to hear all the details of exactly what Rix is relea...

It's mid-January so that means it's time to start getting ready for the SHOT (Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade) Show in Las Vegas! This is the "big" event for the hunting industry every year and it's were dealers and manufacturers meet to see new products, discuss business and plan for the future. On this episode Hans and Jason lay out their plans for SHOT and offer some pr...