The Late Night Vision Show

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 hunt...

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...

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...

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 f...

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 prop...

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...

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, i...

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...

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 comparin...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 ba...

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 thos...

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...

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 magn...

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 impor...

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...

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 li...

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...

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...

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...

  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 f...

This time around we have a very different topic for  our listeners and viewers and while it's not directly related to hog or  coyote hunting, night vision or thermal, it is related to firearms. This  week Hans and Jason sit down to discuss their favorite handguns. They  explain what pistols they carry concealed on a daily basis, which ones  they chose to carry with them in...

Welcome to the 156th episode of The Late Night Vision Show! This episode marks 3 full years, 156 weeks in a row, never missing a week, that Hans and Jason have recorded and published an episode of the podcast. This is an exciting milestone for the show and we're thankful for all of our faithful listeners and viewers. This week we chose a hot topic to discuss that has been on everyone's mind.....wh...