The Late Night Vision Show

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...

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...

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 th...

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 640x...

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 dedicat...

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...

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 sc...

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...

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 h...

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 t...

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 th...

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...

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 opt...

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...

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. E...

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 loo...

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 la...

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...

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 turni...

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 an...

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 co...

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 day...

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...

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 s...

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 podca...