The Late Night Vision Show

A few weeks ago we covered the pros of digital night vision. This week it's time to talk about thermal. In this episode, Hans and Jason break down the top 5 advantages of thermal optics and explain why so many serious night hunters choose thermal over night vision. If you're trying to decide between digital NV and thermal, these two episodes are a must-see.

Is your thermal scope still getting the job done, or is it time to step up to something newer and better? In this episode, Hans and Jason break down the signs that it might be time for an upgrade. Whether it's wanting newer technology and features, higher resolution and better image quality, changing hunting needs or another other reasons; they discuss it all. This show might help you decide if now's the right time to invest in a newer model. This is a practical conversation for hunters who want to make a smart upgrade decision. 

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 Jason if you are interested in purchasing a new optic but need advice:(877) 350-1818

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 best budget-friendly thermal LRF monocular on the market? Tune in to find out!

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 scopes are a necessity or just a luxury. Don't miss this show on the latest in thermal technology.

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 package for you to enjoy!

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 live up to the claims, this show will give you the info you need to make a decision for yourself. 

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 real-world usability to help you decide if this entry-level thermal is the right fit for your night hunting needs.

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 just passionate about night hunting, this is a show you won't want to miss.

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 their thoughts on Ep. 361 of The Late Night Vision Show!Find all Night Vision and Thermal Optics Here:https://outdoorlegacygear.comCall Hans and Jason if you are interested in purchasing a new optic but need advice:(877) 350-1818

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 laser rangefinder with ballistics, a huge 2560 resolution display screen and native 18650 battery use. Listen as we break down its features and the realistic expectations of what you will see while using this scope in the field.

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 Adders. Tune in as we share hands-on hunting experience with this scope and whether it's right for you. Don't miss this in-depth review!

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 that can double as a handheld monocular and will be hunting close to mid-range, the Slim H35 might just be the scope for you. Tune in to find out!

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 hunters. Tune in as we break down its performance in the field and help you decide if it's the right fit for your needs.

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 Ace H50 is replacing for iRay USA customers. This is a scope review you don't want to miss!

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 features, performance, real-world application and describe who it's good for. This is going to be a strong contender in the Best High End Thermal Scope category for 2025!

In this episode ofThe Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans review the newPulsar Thermion 2 XL60 LRF1024 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 honest review!

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, Pulsar has heard and delivered! The XP60 offers a 3x base magnification, a huge 2560x2560 display and a free American Defense QD mount included! Watch this review to see footage from the field and hear Hans and Jason's thoughts on how this new scope performs. 

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 their overall thoughts on what the buzz is in the thermal industry at SHOT 2025!

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 releasing at SHOT then you're at the right place. We also have SHOT Show 2025 interviews with all the other top thermal brands right here on The Late Night Vision Show podcast, so don't miss a single one.

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 thermal manufacturers available as well today. We're excited to begin testing and using all these AGM optics and sharing our reviews with our viewers and listeners very soon!

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 of these optics have become some of the most popular in the market in only a couple short months. We're happy to announce that iRay USA is bringing even more great Nocpix optics to the market at SHOT and we predict some of these will be extremely popular for2025. Check out this interview and more with the other major thermal manufacturers released today, right here on The Late Night Vision Show!

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 the market, Pulsar is once again making waves within the industry as they continue to improve and bring more optics that meet consumer demands. Check this show out to learn what's new with Pulsar USA for SHOT 2025.

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 predictions on what they expect to see at not just SHOT but also expected trends for the year. Be sure to tune in next week for their "Live from the SHOT Show" episode that will be filmed on the floor of the convention.

A lot of questions we get from our customers before they purchase at Outdoor Legacy are related to the different styles and form factors of the optics that they're looking at. Whether it's the traditional thermal scope style versus the 30mm daytime scope design, binoculars versus binoculars or other design questions, it can be very confusing. Each design has different pros and cons and each is right for different applications and hunting needs. On this wee's show, Hans and Jason dig into the different designs and styles of thermal optics and explain what works best for different situations.

The standard has pretty much been set on The Late Night Vision Show that when we have Jeff Murray, Executive VP at Pulsar USA on the show, good things are coming. Today is no exception. We are excited to help Pulsar USA announce their all new line of Thermions. These three scopes have some major improvements across the board…..they will all have a 60mm objective lens, higher base magnifications,  a 2560x2560 high resolution display, they will all include a free American Defense Recon QD mount and they all include a built in LRF with a ballistic calculator. And the best news yet? Even with all the improvements and a free $240 mount, they will cost exactly the same as the models they are replacing! Listen as Jeff, Brent, Hans and Jason discuss these fantastic new scopes!

Happy New Year! As we start off 2025 at The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason discuss the current trends we are seeing for the thermal and night vision industry. Things are quickly changing and improving on all fronts and we highlight some of the biggest trends and changes we see coming our way for the first part of the year. There are many exciting things going on with thermal and NV optics right now and they are all big benefits for hunters and new buyers. Listen in as we discuss these trends!

Welcome back to this week's edition of The Late Night Vision Show. On this episode Hans and Jason dive into an extremely relevant and current topic of thermal resolution vs optical magnification. As thermal prices continue to drop and now more and more 640 high resolution scopes are moving into the sub-$3,000 price range, there is a rush for many hunters to jump at the chance to finally own a 640 scope at a much more affordable price. The problem is many do not realize how important the base or optical magnification of their scope is and they are buying high resolution scopes to get that better image quality they want but the scopes they are buying don't have the magnification they need. Why does that matter? They end up with a worse user experience than if they'd stuck to a lower resolution scope with the proper magnification for their needs. Confused yet? Listen in and Hans and Jason will explain this extremely important topic in more depth and simplicity. We want to help you not make this costly mistake.

Welcome back! One of our favorite style of shows to make is our "questions and answers" episodes where we answer questions that our viewers and listeners have sent in to us or questions that we hear repeatedly on phone conversations with our customers at Outdoor Legacy. We like addressing these things publicly to hopefully help our viewers that make have some of the same questions of their own. This week we talk about everything from daytime thermal use, tripods and rifle calibers. If you have questions you'd like to hear us talk about, please leave them in the comments and we'll try to include them on our next Q&A episode.

AGM continues to push forward in the thermal industry and not just improving upon their previous models but also bringing them to market at even better prices for hunters and shooters. The AGM Varmint LRF V2 TS35-640 and Varmint V2 TS50-640 are two great examples of this. By taking an already good scope, they improved them and lowered the price and still included all the great features we love like the laser range finder, 18650 batteries, American Defense mount, improved image quality and the list goes on. Check out this review to see if the Varmint V2 640's are right for your hunting needs. outdoorlegacy.com

Welcome back to this week's edition of The Late Night Vision Show! On this episode Hans and Jason will deliver their long awaited review of both the new AGM Varmint V2 LRF TS35-384 and TS50-384. Many viewers have been asking when we'd be reviewing these scopes we've finally recorded enough footage from the field and finished up the Best of 2024 series, so it's time to jump in on these super popular and very affordable thermal rifle scopes that both include a built in laser range finder. One of the most frequently asked questions is what the differences are between the Varmint V1 and V2 models and which model is right for what type of hunting. On this show Hans and Jason will answer those questions and many more!

The busiest time of year is upon and none busier than BLACK FRIDAY! Jason and Hans have all of the hottest Black Friday Thermal deals happening right now on the most popular brands... Pulsar, InfiRay Outdoor, AGM, and Rix, just to name a few! Go right now to outdoorlegacy.com for all the details...

This week Hans and Jason are reviewing the scope they chose as their #1 pick for Best Night Vision Scope of 2024! The AGM Spectrum 4K LRF is by far their favorite night vision of 2024 and there is a long list of reasons why. Great 4K resolution image quality, amazing low light sensitivity, built in LRF, works great on both AR and bolt action style rifles and the list goes on! AGM has outdone themselves with the creation of the Spectrum 4K LRF and if you're looking for a digital night vision scope, this optic needs to be at the top of your list. Watch this review to see if Spectrum is right for you.

Welcome back to this week's edition of The Late Night Vision Show as Hans and Jason wrap up the Best of 2024 series. On this episode, we round off the series with the Best 640 Handheld Thermal Monoculars. As always, the competition is tough and improving year after year. Tune in as they guys pick their favorites out of this tough line up of great thermal monoculars!

As much as we enjoy presenting scope reviews and offering our thoughts on night vision and thermal optics in general, we have to say that we really like bringing our listeners and viewers the latest and greatest breaking news in the night hunting world. This week is no exception as we are honored to have Tyler Adair, CEO of iRay USA on the show as we help announce and launch a new thermal brand called Nocpix. Nocpix thermal optics will be a great addition to the extremely popular and trusted Infiray Outdoor brand that iRay USA has brought to the US hunting market. Designed and manufactured by Infiray, Nocpix will bring more great and innovative thermals to hunters and while not only having the same great image quality and reliability that we've come to know and expect from Infiray Outdoor, Nocpix optics will also carry the iRay USA 5 year warranty and 5 day repair/replace policy. Listen as Hans and Jason discuss this new brand with Tyler and stay tuned to The Late Night Vision Show and Outdoor Legacy for more information and reviews of these optics coming soon. Find all Nocpix Thermal Optics at: outdoorlegacy.com

With the list of quality 384 handheld thermal monoculars growing, this year we decided to break down our favorites by 384 and 640 resolution. This week we choose our winners for Best 384 Resolution Thermal Monoculars for 2024! The competition is tough and the category is large but we do our best to pick our favorites!

On this episode of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason put a wrap on the best “high end” thermal rifle scopes over $6,000 for 2024. This year in this category we have not only some of the best 640 resolution thermal scopes but we also have two 1024 ultra high resolution scopes that bring a whole new meaning to high end thermal. If you're interested in the best of the best for 2024, you will definitely want to watch this show.

It's extremely rare for us to choose a scope as one of our Best of 2024 before we've released a full review. But with a few months of field use under our belts with the RIX Storm S6, we felt no choice but to chose it as our favorite scope under $3,000 for 2024. At just $2,699 this small compact 2x magnification 640 scope is one heck of a great value for the close to mid range hunter. On this review we dig into the specs, the real world use and who it's good for. Check it out now!

As we move into the higher price scope categories of our Best of 2024 series, the field of optics is greatly reduced. What isn't reduced is the quality of the optics on the list. This week as Hans and Jason pick winners in the $5,000 and $6,000 price range, the competition is extremely strong! Some of the most popular scopes of the year are in this class so listen in to see who the winners are!

This week on the podcast Hans and Jason bring you their top picks for the "Best Thermal Rifle Scopes Under $4,000 for 2024". With over 10 excellent thermal scopes in this category, the competition is extremely tough. With some of the top 384 and 640 thermal scopes on this list the decision on which models are our favorites was extremely difficult. Both coyote and hog hunters have a great selection of optics in this category. If you're in the market for a thermal scope under $4,000 you will not want to miss this episode!

As we continue our commitment to bringing you the latest and breaking news in the night, vision and thermal industry, today we are here with another exciting announcement. On this episode, we are proud to announce the launch of another great brand into the thermal world. Say hello to Dark 30! While this might be a new brand, the people and company behind it are by no means new to the night hunting industry. Watch this show to learn all about Dark 30, who they are and what we can expect to see coming from them soon!

For our second installment of The Late Night Vision Show Best of 2024 series, this week we bring you the Best Entry Level Thermal Rifle Scope category. This show in last year's Best Of series was by far our most watched episode of the entire year! This year we have 15 contenders in this category and the prices are better than ever and so is the image quality and features. What scopes will be our favorites? You'll have to watch to find out!

Welcome back to the 2024 Late Night Vision Show “Best of” series! This year we kick it off with Hans and Jason discussing the list of digital night vision rifle scopes and then picking their favorites from the group. The competition is getting stronger in this category as the quality and features continue to increase. If you're looking to get into night hunting on a budget and aren't ready to jump into the thermal scope world, check this show out and see which scopes we choose as our top picks for 2024.

One of the most common questions that is asked by people who are looking to purchase their first thermal optic is if it can be used during the daytime. This answer requires a little more than a simple, “yes” or “no”.  Most often Hans and Jason will say “yes but….”, as the answer requires a more detailed explanation. On this weeks episode of The Late Night Vision Show we discuss the realistic uses of thermal optics for both scanning and hunting during the daylight hours. If this is a question that you have as well be sure to check out this episode!

The time has finally come. After many long months of delays, very limited production and some of the highest demand we've seen for a scope in years, the review is finally here. This episode Hans and Jason dedicate to the review of the Infiray Outdoor Rico MK2 RH50R. The RH50R is without out a doubt one of, if not THE scope with the biggest buzz and most demand for 2024. Check out this review to see if Hans and Jason believe the RH50R is really one of the best scopes of the year or if it's just another good scope on long list of other good scopes.

It's interview time and this week we are honored and pleased to have Ryan Killian, the National Sales Manager for SilencerCo, on The Late Night Vision Show. Ryan is a hunter, a shooting enthusiast, a family man and an expert on all things suppressors. We sit down for an in depth discussion on SilencerCo, the current suppressor market, how the suppressor market is chasing snd evolving and we even get a sneak peek at what's coming soon from SilencerCo. If you have any interest in suppressors you will enjoy this interview and discussion with Ryan.

The only thing we love more than a great thermal optic model is when the manufacturer makes that great model even better. Say hello to the AGM Seeker handheld thermal lineup. These units replace the Taipan models and all Seekers use a fully removable 18650 rechargeable batteries. If you're looking for a small, compact, very affordable thermal handheld then you'll want to check out the Seeker TM15-384, TM19-384 and the the TM25-384. On this episode we review all 3 models and tell you who each model is best for.

One source of common confusion among our customers at Outdoor Legacy is the difference in thermal resolutions. With lower resolution like 256x192 being used in more optics and ultra high HD resolutions like 1024 and 1280 becoming more common and 384 and 640 resolutions becoming more affordable than ever, thermal buyers are increasingly confused on which they need and what the realistic capabilities of each are. In today's podcast Hans and Jason dissect each resolution category and discuss what can be expected from them all. Listen in and learn which resolution might be right for you.