Welcome Night Hunters! TLNVS is the first podcast dedicated to you... Jason and Hans have many years of experience and use that knowledge and expertise to bring you the most informative Night Vision and Thermal Optic reviews in the night hunting market. You'll also hear topical content specifically about Wild Hog, Predator Hunting, Emergency Preparedness, and all of this will be filled with humor and bad jokes sprinkled throughout. If you're here to learn or be entertained, either way we wel ...
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Ep. 390 | Thermal Scope Under $3K **THE BEST 2025**
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33:36In this latest episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans continue our "Best Of" series with one of the most competitive price categories; thermal scopes Under $3,000. With 15 very strong contenders, this price range is packed with impressive optics, making it one of the hardest lists we've had to narrow down. We highlight a few of our p…
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Ep. 389 | Entry Level Thermal Scopes **THE BEST 2025**
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38:02In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans kick off our first "Best Of 2025" show of the year with a look at the Best Thermal Scopes Under $2,000. We call this our "budget" or "entry-level" category, and it’s packed with solid performers that perform well above their price. From a long list of scopes we’ve tested and sell, we nar…
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Ep. 388 - Rix Leap L6R Review **BIG UPGRADES??**
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35:19In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show we dig into the RIX Leap L6R, a great upgrade to the original and very popular L6. The Leap L6R offers a LRF built into the lens, along with a ballistic calculator and a greatly improved ocular zoom. We test its image clarity, rangefinder function and real‑world usability in real field conditions. Want …
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Ep. 387 - The SCARY Truth About NIGHT HUNTING!
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37:58In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans swap some of their scariest and most concerning night hunting stories they’ve experienced over the years. From really dangerous situations to giant mistakes that could have ended badly, they tell all in this brutally honest discussion. Whether you’re a seasoned night hunter or just getti…
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Ep. 386 - Nocpix Slim L35 **HANDS-ON THERMAL SCOPE REVIEW**
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28:34In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason put the Nocpix Slim L35 thermal rifle scope through its paces. With a 3.5x base magnification, a 384 resolution and a unique QD mounting system, it quickly transforms from scope to a handheld without losing zero. We test its ID range, clarity and 18650 battery life with the with for worl…
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Ep. 385 - Rix Storm S6R Review | Best New Thermal Scope for Night Hunting 2025?
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43:42In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason sit down to review the RIX Storm S6R LRF thermal rifle scope. With a wide FOV, 2x base magnification and a very clear 640 resolution image quality, this scope delivers a ton of value for the dollar. We walk through its standout features and discuss its performance in real hunting conditi…
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Ep. 384 - Pulsar Oryx LRF XG35 **REVIEW**
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30:16In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason review the new Pulsar Oryx LRF XG35, a compact 640 resolution thermal monocular with a built-in laser rangefinder. We break down its image quality, range performance in different weather conditions, battery life, and who it’s a good fit for. If you’re looking for a compact Pulsar thermal…
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Ep. 383 | TARIFF UPDATES **PRICE CHANGES ARE HERE!!**
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44:27In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans revisit the tariff changes affecting the thermal optics industry and offer a follow up to our show from 4 months ago when the situation was still unfolding. Now that these tariffs are becoming permanent and more price increases are hitting, we break down what it means for hunters, manufa…
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Ep. 382 - Prepping Your NIGHT OPTIC For Hunting Season!!
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26:31In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show Jason and Hans offer their tips and advice on getting your night optics ready for hunting season. From ensuring your thermal and night vision optics are dialed in to avoiding common mistakes that can cause huge frustration, we cover what you need to know before the season begins. Whether you’re running …
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Ep. 381 - Nocpix ACE S60R **1280 REVIEW!!**
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38:04In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans review the extremely popular Nocpix ACE S60R 1280 thermal rifle scope. While the Ace was announced in early 2025, supply has been extremely limited but shipments appear to be picking up just in time for fall. With a 60 mm lens, a LRF built into the lens, a 2560 resolution display and ocu…
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Ep. 380 - AGM Adder V2 35-384 **LRF and NON-LRF REVIEW**
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33:45We're back this week with a review here at The Late Night Vision! This time around Hans and Jason review the-new AGM Adder V2 35-384 and the Adder V2 35-384 LRF. Both models deliver solid performance in the lower price ranges. We break down image quality, new feature, battery life and whether the integrated LRF version is worth the extra cost. We a…
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In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans reveal the biggest mistakes that can ruin your thermal optic and most importantly, how to avoid them. From common small bad habits that many hunters don’t even realize are risky to very big mistakes, we break down the do’s and don’ts that will keep help protect your thermal for years to …
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Ep. 378 - AGM ReachIR LRF 50-640 **REVIEW**
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26:30In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans review the AGM ReachIR 50-640 LRF. This is AGM’s flagship thermal monocular with a 640x512 sensor, 12-micron core, and a 1,000 meter LRF built in. The compact design, LRF, 18650 battery 3x base magnification and image quality make this handheld excellent for hunters who need long-range p…
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Ep. 377 - What's BEST for Night Hunting?! **Binocular vs. Monocular**
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29:20This week on The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans dive into the common question: thermal monoculars vs. binoculars, which is right for you? We break down the pros and cons of each, from comfort and performance to price and practicality. Whether you’re scanning wide open fields, across mountain valleys or hunting on the move, tune in to learn …
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Ep. 376 - Pulsar Merger XT50 **1280 REVIEW**
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35:56In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show Jason and Hans review Pulsar’s first ever 1280 resolution thermal optic, the Merger XT50 LRF thermal binoculars. With ultra high-definition image quality, a built-in LRF and classic binocular ergonomics, the XT50 sets the standard. Tune in as we break down the image quality, features and discuss who the…
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Ep. 375 - AGM Rattler V3 TS50-640 **EXCLUSIVE REVIEW**
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39:08In this episode, Jason and Hans dive into their review of the AGM Rattler V3 50-640 LRF. The V3 is the first compact Rattler model equipped with a built in LRF. And not only does it have 1,000 meter LRF, it’s built into the lens so it is tucked away and adds no bulk or weight to the scope! The V3 also includes a ballistic calculator, a 640×512, su…
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Ep. 374 - 3 Reasons why you DON'T need a Laser Range Finder!!
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31:23Laser rangefinders are a popular feature in many modern thermal scopes. But do you really need one in your scope? In this episode, Hans and Jason break down 3 reasons why a LRF might not be worth the extra money for many night hunters. We discuss things such as realistic shooting distances, to how most hunters actually use their optics in the field…
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Ep. 373 - 7 MYTHS about CLIP-ON thermal!!
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37:26It’s been over 5 yeaea since we first discussed the topic of thermal clip-on optics on The Late Night Vision Show and we’re back to revisit the conversation again. In this episode, Hans and Jason take another look at whether clip-ons are a good investment in today’s market for night hunters and discuss id the technology has improved. We discuss per…
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Ep. 372 | 5 Advantages of Thermal OVER Night Vision!!
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29:39A 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 …
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Ep. 371 - Is it time to UPGRADE your THERMAL?!
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29:42Is 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 dis…
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Ep. 370 - 5 Advantages of Night Vision OVER Thermal!
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27:13Thermal 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…
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Ep. 369 - AGM ReachIR LRF 25-384 **REVIEW**
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22:57In 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, rangefind…
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Ep. 368 - Is 1280 Resolution WORTH the MONEY?!
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42:13In 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 …
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Ep. 367 - AGM Adder V2 TS35-640 LRF **REVIEW**
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29:29In 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…
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Ep. 366 - Nocpix Lumi H35 **MONO REVIEW**
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33:28This 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 in…
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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 r…
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Ep. 364 - AGM Rattler TS25-320 **EXCLUSIVE REVIEW**
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31:53We’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. W…
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Ep. 363 - Tariffs vs. Thermal Prices **What We KNOW!**
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38:32In 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. W…
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Ep. 362 | Nocpix ACE L35 **SUB $3K REVIEW**
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33:03In 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.…
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Ep. 361 - The Political Winds Have Changed...
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51:06The 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 h…
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Ep. 360 - AGM Adder V2 60-1280 **1.3 MILLION PIXELS!**
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40:10Welcome 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 6…
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Ep. 359 | AGM Adder V2 LRF 50-640 **V2 UPGRADES**
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32:05In 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, bat…
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Ep. 358 - Nocpix Slim H35 | Sub $3K 640 Review!!
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36:16Welcome 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. I…
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Ep. 357 | Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG60 **TLNVS REVIEW**
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30:40In 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 th…
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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 …
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Ep. 355 - AGM's First 1280 **EVOVLER REVIEW**
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44:26In 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 qua…
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Ep. 354 - Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60 **1024 w/ UPGRADES**
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36:30In 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,…
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Ep. 353 - Nocpix Ace H50R **EXCLUSIVE REVIEW**
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36:30In 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 po…
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Ep. 352 - Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP60 Review **BIG CHANGES**
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35:53Fresh 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 bigg…
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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 opti…
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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 optic…
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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 …
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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 alw…
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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…
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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 plan…
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Ep. 349 - Form Factors **DOES IT MATTER?!**
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39:30A 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 …
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BREAKING NEWS! Pulsar New 2025 Release **XG60/XP60/XL60**
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12:35The 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 …
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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 ex…
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Ep. 347 | Magnification vs. Resolution **HOW TO DECIDE**
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38:52Welcome 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 h…
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Ep. 346 - FAQ's... Color Palettes, Tripods, and MORE!
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37:30Welcome 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 mak…
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