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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 welcome you... The Late Night Vision Show is where the Night Hunting industry comes to break news!
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The biggest buzz and excitement around the thermal industry for the last several months has been around a thermal company named RIX and their new LEAP series thermal rifle scopes. This week on the podcast Jason and Hans offer up their first RIX scope review as they give you all the details on the super popular and extremely affordable Leap L3. With a 3.2x base magnification, a fully removable 18650 battery with long battery life and a host of other cool features, this is a scope you're going to want to consider before buying a thermal scope in this price range.
If you are looking to purchase a night vision or thermal optic please give us a call at 877-350-1818 or visit our website at outdoorlegacygear.com Hans and Jason would love to have your business.
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 $5,000 budget. We hope you enjoy this show and if you’d like to see a similar show for other price ranges, just let us know!
If you are looking for a night vision or thermal optic please give Hans, Ashley or Jason a call at 877-350-1818 or visit our website at outdoorlegacygear.com
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 comes to updating their own personal scopes.
If you are looking for a night vision or thermal optic please give Hans,
Ashley or Jason a call at 877-350-1818 or visit our website at
outdoorlegacygear.com
Tonight on The Late Night Vision Show we’re reviewing the AGM Rattler V3 25-384 thermal rifle scope. This is a compact and affordable option built for hog and predator hunters. With a 384 resolution sensor, 2.5x base magnification, larger higher resolution display screen, and improved thermal sensor, the new Rattle V3 brings several updates over the previous Rattler V2 models. We discuss image quality, real world hunting performance, and whether the V3 25-384 is the right thermal for your needs.
On Ep 409 of the podcast Hans and Jason discuss predator hunting tournaments and the push in several states over the last decade that has successfully led to these contests being outlawed. While this isn’t a trend we think will spread to all states immediately, it is something we as night hunters need to be aware of and pay close attention to. Rights that aren’t defended can be slowly lost. Tune in for this discussion and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Tonight on The Late Night Vision Show we review the AGM Rattler V3 35-640 LRF thermal rifle scope. This scope features a 2.5x base magnification, a 640 resolution sensor and a LRF built directly into the lens. With an onboard ballistic calculator and an American Defense Manufacturing QD mount included, the V3 brings serious capability to predator and hog hunters. We break down image quality, real world performance and ID range and discuss whether this new Rattler upgrade is a scope you should consider.
The Late Night Vision Show is back again this week with a full field review of the InfiRay Outdoor Hybrid Compact HC50R, the first ever thermal rifle scope with a 640 resolution 10 micron thermal sensor! We explore what 10 microns really does for image clarity and detail and how the HC50R performs in real world hunting scenarios. If you’re curious about the performance of this scope, be sure to watch this review.
In episode #406 of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans take a close look at the Nocpix Lumi H35R, the new for 2026 thermal handheld monocular from Nocpxi with a built in LRF. We cover its thermal performance, image quality, ID ranges and real world thoughts from our in the field use. We also compare it to it's little brother, the Nocpix Lumi H35 with no LRF. If you’re curious how the Lumi H35R holds up as an all around thermal monocular with the added range finder, this is the review you’ll want to hear. This is definitely one of THE best bangs for the buck in the thermal handheld market.
In episode 405 of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason share their Post-SHOT Show breakdown, what optics were released, what stood out, and what trends we’re seeing in the thermal and night vision world for 2026. We reflect on everything we saw and heard on the floor and we even throw out a couple big changes we wish would happen future SHOT Shows. Spoiler alert: these changes will likely never happen! If you missed our SHOT Show coverage, this episode wraps it all up.
n this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason take an in depth look at the Nocpix RICO2 S75R LRF; one of the first 3× 1280 thermal rifle scopes to hit the market. With a high‑resolution 1280 sensor, 75 mm objective and built‑in laser rangefinder with a ballistic calculator, this scope delivers outstanding clarity and long range capability without sacrificing versatility. We break down how it performs in the field, how it compares to the Nocpix Ace S60R and discuss why long range shooters should definitely have this one on their radar. Tune in to hear our real world take on one of the hottest thermal scopes of the year!
In this special Live from SHOT Show 2026 episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans hit the show floor to bring you quick in booth updates from some of the biggest names in the thermal world. We stop by AGM, Pulsar, Nocpix, RIX Optics, and even our good friends at American Defense Mfg. We give you a first look at what’s new, what’s coming and what’s catching attention in 2026. This is your source for all things new in the thermal world at SHOT show this year!
Hans and Jason sit down at the Sellmark Ranch with Jeff Murray, VP of Sales at Pulsar USA, along with sales rep Brent Pendergraft. This SHOT Show conversation revolves around a very big thermal scope announcement from Pulsar. Form new thermal scopes to binoculars, Jeff and Brent offer great insight into the company’s roadmap for 2026. Night hunters will want to hear this big and breaking news from Pulsar!
In this SHOT Show special episode, Jason and Hans sit down with Scott Cook, Director of Sales at AGM, to talk about what’s ahead for 2026. Scott shares what AGM has planned, including product releases and how AGM is positioning itself with top notch customer service in a rapidly evolving thermal market. If you’re an AGM fan or looking to see what they’re bringing to the table this year, this one’s for you.
n this episode, Jason and Hans talk with Ryan Rogers from RIX Optics about what’s coming at SHOT Show 2026. RIX has been turning heads with everything from new budget friendly thermal scopes and handhelds to high end 1280 resolution thermal scopes! Ryan gives us a first look at what new models and updates we can expect. Whether you’re a RIX customer or just curious about the brand’s rapid rise, you’ll want to hear what they have planned.
On this SHOT Show interview. Hans and Jason sit down with Casey Cochran, Director of Sales at Nocpix USA. Casey gives us a sneak peek at Nocpix’s 2026 SHOT Show releases and let us say, you will not want to miss this! Casey discusses the new lineup and what hunters can expect heading into the new year.
In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason dive into the Nocpix RICO 2 H75R, one of the most capable long‑range thermal rifle scopes on the market. With its 4x, base magnification, 640 thermal sensor, 75 mm objective lens, integrated laser rangefinder and long battery life, the H75R delivers impressive clarity and serious shooting ranges. We break down what makes this scope stand out in the field, how it performs in real‑world hunts and whether it’s worth your hard earned dollars. Tune in for a full look at one of Nocpix’s top contenders in the high‑end thermal scope market.
In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason take a look at the AGM Spectrum 4K Mini, a compact digital night vision scope that’s built for both day and night use. With a full-color daytime mode and super sharp night performance, this little unit offers impressive quality for hunters, whether you’re deer or varmint hunting during daylight or taking your shots after dark. We cover its features, image quality, who it’s good for and answer how it compares to its big brother the Spectrum 4K LRF. If you’re looking for a lightweight, dual-purpose night vision scope, this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans give you a quick look at three new Nocpix thermal rifle scopes; the Slim L25, Bolt P25R LRF and Bolt L35R LRF. We walk through key specs, standout features and what you can expect from each optic in real world hunting use. All three of these scopes come in a price of under $2,000, yet they are featured packed for hunters who need great performance on a budget. Whether you’re curious about Nocpix’s latest entries in the compact and mid‑range thermal scene or trying to decide which one fits your setup, this overview gets you up to speed fast. Tune in for a concise breakdown of all three!
In this special Christmas Day episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason unwrap their Christmas wish list for thermal manufacturer. We lay out the features, upgrades and small improvements we’d love to see in the next generation of thermal scopes. From widespread feature implementation to a few wishful long shots, we share what hunters and shooters like us are really hoping for in 2026 and beyond. It's our Christmas gift to the industry and a few not so subtle hints for the thermal manufacturers too! Merry Christmas from all of us at The Late Night Vision Show and Outdoor Legacy!
In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason bring you their top picks for the year for the Best Thermal Binoculars for 2025. This is the last installment of the Best of 2025 and with this show, we go out with a bang. We explore the binocular style thermal optics that deliver advantages for more stationary hunters. With prices from under $2,000 to nearly $8,000 there are great options in every price category. Check out this is the episode to find out which binoculars stand above the rest.
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AGM Global Vision's Wolf-14 Night Vision Monoculars https://www.plomotactical.com/ are another excellent option. They feature a wide field of view (FOV) and can be mounted on a helmet or handheld. They also have a built-in camera that can take pictures or record videos at night. Some models even allow you to stream live video to your mobile device.
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